Our Story

Offleash’d started with a simple belief: life with pets is better when it’s shared. Pet parenthood can be joyful but also overwhelming, and too many people were navigating it alone. We built Offleash’d to change that.

Here, friendships form, events bring people together and communities support one another, so both you and your pet can thrive.

Our Mission

To make pet parenthood more connected, confident and joyful through community, shared experiences and real support.

Our Promise

We know that raising a pet is more than daily walks and dinner bowls, it’s a journey filled with joy, laughter, challenges, and unconditional love.

That’s why we built Offleash’d: to give pet parents a place to feel connected, supported, and inspired. Here, you’ll find more than an app. You’ll find a community. A space where you and your pet can:

 

  • Connect with people who truly understand pet parenthood
  • Share advice, stories, and those everyday wins (and struggles)
  • Discover local pet-friendly events, playdates, and meetups
  • Build friendships, relationships, and experiences that make life richer

Offleash’d goes beyond the screen, helping you turn virtual connections into real-life bonds. Because when you and your pet find your people, life gets a little brighter, a little easier and a whole lot happier.

Meet Our Executive Team

Terry E. James

Terry E. James

Co-Founder & CEO

As CEO and Co-Founder of Offleash’d, Terry translated a 25-year career in elite wealth management and real estate into building a high-growth, social ecosystem for pet parents that is actively solving the modern epidemic of loneliness. He successfully moved beyond the “start-up” phase to establish a vibrant, live community where pet parents find genuine friendship, community and real-world connection.
Jeffrey D. Brown

Jeffrey D. Brown

CFO

Jeff is a seasoned entrepreneur and operator with over 30 years of experience building and scaling companies across real estate, lending, and consumer technology. From helping grow major mortgage businesses to serving as Partner and COO of OffLeash’d, Jeff is driven by a passion for connecting people, creating community, and building ventures that deliver lasting impact.

Nassir Samatar

Nassir Samatar

Technical Advisor

Nassir is a global technology executive with a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams of 680+ and driving six successful startup exits, including three IPOs. He brings hands-on leadership across e-commerce, telecom, energy, and marketplace platforms, operating at scale across North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Drazen Pejnovic

Drazen Pejnovic

Head of Product

Dražen is a strategic product leader and technology innovator with over a decade of experience across technology, startups, high-growth businesses, and global corporations. Specializing in AI-driven SaaS and digital platform products, he combines product strategy, emerging technologies, and user-centric design to build scalable solutions, foster community, and accelerate long-term growth and impact.

Emily Ohanlon

Emily Ohanlon

Customer Success Manager

Emily is a community-focused leader and brand builder passionate about creating authentic connections that bring people together around shared experiences and values. With a background business growth, storytelling, and user engagement, she is dedicated to helping mission-driven brands build vibrant communities that create lasting impact and meaningful human connection.

Julie Zwissler

Julie Zwissler

Strategic Advisor

Julie is a global marketing executive and community-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience shaping brands, building high-performing teams, and creating meaningful customer experiences across entertainment, technology, and business services. She combines strategic brand leadership with a people-first approach, helping organizations grow through authentic connection, innovation, and storytelling.