Cherise Ordlock

"Pets help bring people together, as the community nature of pet owners builds lasting friendships."

Cherise Ordlock has made a career out of innovating the intersection of retail and online spaces to deliver superior customer experiences. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Digital at PetSmart, her vision and leadership ensure that customers experience the commitment to, “Anything for Pets” via digital commerce. She describes her leadership style as empowering, and encourages her teams to create, collaborate and make sound decisions so PetSmart shoppers can toggle between in-store and online transactions seamlessly. She’ll apply that same lens to her role on the Board at PetSmart Charities, lending expertise on how to connect with donors and partners by enhancing their experiences across digital platforms.

Most recently, Cherise served as the Senior Vice President of Digital at Kohl’s. She accomplished digital revenue growth through digital strategy, site experience and operations, business management, and omni-channel initiatives throughout her tenure. Prior to that, she spent nearly a decade at Walgreens where she founded the digital function and served as General Manager of Digital and Omni-channel. Cherise also spent seven years with Boston Consulting Group leading strategic and operational projects for clients across consumer goods, industrial goods, and health care industries.

Cherise earned an MBA and MEM (Masters Engineering Management) from the Kellogg School of Management, and a BS in Industrial Engineering with a secondary major in Economics from Northwestern University. She relocated from the Midwest to Arizona and enjoys dabbling in all the outdoor activities the sunny state has to offer, and she and her husband stay busy raising a daughter and a Cavachon.

Mission Moments

with Cherise Ordlock

Why do you think pets are important in the lives of people?
Pets bring an unmatched joy. The unconditional love, the playfulness, the emotional connection helps to improve lives. Seeing these pet/people relationships grow and the impact it has on lives is fun to see – both as a pet parent and a pet lover.

How has your pet (or a previous pet) changed your life?
We recently got a new puppy, and it has been so fun to watch my 4-year-old daughter love on him. She immediately felt he was part of our family and wants to include him in all that we do. She’s also learning (early!) responsibility — which has been fun to see. And in return, he gives her unconditional love which continues to warm our hearts.

What makes you most excited about working with PetSmart Charities?
The stories around Charities’ support for domestic violence survivors is particularly impactful. Hearing that one of the obstacles for many domestic violence victims in leaving abusers in fear for their safety is heartbreaking. The work that Charities does to help ensure pets and people stay together when they need each other most is powerful.