Built by pet lovers,
trusted by pet families

adoro was created by co-founders Gavin and Tricia—two industry leaders (and longtime pet people) who know the ins and outs of pet insurance, and wanted to do it better.

Gavin Friedman
Gavin Friedman

Co-Founder & CEO

As Co-Founder and CEO of adoro, Gavin draws on more than 25 years in insurance—eight of those focused on pet insurance—to offer a better alternative to pet owners. He’s based in Seattle, where his Labradoodle, Bebe, keeps him company (and occasionally reminds him to take breaks).

Tricia Plouf
Tricia Plouf

Co-Founder, President & COO

Tricia, Co-Founder and President/COO of adoro, has spent more than a decade in pet insurance, driven by one goal: to make caring for pets simpler for everyone involved. She’s based in Washington and shares her home—and most of her couch—with her Yorkies, Hudson and Harry.

Leadership Team

Behind adoro is a tight-knit team that knows pet insurance inside and out. We may be new, but our experience—and our drive to do better for pets and their people—is anything but.
Mike K.
Mike K.

Chief Information Officer

Mike brings 20 years of pet insurance know-how to the team, along with his 9-year-old Akita, Asha.

Denise B.
Denise B.

VP, Controller

With 4 years in pet insurance, Denise rounds out her expertise with the help of Darrell, her 8-year-old Boston Terrier.

Jesse H.
Jesse H.

VP, Marketing

With 16 years in pet insurance, Jesse brings deep expertise—and a busy household with Remi the 7-year-old pup, three cats: Carl (9), Pat (7), and Wednesday (2), and a 4-year old Bearded Dragon named Bang.

Kellyn B.
Kellyn B.

Marketing Manager

Kellyn brings 7 years of pet insurance experience and her 4-year-old Bernedoodle, Brighton to the team.

Laura  P.
Laura P.

Operations Manager

Laura pairs 5 years of pet insurance experience with a background as a licensed veterinary technician (LVT). At home, she shares life with two cats, Willa (10) and Pippa (8), plus Merry, a 5-year-old Australian Cattle Dog/Great Pyrenees mix.

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