Experience

IPM Foods

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

• CFO

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Janesville, Wisconsin, United States IPM Foods is a premier contract food manufacturer in both the people and pet categories. IPM uses TetraPak packaging which brings a game-changing package option as a replacement for cans, jars and pouches. With our unique shape and environmentally-friendly composition, these cartons are opening up a new world of possibilities for revitalization of traditional shelf-stable food categories such as soups, vegetables, gravies, and broths for people. The NaturPak division supplies premium pet… Show more IPM Foods is a premier contract food manufacturer in both the people and pet categories. IPM uses TetraPak packaging which brings a game-changing package option as a replacement for cans, jars and pouches. With our unique shape and environmentally-friendly composition, these cartons are opening up a new world of possibilities for revitalization of traditional shelf-stable food categories such as soups, vegetables, gravies, and broths for people. The NaturPak division supplies premium pet food that is made with Human Grade food ingredients that have been uniquely developed to meet today's demanding pet owners needs. Show less



TNT Crust LLC

• COO

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

• CFO

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

  Green Bay, Wisconsin TNT Crust was founded in 1981 to serve local and regional frozen pizza manufacturers from its base of operations in northeastern Wisconsin. TNT was acquired by the Peak Rock Capital as a carve out from Tyson Foods. TNT operates two bakeries located in Green Bay, WI with more than 100,000 square feet of production space and recently opened a third production facility in St. Charles, MO. TNT annually produces more than 200 million crusts in par-baked, self-rising, and gluten free varieties.



Kainos Capital /JTM Foods

• Interim CFO

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Erie, Pennsylvania PE owned manufacturer of branded and private label snack pies and rice crispy treats.



Mistica Foods, LLC

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant to the family

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Addison, IL Family Owned and operated meat processing company serving the military, school, retail and food service sectors



Staffing Network LLC

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CFO / President

  • 2015 - 2017

  Itasca, IL Staffing Network is a $120 million light industry staffing agency with branches located throughout the U.S. and employs over 5,000 temporary employees during peak season. I was once again engaged by the owner to rebuild the executive team including finance, IT, and workers compensation/safety. I actively worked with the banks to secure a $13m operating line and $9m of LOC’s. I supported the opening of branches in strategic markets and shuttered non-performing branches. I worked with the SVP… Show more Staffing Network is a $120 million light industry staffing agency with branches located throughout the U.S. and employs over 5,000 temporary employees during peak season. I was once again engaged by the owner to rebuild the executive team including finance, IT, and workers compensation/safety. I actively worked with the banks to secure a $13m operating line and $9m of LOC’s. I supported the opening of branches in strategic markets and shuttered non-performing branches. I worked with the SVP of Sales to developed a commission program that equally rewarded the sales team while equitably meeting company gross margin expectations. I Increased company financial performance while managing through legacy balance sheet deficiencies. With the support of the executive team, I reduced Corporate operating costs while increasing the corporate support level to the branches Show less



ARYZTA LLC (Formally Great Kitchens, Inc)

• CFO / VP - Operations, Pizza Division

  • 2010 - 2014

  Greater Chicago Area I was retained by ARYZTA after being part of the executive team that successfully sold (17x multiplier) Great Kitchens which was owned by the PE firm Arbor Private Investments. Managed the integration of GK into ARYZTA which included a full SAP implementation and a significant change in organization structure. Managed a team of 15 direct reports and over 650 employees supporting 6 lines of production capable of producing 600,000 pounds of product per day. Managed through a growth period… Show more I was retained by ARYZTA after being part of the executive team that successfully sold (17x multiplier) Great Kitchens which was owned by the PE firm Arbor Private Investments. Managed the integration of GK into ARYZTA which included a full SAP implementation and a significant change in organization structure. Managed a team of 15 direct reports and over 650 employees supporting 6 lines of production capable of producing 600,000 pounds of product per day. Managed through a growth period when sales grew to $300m. Show less



Great Kitchens, Inc. Part of the Arbor Investments Portfolio (PE)

• CFO / COO

  • 2002 - 2010

  Romeoville, IL I was retained by Arbor Private Investments post acquisition of Cousins Foods. Took a lead position in the design/build of a $35m / 155,000 sqft start of the art food production facility. Managed through a sales growth period when sales grew to $265M.



Foote, Cone & Belding - Marketing Drive (Promotions)

• Director of Finance

  • 2000 - 2002

  Chicago, IL



Capgemini / Ernst & Young

• Spain

• Director of Finance

  • 1997 - 2000

  Chicago, IL



Spencer Stuart

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager - International

  • 1985 - 1997

  Chicago, IL