Experience

The Village Company

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  The Village Company (TVC) markets some of the country’s most endearing and enduring heritage brands including Mr. Bubble, Village Naturals Therapy, Soft & Dri and Dep. The company’s brands are widely distributed through leading retailers in the food, drug and mass channels. TVC also has a strong e-commerce business through its Amazon and direct to consumer platforms. Company has experienced significant growth in sales (#1 brand sales have increased 2x) and EBITDA performance (10x increase) since 2019.



CB Consulting

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Executive Operations and Supply Chain Leader

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Experienced executive operations and supply chain leader in CPG, food, supplements and nutrition industries. Experienced in large and small businesses including multiple roles in Private Equity portfolio companies. Support companies in interim leadership roles and due diligence activities related to acquisitions. Experienced executive operations and supply chain leader in CPG, food, supplements and nutrition industries. Experienced in large and small businesses including multiple roles in Private Equity portfolio companies. Support companies in interim leadership roles and due diligence activities related to acquisitions.



BIX Produce

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  Bix Produce is a regional leader in produce distribution focused on executing a market differentiating service and product quality model. BIX is also recognized for its produce processing capabilities offering its customers over 1,500 specialty cut produce items. BIX is owned by Norwest Equity Partners. Hired to develop foundational processes to support business growth and the introduction of technology, to drive operating efficiencies without compromising BIX's service and quality standards and to develop a long-term capacity solution. Responsible for 9 direct reports and over 300 employees in areas of production, distribution, transportation, quality, safety, purchasing and continuous improvement. - Developed long term capacity solution through identification and purchase of new facility. Developed investment models, led diligence and closing activities and worked with local government officials on incentive programs. - Implemented new FSMA regulations covering Preventative Controls and Sanitary Transportation - Executed many operating efficiency improvements including Engineered Work Standards and a modified order selection process resulting in a truck loading time average decrease from 2.5 hours to 45 minutes.



Milk Specialties Global

• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• General Manager and Vice President

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2017

  Company's focus is to create high-quality human and animal nutrition ingredients and products designed to optimize health and nutrition across three divisions. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein ingredients. The contract development and manufacturing division partners with brand and private label companies to deliver best in class dietary supplement products. The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Responsible for Milk Specialties' Custom Contract Manufacturing Division. Ownership for division P&L, research and development, manufacturing operations, supply chain and quality assurance / regulatory functions. Successfully sold business as part of the Executive Leadership Team in 2016 from Kainos Capital to American Securities. 2012: Hired as GM/VP, Contract Manufacturing Division 2014: Responsibilities increased to include Corporate Quality 2015: Responsibilities increased to include Corporate R&D and Human Nutrition Sales - Completed successful turnaround of division resulting in 4X increase in revenue. - Transitioned customer and product portfolio to focus on core business strengths and provide solid foundation to grow business. - Successfully launched over 200 new SKUs. - Funded over $15 million in capital to expand capacity to meet growing business demands.



Consultant

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Consultant

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Consultant at Snacks Holding Company (now Flagstone Foods) and Milk Specialties Company. Consultant at Snacks Holding Company (now Flagstone Foods) and Milk Specialties Company.



Airborne

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Supply Chain and Operations

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

  Airborne, Inc. is a high growth consumer products company focused on developing and marketing immune support dietary supplements. Recruited to bring a deep understanding and strong performance record in manufacturing operations and supply chain to support Airborne's growth strategy. Following a successful turnaround of the business and development of a robust pipeline of new products and other growth initiatives, Airborne was sold on March 30, 2012. Served as a member of the Airborne Leadership Team responsible for the development and execution of an aggressive operating plan. Direct accountabilities included contract manufacturing, inventory management, production planning, Quality Assurance, warehouse and distribution operations. Responsible for establishing operational strategies and tactics to meet or exceed business operating plans.



CIMA Labs

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

  • 2003 - 2011

  Responsible for solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing operations producing Rx and OTC drug products. Operations included blending, high shear granulation, fluid bed coating, tablet compression and blister and bottle packaging. Also responsible for MRP, production planning, purchasing, warehouse and Alliance Management. Other positions held: Director of Operations (2005-2008) Associate Director of Operations (2004-2005) Production Manager (2003-2004) Responsible for solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing operations producing Rx and OTC drug products. Operations included blending, high shear granulation, fluid bed coating, tablet compression and blister and bottle packaging. Also responsible for MRP, production planning, purchasing, warehouse and Alliance Management. Other positions held: Director of Operations (2005-2008) Associate Director of Operations (2004-2005) Production Manager (2003-2004)



Welch's

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • 2001 - 2003



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Team Manager

  • 1999 - 2001



John Deere

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Internship

  • 1998 - 1998

  Engineering intern located in Ukraine. Set-up assembly lines at the Odessa port and taught farmers throughout the country modern farming techniques utilizing new John Deere tractors and implements. Engineering intern located in Ukraine. Set-up assembly lines at the Odessa port and taught farmers throughout the country modern farming techniques utilizing new John Deere tractors and implements.