Hugh Lewis, BVMS, Dipl. ACVP, senior vice president of Practice Development and president of DataSavant for Banfield, The Pet Hospital, will retire at the end of April. Dr. Lewis, who joined Banfield in 1996, recently led the creation of DataSavant, the hospital’s internal research firm, which surveys, analyzes and tracks Banfield’s pet medical records. “We deeply appreciate Dr. Lewis’ contributions to the practice and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said John Payne, president and chief executive officer of Banfield. “His active leadership and wise counsel will be missed by all—and his contributions have left an indelible mark on the veterinary profession. <HOME>