Who We Are

John Ewing Company was founded in 1946 as a manufacturer of animal feed. It operates today, as it has for most of its existence, from the town of LaSalle, Colorado, in a rich agricultural region near Greeley, about an hour north of Denver.

 

With the creation of Formula 707 in 1960, John Ewing Company became a major player in the equine nutritional supplements market and today manufactures an entire line of Formula 707 horse health products.

 

John Ewing Company provides products that are innovative, effective, safe and only of the highest quality.  As such, we are committed to research, development and product testing in order to make sure  our customers continue to receive the best products available.  John Ewing Company partners with reputable veterinarians, nutritionists and testing facilities to bring new products to the market.  John Ewing Company does not, however, pay honorariums, indirect remuneration for ancillary testing, or any other payment which could influence the neutrality of the testing.  Animal health is our passion, and we will continue to develop products that enhance the lives of animals and their owners.

Our Team

Kent McKendry

President

Kent McKendry is the President and General Manager of John Ewing Company. Kent joined the JEC team in 2014 after spending five years as a Major League Baseball front office executive with the Colorado Rockies. The passion of baseball fans for their teams may only be surpassed by the passion of horse owners for their animals, and Kent considers himself blessed to be. surrounded by a team that continues to help these horse owners provide professional quality care of their horses. 

 

Kent graduated summa cum laude from the University of Denver and subsequently earned an MBA from DU’s Daniels College of Business in 2011.  He is “Husband” to Nichole … “Dad” to Kallon, Kinsley and Maisey … “Coach” to many budding tee-ball superstars in Erie, CO … and hopeless on the golf course.

Melanie Martin

Sales Director

Melanie Martin has been around the equine industry her entire life. By 1992, when Rex Ewing (son of John Ewing, who started Formula 707) hired her to help horses live longer, run faster, and jump higher, she was an established horsewoman with experience in breeding, training, and competing. For more than 25 years, Mel has been instrumental in research and development, operations, and marketing for the John Ewing Company.

Morgan Crites

Customer Service

Working in customer service in several different industries, Morgan has developed the skills of a well-versed customer service representative. She thrives to help others in any way she can by understanding, processing, and resolving questions. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, cooking, weightlifting, fashion, and interior design. She and her husband welcomed a son in 2024, and also have two adorable Bernese Mountain Dogs, Opal and Onyx.

 

Morgan grew up around horses and some of her fondest memories are on the back of Sasha, a chestnut Arabian mare. She developed a respect and love for the species which she continues to hold close to her heart today

Aubrey Allen

Customer Service

Aubrey, a Colorado native, earned her degree in Equine Sciences from Colorado State University. While at CSU, she competed in the prestigious Legends of Ranching program, where she placed second with the colt pictured. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, spending time with friends, and doting on her adorable dog, Winston.

Beth Smith

Marketing Manager

Originally from the Seattle area, Beth grew up riding primarily dressage. She moved to Colorado to attend Colorado State University for Equine Sciences and never left the state.

 

 Beth is responsible for the website, digital marketing, ecommerce platform management, packaging design, and probably a bunch of other things. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her pit bull Nala, strength training, and riding her OTTB mare, Toosie.

Ellie Schell

Social Media & Marketing Associate

Originally from Centennial, Colorado, Ellie has been a horse girl since a very young age. She has ridden and competed in many different disciplines, including barrel racing, western horsemanship, showmanship, trail, hunters, jumpers, and equitation. She has also competed with organizations including USEF, USHJA, IEA, IHSA, and AQHA. 

 

She has traveled to some of the biggest equestrian shows, including the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, the Major League Show Jumping Tour in Thermal, CA, and the Longines Global Champions Tour in New York City, NY. Her travels have advanced her marketing and sales skills and strengthened her focus on helping horses and riders be their best.  

 

Ellie earned her Bachelor of Science in Equine Industry and Business with a Minor in Animal Science from West Texas A&M University. In her free time, Ellie enjoys weightlifting, baking, and spending time with friends and family. 

Devon DeVries

Quality Manager

Originally from New England, Devon has called Colorado home for the past 15 years. Past roles have included everything from food manufacturing to caretaking at a tiger rescue, reflecting a lifelong passion for animals and willingness to take on new challenges. As the Quality Manager, Devon draws on experience across various food sectors to build systems that protect product integrity and ensure consistent results.

 

Outside of work, Devon recharges by baking, catching concerts, relaxing with her family, and caring for her menagerie of furry, scaley, feathery, and prickly creatures.

Carolyn Wagner

Quality Technician

Carolyn was raised in Washington state on a farm, and got her first pony when she was 5. She enjoyed competed in Gymkhanas in her childhood into adulthood. Her greatest achievement is raising her two girls, who she taught  how to ride and to have a good work ethic. Both daughters have since graduated with degrees from CSU in the agricultural field.

 

Carolyn and her husband John have a cat named Titter. She is a self-proclaimed "fantasy-nerd." 

Shawn Mulherin

Operations Manager

Shawn Mulherin brings 20 years of manufacturing expertise to our team, with the last 12 years focused on operations management. His diverse background spans industries from marble and granite manufacturing to cannabis production, lettuce cultivation, and now, equine supplements.

 

Originally from Houston, Shawn has called Colorado home for the past decade. An avid skier and golfer, he enjoys making the most of the state's outdoor lifestyle. When he's not optimizing operations, Shawn spends his time with his wife and their three-year-old daughter, who is the center of their world.

 

His leadership and industry-spanning experience make him an invaluable part of our team, ensuring efficiency and excellence in everything we do.