Leadership Team

Dr. Langhofer grew up in Indiana as the son of a veterinarian. He graduated from Purdue University in 1998, as the youngest veterinarian in the nation. He works closely with many species of exotic pets, and is very interested in holistic medicine in dogs and cats.

He and his wife have a beautiful daughter and 2 active sons. His pets at home include 3 dogs, 2 cats, 3 birds, 1 snake, and 3 rescued peacocks. In his spare time, he enjoys spicy food, canyoning, and is an avid whitewater kayaker, skier, and hiker.

Rick has spent his entire career in operations, specializing in multi-unit management, with a primary background in human medicine. For over a year, he has had the privilege of working with Hippo Veterinary Group, where he is passionate about the team and the innovative work we are building. As President, Rick’s focus is on strategic thinking to continuously improve processes and practices that support thoughtful growth and enable our teams to provide the highest level of care.

Rick holds a BS from the University of Utah, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and a Graduate Certification in Business Analytics from Harvard University. Outside of work, Rick is a proud father of three, loves traveling with his wife, reading, and cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Tom Pascoe joined Hippo in May 2024 as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing extensive experience in leading high-growth companies. Throughout his career, Tom has successfully managed rapid expansion in fast-paced environments, making him well-equipped to strengthen and direct our Finance and Accounting operations. His deep understanding of financial management and his ability to drive organizational growth will be invaluable as we continue to scale at Hippo. Tom holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and has built a reputation for leadership in dynamic markets, ensuring both innovation and operational efficiency.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys an active lifestyle. He is a proud father of three grown children, an avid cook who loves experimenting in the kitchen, and a water sports enthusiast, living on a lake where he embraces every opportunity to get out on the water. He also has a special fondness for German Shepherds and enjoys spending time with his dogs. We’re excited to have Tom on board and look forward to the positive impact his leadership will bring as we continue to innovate and grow.

Ashley Stotts, originally from Iowa and raised in Arizona’s East Valley, is a mom of 4 (3 kids and 1 husband, the biggest kid of them all!). She has two Dutch Shepherd Mix dogs, Chevelle and Nova, two Tabby cats, Izzy and Calypso, 20+ African cichlids, and a flock of chickens. Ashley’s journey to Hippo Veterinary Group began in restaurant hospitality before transitioning to veterinary medicine in 2010. Starting in client service at Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic, she moved into leadership roles such as team lead training, inventory management, wellness plans, and hospital director. In 2022, she helped establish Hippo Veterinary Group, where she now serves as Director of Operations. Ashley focuses on growth operations, leading de novo developments and supporting acquisition partnerships, while also assisting operational roles across Hippo hospitals.

When not advancing her education (working toward a Bachelor’s & Master’s degree), she enjoys off-roading, camping, and planning her next beach adventure. Passionate about marine biology, dinosaurs, pirates, and cooking, Ashley also carries on her grandmother’s traditions of baking pies, cakes, and cookies for her loved ones.