Experience

AUA Private Equity Partners

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2009 - Present

  AUA Private Equity Partners, based in New York, is a private equity firm that makes control equity investments in companies in the consumer products and consumer services sectors. We also specialize in family-owned businesses and Hispanic-oriented companies located in the United States. AUA Private Equity Partners, based in New York, is a private equity firm that makes control equity investments in companies in the consumer products and consumer services sectors. We also specialize in family-owned businesses and Hispanic-oriented companies located in the United States.



Epi Breads

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Founded in 1985 in Atlanta, GA, Epi Breads bakes and distributes a range of artisan-crafted bread products including hoagies, rolls and buns for leading foodservice chains and grocery retailers. The Company operates two BRC-certified facilities in Muskegon, Michigan and Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1985 in Atlanta, GA, Epi Breads bakes and distributes a range of artisan-crafted bread products including hoagies, rolls and buns for leading foodservice chains and grocery retailers. The Company operates two BRC-certified facilities in Muskegon, Michigan and Atlanta, Georgia.



BistroMD, LLC

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  bistroMD is a national, direct-to-consumer doctor-designed and chef-prepared meal delivery subscription service that provides ready-to-eat, gourmet meals, specifically designed for weight loss and long-term weight management. bistroMD is a national, direct-to-consumer doctor-designed and chef-prepared meal delivery subscription service that provides ready-to-eat, gourmet meals, specifically designed for weight loss and long-term weight management.



Gourmet Culinary Partners

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • May 2019 - Present

  Gourmet Culinary Holdings is a holding company that consists of premium, specialty food manufacturers in the U.S. that focus on culinary solutions for customers across the foodservice and retail sectors. The company currently consists of Gourmet Kitchen, Inc. (Neptune, NJ) and Kabobs Holdings, LLC (Atlanta, NJ). Gourmet Culinary Holdings is a holding company that consists of premium, specialty food manufacturers in the U.S. that focus on culinary solutions for customers across the foodservice and retail sectors. The company currently consists of Gourmet Kitchen, Inc. (Neptune, NJ) and Kabobs Holdings, LLC (Atlanta, NJ).



Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex

• United States
• Restaurants
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Tijuana Flats, founded in 1995 in Orlando Florida, is a high-growth fast-casual restaurant chaIn offering made-to-order Tex-Mex cuisine with fresh ingredients. The dining experience is relaxed and fun with every restaurant decorated in distinctive wall art and designed around a hot sauce bar that includes over 50 varieties. The Company has over 130 corporate and franchise locations in the Southeastern United States Tijuana Flats, founded in 1995 in Orlando Florida, is a high-growth fast-casual restaurant chaIn offering made-to-order Tex-Mex cuisine with fresh ingredients. The dining experience is relaxed and fun with every restaurant decorated in distinctive wall art and designed around a hot sauce bar that includes over 50 varieties. The Company has over 130 corporate and franchise locations in the Southeastern United States



Raymundos Food Group, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Raymundos is a manufacturer and marketer of predominantly branded refrigerated snacks and desserts. The Company’s portfolio of gelatins, flans, puddings and other ready-to-eat products has strong connectivity to the growing Hispanic demographic in the U.S., and provides a unique value-proposition to food retailers. Raymundo’s products are distributed through mass retailers, conventional grocery retailers, as well as through independent and local Hispanic retailers. Raymundos is a manufacturer and marketer of predominantly branded refrigerated snacks and desserts. The Company’s portfolio of gelatins, flans, puddings and other ready-to-eat products has strong connectivity to the growing Hispanic demographic in the U.S., and provides a unique value-proposition to food retailers. Raymundo’s products are distributed through mass retailers, conventional grocery retailers, as well as through independent and local Hispanic retailers.



TruFoodMfg

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2019 - Oct 2022

  AOG, LLC d/b/a TruFood Manufacturing is a formulator and manufacturer of a full range of products including nutrition bars, baked bars, protein bars, chocolate moulded products, and granola products for a customer base consisting of premier consumer packaged goods companies and retailers. AOG, LLC d/b/a TruFood Manufacturing is a formulator and manufacturer of a full range of products including nutrition bars, baked bars, protein bars, chocolate moulded products, and granola products for a customer base consisting of premier consumer packaged goods companies and retailers.



Indulge Desserts

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

• Board Member

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2020

  Indulge Desserts is a manufacturer of premium gourmet desserts, offering a full line of American and international/ethnic, all-natural products to the foodservice and retail markets across the U.S. The Company’s portfolio of products includes cakes, cheesecakes, mini desserts, mousses and international-inspired desserts including Italian specialties, Latin desserts (e.g., tres leches and dulce de leche) and Asian inspired treats as well as Kosher, gluten-free and sugar-free items. Sold to Emmi. Indulge Desserts is a manufacturer of premium gourmet desserts, offering a full line of American and international/ethnic, all-natural products to the foodservice and retail markets across the U.S. The Company’s portfolio of products includes cakes, cheesecakes, mini desserts, mousses and international-inspired desserts including Italian specialties, Latin desserts (e.g., tres leches and dulce de leche) and Asian inspired treats as well as Kosher, gluten-free and sugar-free items. Sold to Emmi.



Associated Supermarket Group

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

• Board Member

  • Dec 2012 - Nov 2016

  Established more than 50 years ago, Associated is a specialty distributor of grocery products to over 250 branded independent retail supermarkets in the New York metropolitan area, which typically carry the Associated, Compare, Met Food or Pioneer trade name. www.shopassociated.com. Sold in MBO. Established more than 50 years ago, Associated is a specialty distributor of grocery products to over 250 branded independent retail supermarkets in the New York metropolitan area, which typically carry the Associated, Compare, Met Food or Pioneer trade name. www.shopassociated.com. Sold in MBO.



Private Family Office

• Private Equity Associate

  • Aug 2007 - 2009



Deutsche Bank

• Germany
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analyst - Leveraged Finance Group

  • 2005 - 2007