Experience

Cooper Farms

• Food Production
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director - Egg Division

  • Nov 2022 - 1 year 2 months

• General Manager - Egg Division

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2022

  As a diverse, vertically integrated company, Cooper Farms consists of two divisions involving four locations, each with an important role. The Live Animal Division is responsible for overseeing the care of our animals while they mature, and for manufacturing the feed that keeps our animals healthy and strong. The Food Processing Division is responsible for the production and packaging of high quality meats. All operations are located in Northwest and West Central Ohio - an area rich in… Show more As a diverse, vertically integrated company, Cooper Farms consists of two divisions involving four locations, each with an important role. The Live Animal Division is responsible for overseeing the care of our animals while they mature, and for manufacturing the feed that keeps our animals healthy and strong. The Food Processing Division is responsible for the production and packaging of high quality meats. All operations are located in Northwest and West Central Ohio - an area rich in agricultural tradition. Growing healthy live turkeys, chickens, egg layers and hogs and producing great food products has been a tradition for the Cooper family of northwest Ohio for three generations.



Consulting Services

• Consulting Principal

  • 2016 - 2017

  Indianapolis, Indiana Area Consulting Leadership • Food Manufacturing • Business Development • Operational Excellence Manufacturing, operations, and consulting executive with more than twenty years experience. Engagements in a variety of dairy and food product applications. Operational and Business Development leadership in Industrial, Food Service, Consumer Packed Goods. Highly accomplished professional with experience in food consulting, food science, product development, design, and sales management… Show more Consulting Leadership • Food Manufacturing • Business Development • Operational Excellence Manufacturing, operations, and consulting executive with more than twenty years experience. Engagements in a variety of dairy and food product applications. Operational and Business Development leadership in Industrial, Food Service, Consumer Packed Goods. Highly accomplished professional with experience in food consulting, food science, product development, design, and sales management. Provided retained services to small and mid size manufacturing companies in support of continuous improvement of Supply Chain, Operating Cost, and S&OP strategies. Solid sales management background, which has proven valuable in forming overall strategies by understanding customer’s needs and benchmarking operational capabilities to meet those needs. Dynamic leadership abilities with focus on employee development and training. Comprehensive background in team development with emphases on Costing, Operational Budgeting, Food Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality Control. Show less



Rose Acre Farms

• United States
• Food Production
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Division Manager | Vice President

  • 2009 - 2016

  Seymour, IN Quickly assessed the initial business model and integrated a better value-add approach to product and market mix. Supervised five direct reports, 220 staff and multimillion-dollar budget across five facilities in three US Midwestern states. Responsible for managing sales, marketing, production operations, quality assurance, strategic planning and other corporate functions.



Golden Oval LLC (formerly Moark/Land O’Lakes)

• National Director – Industrial Sales

  • 2006 - 2008

  Dothan, AL (HQ-Renville, MN) Created a new executive group from scratch following buyout/merger with Moark LLC. In charge of driving all sales and account growth for 95% of total company revenue for second stage/further processed product. Tracked P&L and market trends, aligning production to customer requirements with partnership plans.

• General Manager

  • 2001 - 2006

  Dothan, AL (HQ-Renville, MN) Key participant in navigating the acquisition and integration of Cutler Egg Products by Moark in 2001. Directed all sales, marketing, operations, R&D and P&L at a 24/7 site in Dothan, AL with 220 staff, multimillion-dollar operating budget and million-dollar capital budget. Senior member of Executive Team. Guided export efforts into Europe and Asia Pacific.



Golden Oval LLC (formerly Moark/Land O’Lakes)

• Sales Manager

  • 1998 - 2000

  Dothan, AL (HQ-Renville, MN) While still at Cutler Egg Products (CEP), continued to focus on streamlining and improving production and processes. Headed all aspects of new business development, new product rollouts, marketing and overall facility performance at a multimillion-dollar location.



Cutler Egg Products Inc

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Earlier Experience

  • 1986 - 1997

  Multiple leadership roles with family-owned Cutler Egg Products: Gained hands-on skills in production planning, plant operations, distribution, and inventory control, logistics, R&D and facilities management at a multimillion-dollar location. Directed export marketing opportunities in Europe and Asia Pacific. Recognized for quick learning abilities, team building, quality assurance and creative problem solving.