Experience

Simply Fresh Foods, Inc.

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

• Vice President of Operations

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Simply Fresh Foods is a manufacturer and distributor of refrigerated fresh products sold across the United States and Canada. SFF maintains an innovative all-natural product portfolio and is highly regarded for its flexible and evolving product offering designed to keep the lineup fresh and relevant across four platforms: - Salsa - Mexican and Mediterranean Style Layered Dips - Seafood Salads and Dips - Greek Yogurt, Sour Cream, and Cream Cheese Dips The company has a rich heritage in refrigerated foods starting with a secret, homemade salsa recipe made by a family in Mexico and brought to the U.S. in 1965. This original Rojo's Salsa grew by word of mouth until 1985 when the company was officially formed.



Zentis

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

  Since 1893, Zentis has been supplying the European food industry with cutting-edge products out of its Aachen, Germany headquarters. In 2006, Zentis North America was established and has since become a prominent player in the food and beverage industry. With a consistent focus on innovation and quality, Zentis has become the leading manufactures of fruit processing of jams, sweets and custard- based desserts in both Europe and the United States. Since 1893, Zentis has been supplying the European food industry with cutting-edge products out of its Aachen, Germany headquarters. In 2006, Zentis North America was established and has since become a prominent player in the food and beverage industry. With a consistent focus on innovation and quality, Zentis has become the leading manufactures of fruit processing of jams, sweets and custard- based desserts in both Europe and the United States.



United Coast Seafood LLC / Private Equity

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  Shipping seafood to more than 40 countries around the world from our Southern California headquarters, we are building a reputation for delivering top-notch product, unmatched service and globally dynamic solutions.. At United Coast Seafood, our operations are capable of harvesting, processing and shipping product at its absolute freshest and fastest. Private Equity- Company was closed due to the effects El Nino on the industry Shipping seafood to more than 40 countries around the world from our Southern California headquarters, we are building a reputation for delivering top-notch product, unmatched service and globally dynamic solutions.. At United Coast Seafood, our operations are capable of harvesting, processing and shipping product at its absolute freshest and fastest. Private Equity- Company was closed due to the effects El Nino on the industry



Overhill Farms

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

• General Manager / Director of Operations

  • May 2013 - Feb 2015

  Leading custom manufacturer of high quality prepared frozen foods, serving customers in the retail the branded retail, private label and food service sectors. Custom products lines includes poultry, meat and fish specialties, pastas, soups, sauces, and certified organic and vegetarian offerings. Leading custom manufacturer of high quality prepared frozen foods, serving customers in the retail the branded retail, private label and food service sectors. Custom products lines includes poultry, meat and fish specialties, pastas, soups, sauces, and certified organic and vegetarian offerings.



ARYZTA

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager / Operations

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  La Brea Bakery Manufactures and Markets artisan breads that are sold at the finest restaurants and grocery chains throughout the country. La Brea's broad product line produces over 300 varieties of quality artisan fresh / par-baked breads, pastries and rolls. La Brea Bakery Manufactures and Markets artisan breads that are sold at the finest restaurants and grocery chains throughout the country. La Brea's broad product line produces over 300 varieties of quality artisan fresh / par-baked breads, pastries and rolls.



Van's Natural Foods

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations- Private Equity

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2011

  Van's Natural Foods, Inc. Manufactures and Markets Van's Waffles -- the country's leading brand of all-natural and organic frozen waffles. Van's broad line of waffle products includes Wheat-Free/Gluten-Free, Organic, Original Gourmet, Hearty Oats, Belgian, and Mini Waffles. Van's also markets soy protein meat-alternative products under the Veat Gourmet brand. Van's Natural Foods, Inc. Manufactures and Markets Van's Waffles -- the country's leading brand of all-natural and organic frozen waffles. Van's broad line of waffle products includes Wheat-Free/Gluten-Free, Organic, Original Gourmet, Hearty Oats, Belgian, and Mini Waffles. Van's also markets soy protein meat-alternative products under the Veat Gourmet brand.



Kerry Foods

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services

• Director of Operations

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

  Kerry Foods supplies savoury ingredients, flavour coating systems, bakery ingredients, dairy, and chilled convenience foods to retailers worldwide. The company is based in Egham, United Kingdom. Kerry Foods, Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Kerry Group- Kerry America's Kerry Foods supplies savoury ingredients, flavour coating systems, bakery ingredients, dairy, and chilled convenience foods to retailers worldwide. The company is based in Egham, United Kingdom. Kerry Foods, Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Kerry Group- Kerry America's



NBTY - dba Leiner Health Products

• Director of Operations

  • Dec 2000 - Aug 2008

  NBTY - dba- Leiner Health Products is the largest private label manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements and the second largest manufacturer of private label Over-the Counter ( OTC) pharmaceuticals. NBTY is a leading global vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, value-priced nutritional supplements in the United States and throughout the world. NBTY - dba- Leiner Health Products is the largest private label manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements and the second largest manufacturer of private label Over-the Counter ( OTC) pharmaceuticals. NBTY is a leading global vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, value-priced nutritional supplements in the United States and throughout the world.



Hussmann Corp

• United States
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Mar 1994 - Nov 2000

  Industry leader in refrigerated and non-refrigerated display cases, refrigeration systems, walk-in coolers, freezers and self-contained equipment. Provided solutions for the refrigeration and display needs of supermarkets and the food service industries throughout the world. Industry leader in refrigerated and non-refrigerated display cases, refrigeration systems, walk-in coolers, freezers and self-contained equipment. Provided solutions for the refrigeration and display needs of supermarkets and the food service industries throughout the world.



Madison Industries.

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Operations

  • Dec 1979 - Feb 1994

  Industry leader of Pre-Engineered Modular Buildings, Service Stations, Steel Canopies Industry leader of Pre-Engineered Modular Buildings, Service Stations, Steel Canopies