Chef America
Chef America Inc. was the former manufacturer of the popular microwavable snack, Hot Pockets. Chef America is a former closely held corporation, which was formed in the late 1970s by two brothers, Paul and David Merage, of Colorado. Chef America introduced Hot Pockets in the early 1980s. Headquarters: Englewood, CO Founder: Merage family Founded: 1970 Successor: Nestlé Defunct: 2002
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Chef America Employees
Connecticut Electric, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Connecticut Electrical, Inc February 2007 - June 2012
Red Gold January 2006 - February 2007
Guide Corporation March 2003 - January 2006
Guide Corporation May 2000 - March 2003
Rockwell Automation November 1995 - May 2000
Chef America September 1993 - November 1995
Siemens Pacesetter, Inc August 1986 - November 1995
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Engineering, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Project Management, Team Building, Electronics, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Product Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Development, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Start-ups, Customer Service, Analysis, Budgets
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1977 — 1981
B.S. Accounting, Accounting and Finance
Nestlé USA February 2008 - Present
Nestlé USA January 2008 - Present
Nestlé USA April 2001 - Present
Nestlé USA April 2001 - February 2008
Nestlé USA April 2000 - April 2001
Chef America April 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Food Microbiology, Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, HACCP, Food Safety, ISO 22000, Food Technology, Food Industry, Food Chemistry, Food Processing
Education
Berea College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture, General
Villanova University August 2010 - Present
University of Denver 2006 - 2008
MakeTheMove.com 1999 - 2001
Mrs. Fields Cookies 1997 - 1999
Chef America 1995 - 1997
Robinson Dairy 1992 - 1995
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
Hastings College
BA, Psychology and Business Administration
Junction Solutions March 2010 - Present
Self Employed - QAD MFG/Pro Consultant August 2008 - June 2012
Western Sugar Cooperative March 2009 - March 2010
Nestle Prepared Foods July 2005 - August 2008
Junction Solutions January 2005 - July 2005
CoorsTek 1998 - 2005
TRW ( BDM Largotim ) 1997 - 1998
Chef America 1994 - 1997
Dole Food Company August 1993 - November 1994
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, QAD, Progress 4GL, Dynamics AX, X++, MFG/Pro, Food & Beverage, ERP, Axapta, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Program Management, Consulting, ERP Implementations, Supply Chain, Microsoft Dynamics, Logistics, Manufacturing, Business Strategy
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2007 — 2008
MS, RECM
University of Nevada-Reno 1988 — 1993
BS, Logistics Management
Nestle Professional January 2002 - Present
Chef America January 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Forecasting, SAP, Demand Planning, Customer Insight, Food Industry, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, SAP APO, Shopper Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Food, Budgets
Education
Penn State University 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Colorado at Boulder 1997 — 2002
Bachelor, Business Administration
Independent Consultant May 2007 - Present
POM Wonderful April 2005 - May 2007
M&M Mars October 2000 - April 2005
General Mills March 1999 - October 2000
General Mills February 1997 - March 1999
Chef America February 1997 - October 1997
Nestle September 1995 - February 1997
3M February 1995 - September 1995
Skills
Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Advertising, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Brand Management, Food, Start-ups, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Customer Insight
Education
Michigan State University 1990 — 1994
West Bloomfield High School
IHS April 2012 - Present
Nestle USA March 2002 - April 2012
Chef America February 2000 - March 2002
Chef America March 1999 - February 2000
PACE MEMBERSHIP WAREHOUSE August 1990 - August 1994
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Essbase, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accruals, SAP, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Profitability Analysis, Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Excel, P&L, Microsoft Excel, Hyperion Enterprise, CO-PA, Managerial Finance, Revenue Recognition, JD Edwards, Income Statement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate Finance, Decision Support, Capital Budgeting, Pivot Tables, Internal Controls, Financial Forecasting, US GAAP, Budgets, Cash Flow, Strategic Financial..., Account Reconciliation, Consolidation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Cost Accounting, P&L Management, Analysis, Pricing, Finance, Leadership, Management, Journal Entries, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Colorado State University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Accounting
Consolidated Investment Group June 2007 - Present
Nestle June 2002 - June 2007
Nestle - USA 2002 - 2007
Chef America June 1992 - June 2002
Chef America 1992 - 2002
Skills
Bilingual, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Customer Service, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Onboarding, Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Colorado Judicial Branch October 2014 - Present
The Colorado Health Foundation June 2013 - October 2014
Denver Broncos Football club August 2005 - June 2013
Red Rocks Federal Credit Union October 2002 - August 2005
Chef America July 1995 - April 1998
IHS 1992 - 1995
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employment Law, Workers Compensation, FMLA, Benefits, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Leadership, Interviews, Recruiting, Employee Training, Deferred Compensation, Payroll, New Hire Orientations, COBRA, Coaching, Human Resources, Management, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Screening, Organizational..., Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership Development, Organizational..., Performance Management, Training, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, College Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Personnel Management, Sourcing, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Program Management, Staff Development, Employer Branding
Education
Colorado State University
BA, Sociology
Regal Beloit July 2009 - Present
Catalent Pharma Solutions November 2001 - February 2009
Chef America January 2001 - November 2001
Skills
GMP, Six Sigma, Singing, Mandolin, Computer Proficiency, PowerPoint, Art, Power Tools, Forklift Operator, Microsoft Office, Factory, Manufacturing, Father, Cooking, Video Games, Telecommunications, Food Manufacturing, Screen Printing, Law Enforcement...
Education
Morehead State University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), General Business, Magna Cum Laude
Eastern Kentucky University 1997 — 2000
Police Administration
Montgomer County High School 1992 — 1996
Creative Food Concepts December 2010 - Present
Custom Food Products, LLC January 2006 - December 2010
Wynn Starr Flavors 2001 - 2005
ConAgra Foods November 1996 - December 2000
Custom Food Products September 1993 - October 1996
Dial 1990 - 1993
Chef America October 1986 - June 1990
McCormick and Company January 1981 - September 1986
Del Monte Foods 1967 - 1981
Skills
Food Industry, Food, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Service, Food Science, Food Processing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Ingredients, Flavors, Food Technology, Product Innovation, GMP, Customer Insight, Food & Beverage, Food Chemistry, Quality System, Meat, Cross-functional Team..., Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Culinary Skills, Sensory Evaluation, Commercialization, Manufacturing, Frozen Food, R&D, P&L, FMCG, Dairy, Quality Assurance
Education
Oregon State University 1962 — 1966
B.S., Food Science
Pendleton High School 1959 — 1962
Dave's Killer Bread Foundation July 2015 - Present
Blue North May 2015 - Present
Dave's Killer Bread September 2014 - Present
Darigold 2010 - 2014
Tree Top, Inc. 2006 - 2009
The Western Sugar Cooperative 2002 - 2006
Chef America 1995 - 2002
The Western Sugar Company 1993 - 1995
Tate & Lyle 1989 - 1993
Coopers & Lybrand 1981 - 1989
Skills
Auditing, Finance, Team Building, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Risk Management, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Internal Controls, ERP, Capital Budgeting, Process Improvement, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial..., GAAP, Treasury Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Cash Management, Mergers
Education
Augustana College
BA, Accounting & Economics
Consolidated Investment Group June 2015 - Present
Gold Star Sausage Company 2012 - 2015
Udi's Healthy Foods 2011 - 2012
Van's Natural Foods 2008 - 2011
Nestle USA 2002 - 2008
Chef America 1994 - 2002
The Dial Corporation 1987 - 1994
ConAgra Foods 1984 - 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Financial Modeling, P&L Responsibility, Operating Budgets, Capital Budgeting, Pricing, Inventory Management, Cost Reduction/Avoidance, Process Improvement, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Increase Productivity, Team Leadership, Food Safety, Industrial Safety, Plant Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Food, Strategy, P&L Management, Food Processing, HACCP, Frozen Food, Food Industry, Product Development, Food Science, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Arizona
BS, Food Science
Advanced Green Components, LLC August 2006 - Present
Advanced Green Components, LLC August 2006 - Present
Nestle Foods USA January 2000 - August 2006
Chef America 1997 - 2000
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cash Management, Budgets, Auditing, General Ledger, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Management, Process Improvement, GAAP, ERP, Financial Audits
Education
Morehead State University 1991 — 1993
BBA, Business Administration
Murray State University 1975 — 1977
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power February 2015 - Present
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power March 2012 - February 2015
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power February 2003 - March 2012
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power November 2000 - February 2003
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power November 1998 - November 2000
Orowheat Bakery July 1998 - September 1998
Chef America December 1997 - July 1998
US Navy July 1990 - July 1994
Skills
NERC, Electric Power, Power Systems, Substation, Power Distribution, High Voltage, Power Generation, Electricity, Power Transmission, Power Plants, Supervisory Skills, Electrical Industry, Electricians, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, Maintenance
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College 1994 — 1996
Electrical Construction and Maintenence
Garcia's Market November 1999 - Present
City of Ceres December 2005 - December 2011
ConAgra Foods March 2009 - April 2010
Yellow Roadway Corporation December 2005 - September 2008
Diamond Walnut Growers August 1998 - December 2003
Chef America November 1996 - August 1998
Campbell Soup Company June 1987 - November 1996
Skills
Labor Relations, Industrial Safety, Workers Compensation, Negotiation, Organizational..., Budgets, Training, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Change Management, Team Building, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Management, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Food, Human Resources, Operations Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Hiring, Policy, Process Improvement, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Insurance
Education
St. Mary's College of California 1982 — 1984
Business Administration and Economics, Business and Economics
Ceres High School 1976 — 1979
Suncore Products February 2011 - Present
Nestle January 2009 - February 2011
Nestle January 2006 - January 2009
Nestle January 2001 - January 2006
Chef America May 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Strategy, Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Quality Assurance, Purchase Management, Food Industry
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 1993 — 1997
BS, Nutrition
The Hershey Company July 2013 - Present
Nestle USA August 2010 - June 2013
Nestle USA November 2000 - August 2010
Nestle USA April 2000 - November 2000
Chef America 1998 - 2000
Mid-America Packaging 1996 - 1997
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Food Packaging, Packaging, R&D, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Product Innovation, Food Science, Management, FMCG
Education
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging
KimKonnect October 2009 - Present
Orlando Rental Source June 2012 - December 2014
Incentive Properties February 2012 - July 2012
ISC February 2009 - September 2009
Sales & Management Group January 2008 - May 2009
Organizational Gardener, Inc. April 2005 - April 2008
Ultimate Software November 1999 - April 2005
Chase Manhattan Bank March 1995 - March 1999
Cintas December 1993 - February 1995
Chef America February 1993 - December 1993
Skills
Coaching, Training, Mergers, Start-up Organizations, Organizational..., Human Resources, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Change Management, Consulting, Leadership, Personnel Management, Business Analysis, Employee Relations, Program Management, Marketing, Deferred Compensation, Requirements Analysis, Customer Service, Talent Management, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Business Development, CRM, Employee Training, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning
Education
Fielding Graduate University 2003 — 2005
MA, Organizational Development
University of Louisville 1987 — 1990
BS, Personnel Administration & Industrial Relations
Pleasure Ridge Park High School 1984 — 1987
High School Diploma with Honors, Advance Program
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh December 2012 - Present
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh January 2011 - December 2012
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh August 2008 - January 2011
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh October 2007 - August 2008
Gap, Inc September 2003 - October 2007
French Connection, USA October 2000 - August 2003
Chef America 1999 - 2000
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1997 — 1999
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1995 — 1997
Marketing
Cherry Creek High School 1991 — 1995
Food Marketing Institute May 2009 - Present
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation May 2000 - February 2009
Industrial Food Design and Custom Quality Systems 1996 - 2000
Long John Silver's 1995 - 1996
Chef America 1993 - 1995
Education
Iowa State University 1984 — 1989
Iowa State University 1984 — 1988
Consumer Food Science, Food Science
Baxter International Inc. September 2012 - Present
Baxter International Inc. January 2010 - Present
Baxter International Inc. November 2006 - January 2010
Baxter International Inc. February 2006 - November 2006
Baxter International Inc. January 2004 - February 2006
Nestle USA February 2001 - January 2004
Chef America April 2000 - February 2001
Chef America May 1999 - April 2000
Chef America October 1998 - May 1999
Invesco Ltd. July 1997 - October 1998
Skills
ERP, Six Sigma, Cost Accounting, Business Intelligence, Variance Analysis, Budgets, Accounting, Auditing, IT Strategy, Cognos, Finance, Management, JD Edwards, Manufacturing, Leadership, Consolidation, Business Strategy, Data Warehousing, Training, Logistics, Sarbanes-Oxley, Strategic Financial..., Hyperion Enterprise, Strategy, Project Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, General Ledger, Pharmaceutical Industry, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Income Statement, P, Project Planning, Due Diligence, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Audits, Internal Controls, Acquisition Integration
Education
University of Denver 1992 — 1997
Master's degree, Accounting
University of Denver 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Ruiz Foods 2007 - Present
Nestle Business Services 2004 - 2006
Nestle 2002 - 2004
Chef America September 1994 - September 2002
Skills
Food Industry, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Food, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Procurement, ERP, P&L Management, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Negotiation, FMCG, Demand Planning, Product Development, Global Sourcing
Education
Purdue University 1976 — 1978
Master's degree, Agricultural Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1971 — 1975
Finance and Marketing
Consolidated Investment Group Trade Accounting ManagerNestle1996 - 2006
Nestle Prepared Foods 1996 - 2006
Chef America 1996 - 2006
Education
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelors, Management/Economics
Meeting Management Services, Inc. November 2001 - Present
Pacific Island Club 2000 - 2001
Chef America 1998 - 2001
Skills
Hotels, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Location Intelligence, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Corporate Events, Event Planning
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 1993 — 1998
BS, Business
Mariani Packing Co., Inc. May 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods 2010 - 2013
Ruiz Foods 2007 - 2010
Nestle 2003 - 2007
Chef America 1996 - 2002
Kraft Foods 1990 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Finance, Cost Accounting, FMCG, Consumer Products, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Income Statement, Accounting, Budgets, Leadership, Financial Accounting, Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, ERP, P&L Management, Business Process, Executive Management, Acquisition Integration, JD Edwards, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Analysis, P&L
Education
University of Iowa 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance
Knox College 1984 — 1988
BA, Economics, Chemistry
Ruiz Food Products, Inc. 1994 - Present
Chef America 1993 - 1995
Foster Farms 1987 - 1993
Skills
Sales Management, Grocery, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Food, IRI, P&L Management, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Sales, National Accounts, Pricing
Education
California State University-Northridge 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Marketing
Glendale High School
Natural American Foods February 2009 - Present
Yucatan Foods August 2007 - December 2008
Nestle May 2005 - August 2007
Chef America 1990 - 2005
Sabatasso Foods 1994 - 1998
Skills
Key Account Development, Grocery, Food Industry, Food, Sales, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Food Service, Frozen Food, Income Statement, Food Safety, Consumer Products, Ingredients, P&L Management, National Accounts, P&L
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1986
bs, food management
Michigan State University
Douglas County School District December 2013 - Present
Easter Seals Colorado May 2013 - Present
Nestle USA October 2002 - April 2012
Chef America July 1995 - October 2002
Skills
Food Science, Food, Food Industry, Food Processing, HACCP, Culinary Skills, Food & Beverage, Baking, Food Service, Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, GMP, Food Quality, Bakery, Ingredients, Food Technology, Flavors, Dairy
Education
Pensacola Junior College 1985 — 1986
Associate of Arts (AA), Dietetic Technician
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom 1982 — 1983
Associate Degree, Food service Management
Management Alliance Programs, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Green Valley High School 2007 - Present
Unilever/Good Humor - Breyers August 1996 - May 2012
Unilever/Good Humor Breyers June 1995 - August 1996
Kraft Foods June 1992 - June 1995
Chef America March 1992 - May 1992
Tropicana October 1990 - January 1992
Oscar Mayer 1979 - 1990
Skills
Engineering, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Industrial Engineering, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Assurance, Factory, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor Of Science (BS), Industrial Technology
Best Brands Corp. August 2009 - Present
McCain Foods, USA June 2003 - August 2009
Hispanic Specialty Brands LLC January 2001 - March 2003
Chef America November 1992 - January 2001
Education
Kennedy Western University 2000 — 2002
BS, Business
Williams Title and Escrow Agency Ltd July 2006 - July 2011
Williams Title Guaranty and Escrow November 2007 - December 2010
Land Title Guarantee and Escrow 2000 - 2006
Chef America 1993 - 1999
Keebler Company 1990 - 1993
Education
Regis University
B.S., Business Administration and Management
Mars Petcare October 2011 - Present
M&M Mars April 2010 - September 2011
Mars Chocolate North America February 2008 - April 2010
Masterfoods (M&M Mars) July 2006 - February 2008
Masterfoods, USA (M&M Mars) April 2005 - July 2006
Kal Kan Foods (Mars Petcare) March 2000 - November 2005
Masterfoods USA (M&M Mars) December 2000 - March 2005
Chef America July 1993 - March 1995
Skills
Supply Chain, Business Process..., Strategy, Process Improvement, SAP, Management, Training, Purchasing, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Food Industry, Quality Assurance, Logistics
Education
Auburn University 1986 — 1993
Agriculture
Orange County Water District 2008 - Present
Mag Instrument, Inc. 1996 - 2008
Ruiz Foods 1994 - 1996
Nestle 1991 - 1994
Chef America 1989 - 1991
Lawry's Foods Inc. 1985 - 1989
Skills
Water, Strategic Planning, Water Resources, Budgets, Process Improvement, Wastewater Treatment, Financial Analysis, Policy, Public Sector Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Water Supply, Financial Modeling, Government, Government Accounting, Renewable Energy, Risk Management, Debt Management, Investments, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Public Sector Financial..., Analysis, Water Quality
Education
Pepperdine University 1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State University-Fullerton 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Finance, General