H.F. “Fritz” Wood is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner™ fully engaged in the veterinary industry for over 15 years. He has conducted important research into the business of veterinary medicine, including pet owner research and identifying the attributes of high-performing veterinary practices. Other research compared and contrasted the business of veterinary medicine with other medical professions.

Fritz is the former Personal Finance Editor for Veterinary Economics, the monthly business authority for practicing veterinarians. He has authored many articles related to the business of veterinary medicine and personal finance. He has also contributed content to several on-line educational experiences, including the Veterinary Nutritional Advocate^SM and VetMedTeam.com. Fritz conducts approximately 75 seminars each year, each very well-received and highly evaluated by attendees. He speaks annually at many veterinary medical schools, as well as local, state, regional, national and international venues. Fritz has presented in nearly every state and in a dozen countries. His presentations have positively impacted thousands of individuals and practices worldwide.

Fritz was Treasurer and served on the Board of Directors of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). He also served on the Pricing Subcommittee of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI).

Fritz holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Kansas (1986). His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Veterinary Practice Management Consultants & Advisors.

Fritz and his wife Cathy have four children and a labrador retriever named "Rascal".