Ralston Purina
Industry: Food company
DescriptionRalston Purina Company was a St. Louis, Missouri-based American animal feed, food and pet food company. On December 12, 2001, it merged with Swiss food-giant Nestlé's Friskies division to form Nestlé Purina PetCare Company. Founder: William H. Danforth Founded: 8 January 1894 Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri, United States Successor: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Ceased operations: 12 December 2001
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Ralston Purina Employees
Triple T Foods September 2014 - Present
Foodcomm International, Thomas Foods USA June 2014 - September 2014
ACJ International April 2012 - June 2014
Simmons Feed Ingredients & Sensora Palatants June 2010 - March 2012
AFB International November 1998 - December 2009
Keebler Foods June 1996 - November 1998
Coca Cola Enterprises June 1992 - June 1996
Purina Mills, Inc June 1985 - June 1992
Ralston Purina April 1982 - June 1985
Skills
Product Development, Ingredients, Food, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales Operations, Food Industry, Key Account Management, Management, Marketing Management, Team Building, R&D, Flavors, Sales Management, Agribusiness, Negotiation, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Trade Marketing, Purchasing, Food Safety, Food Science, New Business Development, Account Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Quality Assurance, Leadership, FMCG, International Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Key Account Development
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1973 — 1977
BS in Business, Marketing
Edgewell Personal Care July 2015 - Present
Energizer January 1997 - June 2015
Ralston Purina October 1994 - January 1997
PepsiCo October 1993 - October 1994
PepsiCo October 1992 - October 1993
PepsiCo August 1990 - October 1992
Ford Motor Company August 1989 - August 1990
Ford Motor Company July 1984 - August 1989
Skills
Leadership, Labor Relations, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Strategy, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Management, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Organizational Design, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement
Education
The George Washington University 1983 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Georgetown University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Cargill October 2006 - Present
Cargill 1995 - 2006
Cargill 1987 - 1995
Omaha Vaccine, a division of ConAgra 1986 - 1987
Procter and Gamble 1984 - 1986
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1984
Skills
Key Account Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Sales Operations, Marketing, Agribusiness, Training, Strategy, Management
Education
Colorado State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
WGBH June 2010 - November 2011
Middle East Broadcasting Networks 2010 - 2011
TV One 2008 - 2008
Discovery Channel September 1995 - April 2007
Chronicle of Higher Education, Gannett News Service, USA Today 1984 - 1993
Christian Science Monitor 1990 - 1992
USA TODAY and Gannett News Service 1985 - 1988
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1982
Skills
Television, Television Production, Documentaries, Broadcast, Writing, Project Team Management, Editorial Consulting, Project Management, Video Production, Corporate Communications, Editing, Film, Creative Direction, Video, Editorial, Storytelling, Blogging, Field Producing, New Media, Avid, Media Production, Screenwriting, Post Production
Education
Georgetown University 2014 — 2014
Project Mangement Professional Certificate
Northwestern University 1983 — 1984
MSJ
Stephens College 1970 — 1973
BFA
Edward Jones January 2011 - Present
Ralcorp Holdings November 2008 - March 2013
Manna Pro January 2002 - March 2010
Covidien July 2008 - September 2009
EFR Group October 2005 - May 2008
Catholic Social Services of Southern Illinois December 2002 - October 2005
Ralston Purina July 1993 - May 2004
Agribrands International April 1998 - September 2001
Ralston Purina September 1996 - April 1998
Ralston Purina May 1994 - September 1996
Education
Aquinas Institute of Theology 2001 — 2005
Masters, Theology
Harvard Business School 1991 — 1993
MBA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BS, Accountancy
Cosma International Group of Magna International January 2008 - Present
Captive Plastics August 2006 - January 2008
Silgan Containers June 2004 - August 2006
John Deere January 2001 - April 2004
Ralston Purina January 1999 - January 2001
Meritor January 1998 - January 1999
Al-jon Manufacturing December 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Financial Reporting, Automotive, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Budgets, ERP, Business Planning, Finance, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Cost Accounting, Business Process..., Accounting, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
Indian Hills Community College 1993 — 1994
None, General Studies
Buena Vista University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 2011 - Present
Platteville Area Industrial Development July 2004 - August 2011
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 2006 - 2011
Exzellenz Consulting 2004 - 2011
Edgewood College 2009 - 2010
Schering-Plough 1996 - 2004
Pfizer 1995 - 1996
SmithKline Beecham 1990 - 1995
Beecham Laboratories 1983 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1981 - 1983
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Economic Development, Real Estate Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Non-profits, Management, Marketing, Leadership, Sales Management, Sales, Recruiting, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Market Research, Nonprofits, Coaching, Social Networking, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Time Management, Project Management, PowerPoint, Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Research
Education
East Tennessee State University 1986 — 1990
MBA, Comprehensive
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education
Numerica Corporation April 2013 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company March 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company October 2012 - March 2015
Coca-Cola Refreshments November 2010 - September 2012
The Coca-Cola Company January 2001 - December 2010
The Hershey Company 1995 - 2000
Dale Carngie Training 1993 - 1995
Ralston Purina 1992 - 1993
AmSouth Bank 1989 - 1992
Skills
Leadership, Marketing, Management, Public Speaking, Coaching, Strategy, Sales, Key Account Management, FMCG, Business Planning, Training, Team Building, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Supply Chain, Engagement, Execution, Consumer Products, Sales Operations, Project Planning, Shopper Marketing, Strategic Planning, Brand Management
Education
Samford University 1990 — 1991
Masters of Business Administration, Business Management
Colorado State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelors, Business Management
Fort Collins High School
Ele's Yoga & Travel May 2014 - Present
Patterson Veterinary September 2007 - May 2014
MWI Veterinary Supply August 1995 - September 2007
Ralston Purina January 1990 - August 1995
Skills
Certified Yoga..., ITMI Certified..., Birding Tour Guide
Education
ITMI San Francisco, California 2014 — 2014
Tour Guide/Director Certificate, Tourism
Sivananda Vedanta Center, Grass Valley, California 2014 — 2014
Yoga Siromani, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
California State University-San Bernardino 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1979 — 1984
Animal Sciences
Los Angeles Pierce College 1977 — 1979
Associate's Degree, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Nestlé Purina North America November 2005 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America April 2005 - November 2005
Nestlé Purina North America August 2001 - April 2005
Ralston Purina August 2000 - August 2001
Ralston Purina May 1999 - July 2000
Allied Signal, Inc. March 1997 - April 1999
Allied Signal, Inc. May 1995 - February 1997
Allied Signal, Inc. May 1994 - April 1995
Allied Signal, Inc. June 1993 - April 1994
Allied Signal, Inc. June 1992 - May 1993
Skills
Customer Insight, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Leadership, P, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Finance, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Business Planning, Market Research, Management
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
River City Furniture March 2009 - January 2013
Creative Shapes 2002 - 2009
ConAgra Foods November 1999 - March 2001
The Pillsbury Company 1996 - 1999
Ralston Purina February 1992 - March 1993
Ralston Purina August 1988 - 1992
Procter & Gamble June 1979 - April 1984
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Strategy &..., Small Business..., Entrepreneurial..., B2B, Leading People, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Leadership, Sales, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Account Management, Program Management, Network Marketing..., Selling, Product Launch, CRM, Non-profit Leadership, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Trade Marketing, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Training, Market Planning, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Marketing Management, Market Research, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Strategic Partnerships, FMCG, Product Marketing, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Marketing Research
Education
Clark Atlanta University 1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing
The University of Memphis 1975 — 1979
BBA, Marketing
DDR Corp. January 2005 - Present
Westfield November 2001 - January 2005
Ralston Purina March 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Advertising, Acquisitions, Analysis, Asset Management, Asset Managment, Budgets, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Real Estate, Accounts Receivable, Property Management, Marketing, Shopping Centers, Tenant, Leases, Facilities Management, Disposition, Real Estate Development, Public Relations, Customer Service, Real Estate, Event Planning, Entitlements, Variance Analysis, Management, Marketing Communications, Sales, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Real Estate Economics, Social Media Marketing, Tax, New Business Development, Location Intelligence, Landlords, Real Estate Transactions, Retail, Investment Properties, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Insurance, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Due Diligence, Negotiation
Education
Pepperdine University 1994 — 1997
BS, Business Administration
Colorado State University 1993 — 1994
Business Administration
Notre Dame High School 1989 — 1993
General Education
St. Genevieve Elementary 1984 — 1989
Wal-Mart November 2008 - August 2014
Mars Inc January 2006 - November 2008
Mars Petcare August 2000 - January 2006
Ralston Purina 1998 - 2000
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1995 - 1998
PetSmart 1994 - 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Business Strategy, Pricing, Forecasting, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Management, FMCG
Education
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
University of Phoenix; MBA
Master of Business Administration, International Business
Centene Corporation September 2014 - Present
iBridge Solutions June 2013 - August 2014
Black and Veatch June 2011 - June 2013
MasterCard Worldwide June 2007 - May 2011
iBridge Solutions June 2006 - June 2007
Daugherty Business Solutions January 2006 - June 2006
Amerinet, Inc. June 2000 - June 2006
IBM Global Services January 1999 - June 2000
Ralston Purina February 1997 - January 1999
Amerinet, Inc. March 1994 - February 1997
Skills
Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Server, SOA, Integration, Software Development, Software, ASP.NET, Microsoft Technologies, Visual Basic, Security, SDLC, Oracle, Databases, Business Analysis
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2015 — 2018
Master’s Degree, Cyber Security Management
Capella University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, General Information Technology with emphasis in Information Assurance and Security
Auraria Higher Education Center September 1998 - Present
TechLaw, Inc. September 1990 - November 1995
Ralston Purina March 1985 - October 1990
Skills
Staff Supervision, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Training, Management, Parking Management, HR Policies, Laboratory Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, Office Management, Quality Assurance, Event Management, Keybox Management, Environmental Compliance, Transportation, Public Speaking, Compliance, Hiring Employees, Nonprofits, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Social Networking, Policy
Education
Colorado State University_Global Campus 2013 — 2015
Master's of Management, Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Chemistry, 3.64 overall average
Denver Paralegal Institute
Paralegal Certificate, General Paralegal
The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C. 2015 - Present
Reinhart Foodservice April 2014 - 2015
Martin-Brower June 2010 - April 2014
Martin-Brower July 2009 - October 2010
Reyes Holdings/ Martin-Brower April 2005 - July 2009
Martin Brower November 2000 - April 2005
Sara Lee 1995 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1995
Frito Lay, Division of PepsiCo Inc. 1984 - 1993
Skills
Process Improvement, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Transportation..., Operations Management, 3PL, Change Management, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Warehousing, Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain..., Income Statement, P, Executive Leadership, Business Development, Business Turnarounds, Revenue & Profit Growth
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Penn State University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Chemical Engineering
CitiMortgage November 2009 - Present
SBTV.com October 2008 - December 2009
Brighton Agency May 2007 - May 2008
Waterway February 2005 - January 2007
Maritz September 2002 - May 2004
Creative Works Agency January 2001 - January 2002
SportsHuddle.com September 1999 - January 2001
Ralston Purina May 1997 - September 1999
Ralston Purina/Golden Cat Corp. January 1991 - May 1997
M&M Mars, Uncle Ben's Inc. January 1990 - January 1991
Skills
Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Creative Solutions, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Marketing, Brand Equity, Branding Initiatives, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Web Marketing Strategy, P&L Responsibility, Segmentation, Website Promotion, Promotions, Advertising, Media, Digital Marketing, Advertising Agency, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Breakthrough Thinking, Team Leadership, Marketing, Branding & Identity, Strategy, Leadership, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Relationship Marketing, Start-ups, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, B2B Marketing, Management, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Lead Generation, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Database Marketing, Brand Architecture, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Marketing Management
Education
Boston University - School of Management 1984 — 1986
MBA
Macalester College 1977 — 1981
BA
Parkway North 1975 — 1977
SAP Labs LLC December 2012 - Present
SAP Labs LLC August 2009 - January 2013
SAP Labs (SAP Research) 2000 - August 2009
SAP America Inc 1996 - 2000
SAP America November 1991 - 1996
Price Waterhouse Management Consultants 1989 - 1991
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1989
Andersen Consulting 1982 - 1984
Skills
Business Intelligence, SAP, ERP, SaaS, Project Management, Enterprise Software, Integration, Program Management, Business Process, IT Management, Management Consulting, Strategy, Consulting, IT Strategy, SAP ERP, Software Project..., Cloud Computing, Management, CRM, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Business Strategy, SAP R/3
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS, Systems Engineering & Computer Science
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University
BS, Industrial Engineering
Robert College
High School, Science
Coca-Cola Refreshments June 2002 - Present
Ralston Purina July 1974 - September 1998
Ralston Purina July 1974 - September 1998
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1969 — 1974
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Foods
HP Enterprise Services April 2011 - Present
HP Enterprise Services August 2009 - April 2011
TLC Caregivers January 2009 - August 2009
Infinity Tech Solutions, Inc August 2001 - December 2008
Covenant Hospice December 2000 - August 2001
Solutia February 2000 - December 2000
Gateway October 1998 - December 2000
Ralston Purina March 1997 - July 1998
U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Courts March 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Information Technology..., Windows Network..., IT Service Management, IT Management, ITIL, Network Security, Wireless Networking, Computer Security, Computer Repair, Network Administration, Security+, Business Management, Management, Government, Networking, Training, System Administration, IT Project & Program..., Leadership, Troubleshooting, Change Management, Project Management, Sales, Security, Software Installation, Software Documentation, Data Center, Operations Management, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Human Resources, Servers, Consulting, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Information Security
Education
Drake University 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
Southwire Company May 2014 - Present
HUBBELL Incorporated 2000 - 2005
Alcan Aluminum 1988 - 2000
Ralston Purina July 1986 - January 1988
Tampa Electric January 1984 - August 1985
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Manufacturing, Strategy, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Market Development, Project Management, Business Strategy, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Six Sigma
Education
Auburn University 1981 — 1986
BIE, Industrial Engineering
Auburn University 1981 — 1986
BS in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Ottawa Pavilion June 2013 - August 2014
St. Mary's Medical Center October 2011 - December 2011
The Arnolds January 1991 - January 2010
Tyco Mallinckrodt (now Covidien) January 2002 - August 2008
Ralston Purina January 2004 - June 2008
New Lady Fitness June 1996 - December 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Healthcare, Cpr Certified, Fitness, Nutrition, Personal Training, Wellness, Fitness Training
Education
Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs 2015 — 2016
Medical Assisting Certification, medical
Illinois Valley Community College 2010 — 2011
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Nestlé Purina North America April 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America February 2014 - March 2015
Nestlé Purina North America January 2011 - January 2014
Nestle Purina November 2008 - December 2010
Nestle Purina Petcare Company June 2002 - November 2008
Nestle Purina June 2001 - June 2002
Ralston Purina May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
CRM, Account Management, Retail, Nielsen, People Development, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Leadership, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, IRI, Categorization, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Product Development, Business Planning, Management, Marketing, Sales, Sales Presentations, Key Account Development, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2013 — 2017
MBA Food Marketing
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 2012 — 2012
Strategies for Women Leaders
Cornell University 2010 — 2010
Food Industry Management Program
Saint Joseph's University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Food Marketing
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 1997 — 2001
Tyson Foods 2012 - Present
Procter & Gamble March 2011 - September 2012
Natura Pet Products 2001 - 2010
Ralston Purina July 1995 - October 2001
Skills
Launching Of New..., Budget Management, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Inside Sales, Account Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Distribution Management, Training Skills, Customer Presentations, Key Account Management, Spanish, Critical Thinking, Persuasive Selling, Persuasiveness, Distributed Team..., Budgets, Product Launch, Retail, Customer Retention, Training, Team Leadership, Sales, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Management, Merchandising, Forecasting, Marketing, Leadership, FMCG, B2B, Trade Shows, Selling, Key Account Development, Coaching, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Inventory Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Income Statement, Marketing Management
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Saddleback College
Venture Automotive, LLC January 2014 - Present
Venture Automotive LLC January 2014 - Present
DealerOn, Inc December 2011 - January 2014
Veretech Black Book Online April 2007 - November 2011
The Regal Automotive Group, Inc. January 2000 - April 2007
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1991
Skills
Automotive, Customer Retention, Sales Management, CRM, Leadership, Selling, Management, Sales, Automobile, New Business Development, Sales Process, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, SEM, B2B, Account Management, Lead Generation, Sales Operations, Profit, Retail, Salesforce.com, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Advertising, SEO, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Lead Management, Team Building, Strategy, Vehicles, Dealers, Strategic Planning, Business Planning
Education
Adelphi University 1980 — 1984
BS, Management
ImpediMed December 2014 - Present
Medtronic July 2012 - December 2014
Hill-Rom March 2011 - July 2012
Medtronic June 2010 - March 2011
Medtronic August 2009 - June 2010
Medtronic August 2005 - August 2009
Medtronic December 2001 - August 2005
Medtronic December 2000 - December 2001
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1999 - 1999
Skills
Computer Skills..., Computer Skills..., Computer SkillsCognos, Computer SkillsiPad, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Disposables, Operating Room, Surgeons, Market Development, Urology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Hospitals, Sales, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Leadership, Strategy, Global Marketing, Sales Management, Sales Force Development
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1989 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Ambassador College, Pasadena, CA 1980 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Devicor Medical Products June 2013 - Present
Teleflex Medical May 2012 - May 2013
ZOLL Medical Corporation October 2009 - February 2012
ISIS-Services October 2008 - May 2009
Boston Scientific March 2003 - September 2008
Boston Scientific January 2000 - March 2003
Ralston Purina January 1997 - December 1999
CPC International- Best Foods 1992 - 1997
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Planning, New Hire Training, Strong Closing Skills, Spin Selling, Manages Execution, Driver Innovation and..., P&L Management, Forecasting, Adept at guiding..., Interventional Radiology, Medical Devices, SPIN Selling, Product Launch, Sales Management, Cardiology, Key Account Management, Sales, Hospitals, Strategy, Disposables, Selling, Vascular, Healthcare, Market Development, Leadership, Cath Lab, Sales Force Development, Interventional..., Management, Capital Equipment, Surgeons, Sales Operations, Vascular Surgery, Operating Room, Sales Process, Account Management, New Business Development
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1988 — 1990
BS
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Science
Guild Mortgage Company July 2011 - Present
MetLife Home Loans August 2004 - August 2011
Wilsonville Rotary 2008 - 2009
Aurora Foods March 2002 - March 2004
ConAgra Foods July 1997 - March 2002
Ralston Purina September 1992 - July 1997
P&G January 1985 - August 1992
Education
Biola University 1981 — 1984
Independent Consultant May 2012 - Present
TechTown Detroit May 2014 - July 2015
The SearchLite July 2014 - December 2014
University of Michigan November 1997 - May 2012
The University of Michigan August 1990 - November 1997
The University of Washington June 1987 - May 1989
National Forest Products Association November 1985 - June 1986
Ralston Purina January 1984 - May 1985
Skills
Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship, International..., Sustainable Development, Non-profits, Corporate Social..., Research, Nonprofits, Strategy, Climate Change, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Program Management, Staff Development, Student Counseling, Systems Thinking, Career Counseling, Connectors, Networking
Education
Albion College 1979 — 1983
B.A., English/Journalism and Communications
Michigan Shifting Gears Program, MEDC & Sensei Change Associates
Cohort 20
Greenhills School, Ann Arbor, MI
High School
Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor, MI
University of Washington
Non-degree coursework, Environmental Science, Education, Accounting, Early Childhood Development
Citigroup Management Corp. January 2014 - Present
JDl Integration July 2013 - December 2013
Launch Beverage Companies June 2011 - June 2013
Anheuser-Busch Companies September 1997 - December 2010
Anheuser-Busch Companies January 1994 - August 1997
Anheuser-Busch Companies May 1992 - December 1993
Ralston Purina May 1990 - April 1992
Skills
Customer Service
Education
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón 1983 — 1987
Colegio Marista 1976 — 1981
Eckerd College
Certificate of Leadership
mitchell college
Altria Group Distribution November 2003 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare Company December 2001 - November 2003
Ralston Purina July 2000 - December 2001
US Army October 1987 - October 1991
Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Leadership, CRM, Training, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Grocery, Key Account Development, Coaching
Education
University of Phoenix 1999 — 2000
MBA, International Business of Global Management
Arizona State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Atlas Air March 2015 - Present
Sky Lease I March 2014 - March 2015
Evergreen International Airlines February 2002 - December 2013
Midway Airlines June 2001 - September 2001
Ralston Purina May 2000 - February 2001
Executive Beechcraft-STL, Inc October 1999 - May 2000
Trans States Airlines January 1996 - October 1999
Skills
Flight Training, Aviation, Flights, Type Rating, Aircraft, Commercial Aviation, Piloting, Flight Safety, Airlines, Flight Planning, Charter, CFI, Crew Resource Management, Airworthiness, Airports, Civil Aviation
Education
Belford University
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Management
Auburn University 1984 — 1987
Animal and Dairy Sciences
University of Alabama 1981 — 1984
Commerce and Business Administration
Retired and Consultant for hire. May 2015 - Present
Market America February 2011 - November 2014
The Hershey Company 1992 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1992
Skills
Management, Data Analysis, Program Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Project Management, Strategy, Manufacturing
Education
Harrisburg Area Community College 1988 — 1990
AA, Philosophy
Penn State University
Manchester Tank and Equipment October 2010 - Present
Compass Executives April 2010 - October 2010
Kroll August 2005 - December 2009
Ingram Periodicals, Inc. December 2003 - March 2005
Viebranz Training and Consulting, LLC September 2001 - December 2003
Doane Pet Care October 1999 - June 2001
Energizer January 1997 - September 1999
Energizer October 1994 - December 1996
Ralston Purina January 1993 - October 1994
Ralston Purina January 1986 - December 1993
Skills
Sales, Salesforce.com, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Project Planning, Team Management, Team Building, Account Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Sales Process, Entrepreneurship, B2B, Business Development, Consumer Products, Human Resources, Change Management, Retail, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Management Consulting, New Business Development
Education
Duke University 1969 — 1973
BA, English
Nestlé Purina North America April 2014 - Present
Nestlé Walmart Team January 2010 - April 2014
Nestlé Purina Petcare January 2003 - January 2010
Nestle Purina January 2001 - January 2003
Sam's Club January 1999 - January 2001
Nestle Purina Pet Care September 1998 - January 2000
Nestle Purina PetCare September 1997 - September 1998
Ralston Purina January 1994 - January 1998
Ralston Purina January 1990 - January 1994
Ralston Purina January 1986 - January 1989
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Management, Business Development, Sales, Grocery, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Forecasting, Wal-Mart, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Retail Category..., Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Business Planning, P&L Responsibility, National Accounts, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Income Statement, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Categorization, Food Industry, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Leadership, IRI, Spectra, FMCG, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, Customer Marketing, Merchandising, Pricing, Sales Operations, Segmentation
Education
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1980 — 1985
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
BS, Business
Cornell University
Food Executive Program, 2002
London School of Business
Leadership Development
FREY Sales & Marketing LLC March 2008 - Present
Brach's Confections, Inc. February 1994 - December 2007
Brach's Confections February 1997 - September 2003
Brach's Confections February 1994 - February 1997
ALPO Petfoods 1989 - 1994
Knouse Foods 1987 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1974 - 1987
HJ Heinz January 1972 - January 1974
Skills
Negotiation, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, SAP, Team Building, Category Management, Consumer Insights, Merchandising, Strategy Development, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Forecasting, Market Research, Promotions, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Private Label, Customer Insight, Strategy, Management, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Business Planning, FMCG, P&L Management, E-commerce, Market Planning, Executive Management, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Marketing Management, Pricing, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Outsourcing, Retail
Education
St. John Fisher College 1969 — 1971
BBA, Business
Becker College 1967 — 1969
AS in BA, Business
LUC Consulting November 2010 - Present
VFW Post 2153 October 2013 - September 2014
L. A. Hearne June 2004 - October 2010
Kent Feeds, Inc. February 1999 - May 2004
Kent Feeds, Inc January 1998 - January 2004
Cargill, Inc January 1994 - January 1998
IndianaCentral Soya Co January 1993 - January 1994
Master Mix Feeds 1985 - 1994
Ralston Purina January 1976 - January 1985
United States Air Force January 1966 - January 1970
Skills
Retail, Product Development, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Coaching, Event Management, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Problem Solving, Selling, New Business Development, Animal Nutrition, Merchandising, Marketing, Management, Food, Social Media Marketing, Agribusiness, Training, Agriculture, Sales
Education
Aspen University 2004 — 2007
MBA, Business, 4.0
Aspen University 2003 — 2006
MBA, Business
University of Missouri-Rolla 1970 — 1973
BA, History, German, Biology
University of Missouri-Rolla 1970 — 1973
B.A, History
Alabama Chess Federation 2009 - Present
Freedom Chess Academy 2008 - Present
Forest Lake Homeowners Association November 2007 - November 2010
Computer Sciences Corporation 1998 - 2006
Ralston Purina 1992 - 1998
Kellogg Company 1989 - 1992
Price Waterhouse Management Consultants 1985 - 1988
Welch Foods 1975 - 1985
Skills
Program Management, Leadership, Project Management, Training, Oracle, Teaching, SDLC, Integration, PMP, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management, ERP, Strategic Planning, Visio, Finance, Agile Methodologies, Strategy, Business Intelligence
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1971 — 1975
MBA, Quantitative Analysis/Operations Research
Bowling Green State University 1967 — 1971
BS cum laude, Management
Packaging Products Corporation March 2014 - Present
Calise Baking Co. August 2006 - Present
Wing Memorial Hospital June 2013 - March 2014
Mama Rosa's and SSI January 2006 - April 2013
Toner Plastics, Inc January 2005 - January 2006
Wonder Bread Hostess Cake January 2005 - December 2005
Interstate Brands Corporation 2000 - 2004
Detroit, Toledo January 1995 - January 2000
Ralston Purina January 1990 - January 1995
ITT January 1981 - January 1990
Skills
Customer Service, Process Improvement, Bakery, Retail, Management, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, P&L Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Sales, FMCG, Food Service, Distributors, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Key Account Development, Integrated Marketing, Start-ups, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Time Management, Grocery, National Accounts, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, HACCP, Mergers, Consumer Products, Negotiation, Sales Management, Analysis, Strategy, New Business Development, Frozen Food, Merchandising, Direct Store Delivery, Team Building, Profit, Food, Food Processing, Food Industry, Sales Operations, Product Development, Inventory Management, Pricing, Shopper Marketing, P&L
Education
University of New Haven 1985 — 1989
MBA, Management and Organization Structure
Bryant University 1977 — 1981
Business, Business and Finance
SSOE Group January 2013 - Present
Evergreen Engineering January 2001 - December 2012
The Clorox Company September 1997 - December 2000
Kimberly-Clark July 1991 - August 1997
Ralston Purina August 1989 - May 1991
Skills
Engineering, Leadership, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Factory, Process Engineering, Program Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Contract Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, MS Project, AutoCAD, LEED AP, LEED, Project Planning
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1986 — 1989
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Masters, MBA
Honda, Mettler Toledo, Midsized ($100K+ Revenue) Diverse Clients in & around Columbus, Ohio 2010 - Present
Travelex February 2009 - December 2009
AXA Assistance USA 2000 - 2008
Information Resources Inc 1997 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1997
Ernst & Young 1991 - 1994
Skills
Business Planning, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Strategy, Mergers, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Executive Management, Accounting, Change Management, Finance, Management Consulting, Investments, Budgets, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Modeling, Auditing, Analysis, Forecasting
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, General Management
Franklin & Marshall College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting and Business/Management
Gilman School
Primary & High School
Retired April 2015 - Present
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC July 2001 - Present
Borden Foods March 1992 - July 2001
Ralston Purina June 1974 - January 1988
Skills
Grocery, Consumer Products, IRI, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Nielsen, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, National Accounts, Forecasting, Categorization, Food, Key Account Development, FMCG, AC Nielsen, Segmentation, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Black Hawk College 1978 — 1980
Business Administration and Management, General
Blawk Hawk CC 1972 — 1974
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Robinson Research & Consulting August 1998 - Present
Marketing Corporation of America (MCA) September 1979 - August 1997
Ralston Purina December 1972 - March 1978
R. T. French 1967 - 1971
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1970 — 1972
Marketing
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1962 — 1966
BA, History & Educsation
Hadley Pottery 2009 - 2014
Ralston Purina September 1985 - January 2001
Procter & Gamble 1968 - 1985
Skills
Financial Analysis, Retail, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Budgets, Management, Executive Management, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Sales Operations, Corporate Finance, Negotiation, Analytics, Business Development, Financial Modeling, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Business Planning, Sales, Management Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Strategy, P&L Management, Team Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Financial..., Marketing Communications, Team Building, Consumer Products, Process Improvement, Analysis, Online Marketing
Education
Colgate University 1964 — 1968
BA, Economics
Umpqua Investments, Inc. (Member: FINRA/SIPC) November 2006 - Present
Piper Jaffray 1997 - 2006
Boyd Coffee Company 1996 - 1997
Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing Consultant 1994 - 1996
Borden Inc. - Snack Foods 1987 - 1993
Coca Cola Foods 1983 - 1986
No Nonsense Fashions Inc. 1980 - 1983
Columbian Advertising 1978 - 1980
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1978
Ralston Purina 1975 - 1977
Skills
Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Series 7, Asset Allocation, Investments, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management, Investment Strategies, Asset Management
Education
Arizona State University 1974 — 1977
MBA, Marketing and Advertising
Arizona State University 1970 — 1973
BS, Marketing
Clark Atlanta University October 2014 - Present
Clark Atlanta University July 2013 - Present
Clark Atlanta University July 2011 - June 2013
Clark Atlanta University November 2008 - June 2011
Theme Co-op Promotions July 1999 - November 2008
Nabisco Biscuit Company October 1996 - July 1999
Pepsi Beverages Company August 1993 - October 1996
Ralston Purina July 1992 - August 1993
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Research, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
Clark Atlanta University 1990 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
Howard University 1983 — 1987
B.B.A, Hotel Management
Bel Brands USA November 2012 - Present
Bel Brands USA 2012 - 2015
Bel Brands USA 2012 - 2015
Sara Lee July 2011 - July 2012
Sara Lee August 2009 - June 2011
Sara Lee 2005 - January 2010
Nestle Purina Pet Care March 2003 - December 2004
Nestle Purina Pet Care October 2001 - February 2003
Ralston Purina June 2000 - October 2001
Ralston Purina September 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Customer Strategic..., Critical Thinking, Customer Prioritization, Channel Management, People Development, Organizational Agility, Continuous Process..., Cross functional..., Team Building, Strategic Relationships, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Organization &..., Channel Partners, Shopper Marketing, IRI, Consumer Products, FMCG, Customer Insight, Grocery, P&L Management, Trade Marketing, Nielsen, Pricing, Leadership, CRM, Sales Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Key Account Development, Customer Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Development, Food, Market Planning, Brand Management, Sales, Pricing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, National Accounts, Categorization, Forecasting, P&L, Brand Equity, AC Nielsen, Spectra, Retail, Direct Store Delivery, Segmentation
Education
Arizona State University 1998 — 1999
MBA
Michigan State University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
Kraft Foods Group April 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods Group July 2010 - May 2012
Kraft Foods Group July 2009 - July 2010
Anheuser-Busch 2005 - 2009
Anheuser-Busch 1999 - 2002
Anheuser-Busch 1996 - 1999
Ralcorp Holdings 1994 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1994
IRI 1989 - 1991
Quaker Oats 1988 - 1989
Skills
DSD, Category Management, National Account..., Private Label, Food Service, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Sales Management, P&L responsibility, Alcoholic Beverages, Account Management, Business Planning, Direct Store Delivery, FMCG, Forecasting, Income Statement, Management, Market Planning, Merchandising, Negotiation, P, Pricing, Retail, Sales Operations, Strategy, Trade Marketing, P&L Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1990 — 1993
MBA, Business, Marketing
Illinois State University
B.S., Marketing
St. Louis Mosaic Project, World Trade Center-St. Louis, STL Economic Development Partnership June 2014 - Present
World Trade Center Saint Louis March 2013 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America 2009 - January 2013
Nestlé Purina North America 2006 - 2008
Nestlé Purina North America 1998 - 2006
Ralston Purina North America 1997 - 1998
Ralston Purina North America 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina North America 1991 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1991
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1989
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Product Development, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Market Research, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Problem Solving, Management, Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Ethics, Start-ups, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Strategy, Leadership, Marketing Research, P&L Management, Market Analysis, Sales, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Market Planning, Business Planning, FMCG, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, International Business, Direct Marketing, Global Marketing, International Marketing, Product Launch, Public Speaking
Education
Harvard Business School 1976 — 1978
MBA
Wellesley College 1972 — 1976
BA, Economics
Southern Polytechnic State University 2011 - Present
Tech Matters, LLC October 2007 - Present
Tech Zest Advisors July 2009 - April 2010
The Walker School August 1992 - May 2007
Delta Air Lines June 1980 - March 1983
Ralston Purina June 1978 - June 1980
Skills
Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Teaching, Writing, Integration, Project Planning, Training, Project Management, Coaching, Strategy, Management
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1975 — 1978
BME, Mechanical Engineering
Emory at Oxford 1973 — 1975
AA, Pre-Med
Drake International January 1990 - Present
Drake International August 1986 - December 1989
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1986
Skills
Contract Recruitment, management, Human Resources, Temporary Staffing, Sales, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Screening Resumes, Permanent Placement, Recruiting, Management, Team Leadership, Training, Temporary Placement, Business Development, Time Management, Hiring, Coaching, Payroll, Leadership, Executive Search, Onboarding, Recruitment Advertising, Internet Recruiting, Strategy, Talent Management, Interviews, Screening, Applicant Tracking..., Employer Branding, Staffing Services, Sales Process, Resume Writing, HR Consulting, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, Cold Calling, Benefits Negotiation, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Job Descriptions, Graduate Recruitment, HRIS, Succession Planning, IT Recruitment, Employee Training
Education
Humber College
Semi-Retired January 2012 - Present
Red Roof Inn December 2008 - December 2011
Newport Lodging Investment Group August 2005 - June 2008
PhotoBooks, Inc. June 2006 - May 2007
Zavata, Inc. (formerly Integreo, Inc. and STI Knowledge, Inc.) October 2003 - September 2005
Habitat for Humanity June 2002 - June 2005
MasterCard September 1999 - March 2002
Ralston Purina July 1992 - August 1999
IBM December 1990 - June 1992
Skills
Communication Skills, User Training, User Acceptance Testing, User Interface Design, User Requirements, Code Review, Specifications, Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Customer Service, Customer Support, Help Desk Support, Night Audit
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1979 — 1981
MS, Computer Science
Rice University 1962 — 1968
BA, Mathematics
AT&T March 1995 - Present
Walmart January 2013 - October 2013
Ralston Purina August 1982 - May 1985
Skills
Telecommunications, VoIP, Wireless, IP, MPLS, Cisco Technologies, Network Design, Managed Services, Data Center, Switches, Vendor Management, WAN, Integration, Unified Communications, TCP/IP
Education
Fontbonne University 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Saint Louis University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science Information Technology
Beaumont High School 1979 — 1983
General Studies, General Studies, 9th - 12th
World Financial Group (WFG) 2011 - Present
World Financial Group (WFG) April 2009 - March 2011
Ralston Purina May 1967 - November 1979
Skills
Investments, Retirement Planning, Strategic Planning, Retirement, Team Building, Strategic Financial..., Small Business, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Leadership, Insurance, Life Insurance, Public Speaking, Coaching, New Business Development, Estate Planning, Customer Service, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Management, Variable Annuities, Personal Financial..., Financial Advisory, Financial Analysis, IRAs, Risk Management, Financial Planning
Education
Colorado State University 1965 — 1967
Master of Science (MS), Animal Nutrition
Brigham Young University 1961 — 1965
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
University of Connecticut April 2015 - Present
Strategic Innovaiton Group LLC December 2007 - Present
IDCC March 2008 - Present
Energizer Battery Co January 2001 - March 2008
Energizer April 2000 - January 2001
Ralston Purina March 1996 - March 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Strategy, Government Contracting, Federal Agencies, R&D, R&D funding, Commercialization, Innovation leadership, Innovation Process, Alliances, Business Alliances, Product Management, Manufacturing, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, Design of Experiments, Integration, Materials Science, Leadership, Innovation Management, Start-ups, Materials, Open Innovation, Product Innovation, Process Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking
Education
Baldwin-Wallace College
Masters, Business Administration
Saint Lawrence University
BS, Chemistry
Branding Iron Holdings February 2013 - Present
Ralcorp Holdings 1989 - October 2012
Ralston Purina September 1987 - September 1989
Ralston Purina September 1986 - September 1987
Skills
Sales Plan, IRI, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, CPFR, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain..., MRP, JD Edwards, Food Industry, Inventory Analysis, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Materials Management, Grocery, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, Process Improvement, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Project Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Shipping, Supply Chain Operations, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Optimization, Distribution Center...
Education
St. Ambrose University 1985 — 1987
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Western Illinois University 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Business, Production Operations Management
Black Hawk College 1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting
Tanager Place July 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant August 2011 - Present
Christian Social Services July 2012 - May 2013
Gabriel's Angels March 2011 - February 2012
Child Crisis Center April 2009 - August 2011
Anasazi Foundation 2004 - 2006
Chaddock 2001 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2000
Kellogg Company 1998 - 1999
Gerber Products Company 1997 - 1998
Skills
Public Speaking, Presentation Development, Animal Assisted Therapy, Mental Health, Social Services, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Non-profits, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Grant Writing, Adolescents, Mental Health Counseling, Volunteer Management, Interventions, Grief Counseling, Case Managment, Fundraising, Play Therapy, Community Outreach
Education
Arizona State University
MSW
Southwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Florida
MS
Sorptek, LLC July 2010 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare Company 2000 - 2009
Ralston Purina April 1995 - December 1999
Golden Cat Corporation October 1990 - April 1995
Skills
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research, Problem Solving, Patent Development, Product Innovation, R&D, Patents, Analytical Chemistry, Market Research, Management, Chemistry, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing
Education
Colorado State University 1970 — 1972
M.S., Organic Chemistry
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1966 — 1970
B.S., Chemistry
Acosta Sales & Marketing June 2010 - Present
Triumph Company 2008 - 2009
Glaceau 2008 - 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Ralston Purina 2001 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1998 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1994
Skills
Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Account Management, Sales Plan, Team Building, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Customer Insight, Grocery, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Market Planning, P&L Responsibility, Strategy, Market Research, Management, New Business Development, Sales, CRM, P, Pricing, Sales Operations
Education
Benedictine University 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Indiana University Bloomington 1973 — 1976
BS, Marketing
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies January 2011 - Present
Seagate Technology May 2002 - May 2009
Edward Jones June 1997 - May 2002
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1997
Marion Merrell Dow, INC 1991 - 1994
Informix Software 1988 - 1991
Skills
Succession Planning, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Change Management, Executive Development, Engagement, Social Learning, Strategic Partnerships, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, HR Strategy, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, 360 Feedback, Talent Development, Management Development, Culture Change, Organizational Change, Career Development, Talent Assessment, Onboarding, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Human Resources, Leadership
Education
Boston University 1977 — 1979
Doctorate, Education
Purdue University
BS, US and World History
Purdue University
MS, Reading, History
RKD Group December 2000 - Present
Sibson Consulting May 1995 - December 2000
Ralston Purina 1975 - 1995
Skills
HR Consulting, Talent Management, Management Consulting, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Compensation, HR Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Design, Organizational Change, Human Capital Management, Incentive Programs, Performance Measurement, Deferred Compensation, Strategy, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Management, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Coaching, Leadership, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employment Law, Recruiting, Management Development, Career Development, Executive Management, HRIS
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1974 — 1977
Juris Doctor, Law
Hendrix College 1970 — 1974
BA, History
The Downstairs Store October 2004 - July 2015
Advantage Sales & Marketing May 1992 - October 2004
Heinz Pet Products May 1989 - April 1992
Ralston Purina May 1982 - May 1989
Hunt Wesson Foods July 1974 - August 1981
Skills
Account Management, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Negotiation, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Advertising, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Accounting, Salesforce.com, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Business Development, Fashion, Grocery, Financial Reporting, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Consumer Products
Education
University of California, Irvine 2002 — 2004
Paralegal
California State University-Fullerton 1986 — 1989
BA, Business Administration/Marketing
Condé Nast November 2014 - Present
Condé Nast April 2014 - October 2014
ZipList, Inc August 2011 - April 2014
2Kims LLC October 2005 - December 2012
Razorsight August 2010 - August 2011
Clear Connection March 2002 - March 2003
Net2000 August 1998 - March 2002
Customer Focused Information Systems April 1998 - July 1998
Allscripts October 1996 - March 1998
Ralston Purina June 1992 - September 1996
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Telecommunications, Account Management, Business Development, Managed Services, Selling, Solution Selling, Strategic Planning, SaaS, Leadership, Sales, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Product Marketing
Education
DePauw University 1988 — 1992
BA, Cum Laude, Psychology & Business
Interlock USA Inc August 2015 - Present
Interlock USA March 2014 - August 2015
ElectraTherm, Inc January 2012 - March 2014
Tyco Flow Control February 2011 - February 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company November 2010 - February 2011
Charles River Laboratories May 2010 - August 2010
Ralston Purina May 2009 - August 2009
Haws Corporation January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Product Development, Engineering, AutoCAD, Project Engineering, Automation, Energy, Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Thermodynamics, Energy Efficiency, Process Engineering, SolidWorks
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 2006 — 2010
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Alfred University 2004 — 2006
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Henry Schein Animal Health January 2010 - Present
NLS Animal Health July 1998 - December 2009
Heska Corporation March 1997 - July 1998
Novartis Animal Health June 1990 - March 1997
Solvay Animal Health 1987 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1987
Skills
Sales Operations, Selling, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Veterinary, Pharmaceutical Industry, Animal Nutrition, Cardiology, Surgery, Medical Devices, Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Client Education, Pets, Account Management, Animal Welfare, Neurology, Market Planning, Lifesciences, Sales Management, Vaccines, Product Launch
Education
Clemson University 1978 — 1984
BS & MS, Animal Nutrition
St. John's University July 2014 - Present
St. John's University June 2008 - June 2014
Baruch College August 2004 - June 2008
NOP World February 2004 - August 2004
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1998 - 1999
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2004 — 2008
Ph.D, Marketing
The University of Texas at Arlington 2002 — 2004
MSMR, Marketing Research
University of Rochester 1993 — 1998
BS, Economics
DTZ July 2011 - Present
Wiese Planning & Engineering Inc February 2006 - July 2011
Sonacom 2001 - 2004
Health Resources 1995 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1987
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1983 - 1986
Skills
Budgets, Forecasting, Project Planning, ERP, Accounting, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Start-ups, Negotiation, Team Building, Financial Reporting, Business Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Operations Management, Account Management, New Business Development
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1993 — 1995
MBA, General
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1979 — 1983
BSBA, Accounting
Self-employed 1996 - Present
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1995
Pennsylvania State Police 1968 - 1985
Skills
Executive level..., Internal corporate..., Internal auditing, Private Investigations, Proprietary/contract..., Physical security and..., Security systems..., Surveillance, Crisis management, Background Checks
Education
Penn State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Administration of Justice
California State University-Long Beach
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), CPP as established by American Society of Industrial Security
Wells Fargo Advisors March 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo Advisors March 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Advisors May 2008 - Present
Ralston Purina August 2006 - May 2008
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. July 2005 - July 2006
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. July 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Financial Services, Project Management, Finance, Investments
Education
Fontbonne University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, Graduated
Collinsville High School 1992 — 1996
General Studies
ConAgra Foods July 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods (formerly Ralcorp Holdings) June 2011 - July 2014
Energizer May 2004 - June 2011
HEB October 2001 - May 2004
Energizer August 1998 - August 2000
Ralston Purina April 1998 - August 1998
Ralston Purina May 1997 - April 1998
Ralston Purina May 1996 - May 1997
Skills
Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Smartview, Hyperion HFM, Hyperion EPM, Hyperion Financial..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, JDE One World, PeopleSoft, Upstream, Oracle, Cost Accounting, JD Edwards, Accounting, Hyperion, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Process Improvement, Budgets, Forecasting, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Management, Financial Analysis
Education
Webster University 2001 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
McKendree College 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Eastern Illinois University 1993 — 1995
Pre-Business
Royal Canin January 2015 - Present
Royal Canin November 2010 - January 2015
Royal Canin November 2010 - January 2015
FURminator November 2008 - October 2010
Royal Canin 2002 - 2008
Ralston Purina 1988 - 2002
Skills
Marketing, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Merchandising, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Forecasting, FMCG, Retail, Brand Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Sales
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Business
Danville Area Community College 1979 — 1981
Associates, Liberal Arts
QuaDPharma, LLC May 2015 - Present
Christopher J Scheda March 2014 - Present
Thermo Fisher Scientific June 2012 - Present
CPL Niagara 2005 - 2012
Bristol-Myers Squibb 1993 - 2005
Ralston Purina September 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Troubleshooting, Automation, Electricians, R&D, Manufacturing, Control Systems Design, Root Cause Analysis, PLC Programming, Calibration, Facilities Management, RSLogix 500, RSView Factory Talk ME..., Panelview > Panelview..., MicroLogix > RSLogix 500, Unitronix PLC/HMI, Automated Cip Process..., GMP Process Programming..., PowerFlex VFD with..., FDA, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, PLC, Maintenance & Repair, Validation
Education
Cleveland Institute of Electronics 1990 — 1992
Certificate Program, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Universal Life Church April 1999 - Present
Department for Environmental Protection / Division of Water July 1966 - August 1997
Ralston Purina January 1963 - June 1966
Education
Cornell University 1959 — 1962
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Engineering
ULC
Doctor of Divinity, Religion/Religious Studies
Jack Henry & Associates January 2015 - Present
Jack Henry & Associates October 2009 - December 2014
Jack Henry & Associates July 2009 - October 2009
Jack Henry & Associates February 2007 - June 2009
ACH Direct November 2005 - February 2007
SWACHA April 2000 - November 2005
Ralston Purina February 1985 - March 1986
Colgate Palmolive Co. March 1978 - October 1980
Skills
Payments, Innovator, Strategy Development, Strategic Planning, Futurist, Product Creation, Product Strategy, Product Differentiation, Business Strategy, Product Management, Recognized Industry..., Visionary, Influencer, Product Development, Marketplace Intelligence, Strategic Insight, Collaborative Problem..., Motivate..., Strategic Foresight, Trendwatching, Scenario Planning, Organizational..., Market Research, Change Leadership, Customer Experience, Dynamic Leader, Payments Risk..., Corporate Communications, Presenter, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Marketing Management, Program Development, Competitive Intelligence, Accredited ACH..., Negotiation Skills, User Scenarios, Creative Concept..., Delphi Methodology, Choice Architecture, Electronic Payments, Process Improvement, Data Visualization, Compliance, NACHA, Risk Management, Thought Leadership, Strategy, Leadership, ACH
Education
Cornell University
Executive Leadership
Northwestern University
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
Leading People, Leading Organizations
PPI MARKETING GROUP January 1981 - Present
Bausch+Lomb May 1979 - August 1980
Ralston Purina April 1969 - May 1979
Procter & Gamble 1960 - 1969
Skills
Mergers, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Corporate Development, Strategy, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship
Education
Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth 1955 — 1957
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Finance
Dartmouth College 1952 — 1956
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Innoventor, Inc. November 2007 - Present
Ralston Purina February 1986 - March 1994
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Strategic Planning, Engineering Management, Product Development, Market Research, Product Design, Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Press Releases, Management
Education
Creighton University
Marketing, Business Management
St. Louis Makes 2013 - Present
Yellowtop 2014 - Present
ProductCamp St Louis 2011 - Present
Insituform Technologies (Aegion Corporation) 2010 - 2011
The Grun Company 2006 - 2010
Finn Corporation 2002 - 2005
The Toro Company 1999 - 2002
Colgate Palmolive 1995 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1993
Skills
Start-ups, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Consumer Package Goods
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School
MBA
University of California, Los Angeles
BA
Washington University in St. Louis
Koru, Inc 2014 - Present
None at present January 2014 - December 2014
Millward Brown September 2004 - November 2013
Levi Strauss & Co. 1997 - 2004
Levi Strauss 1997 - 2004
Levi Strauss & Co., Dockers Brand 1997 - 1998
Pilkington Barnes Hind 1991 - 1996
NFO Research, Inc. 1984 - 1990
Del Monte Foods August 1979 - June 1983
Ralston Purina July 1979 - August 1980
Skills
Customer Insight, Brand Equity, Marketing Research, Market Research, Segmentation, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising Research, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Business Insights, Questionnaire Design, Digital Strategy, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Focus Groups, Data Analysis, Consumer Insight, Competitive Intelligence, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Primary Research, Market Planning, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Online Research, Brand Development, Brand Architecture, Media Research, Operations Management, Product Development, Qualitative Research, Marketing Mix, Market Intelligence, Survey Design, Questionnaires, Management, Marketing, Research, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Consulting
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Business 1974 — 1976
MBA
Illinois State University 1970 — 1974
BS
Power Packaging (Exel) May 2014 - Present
Quantum Foods August 2013 - May 2014
Barilla Group August 2011 - August 2013
Fonterra USA 2008 - 2011
Sargento Cheese July 2006 - June 2007
M&M/Mars 1986 - July 2006
Fischer Cheese May 1982 - May 1986
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1982
Skills
Product Development, NPD, Process Development, Chocolate, Strategic Planning, Food Safety, Vendor Management..., Dairy, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Bakery, Process Simulation, HACCP, Quality System, Ingredients, Food, Food Processing, R&D, Product Innovation, GMP, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Lean Manufacturing, FMCG, Budgets, Manufacturing, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Management, Food Manufacturing, Flavors, Commercialization, Confectionery, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Consumer Products, Strategy
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1997 — 2002
MS, Food Science
Ashland University 1982 — 1985
MBA, Marketing
Purdue University 1974 — 1980
BS, Chemical Engineering; BS Biology; BS Biochemistry
Blue Buffalo Co June 2015 - Present
Virbac Animal Health July 2010 - December 2013
LM Partners, LLC November 2007 - December 2011
NORTH AMERICAN VETERINARY CONFERENCE August 2007 - May 2009
NESTLÉ PURINA June 2005 - August 2007
VPI January 2003 - June 2005
Ralston Purina December 1998 - October 2002
PET ZONE PRODUCTS, LTD January 1997 - January 1998
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. (Colgate-Palmolive) 1989 - 1997
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Sales, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Product Management, Strategy, Veterinary, Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Pets, Start-ups, Business Planning, Selling, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Market Planning, Budgets, Leadership
Education
Kansas State University 1982 — 1986
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
Creighton University 1972 — 1979
M.S., Developmental Biology
Creighton University
BS, Biology
InnovAsian Cuisine September 2012 - Present
Ruiz Foods December 2001 - July 2012
Ruiz Foods 2001 - 2011
Mothers Cookies December 2000 - November 2001
FriendlyWorks.com March 1999 - September 1999
Ralston Purina December 1988 - February 1999
Skills
Account Management, Broker Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, IRI, AC Neilsen, Key Account Management, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Presentations, Analysis, Trade Marketing, Food & Beverage, Trade Shows, Marketing Management, Sales, Management, Strategy, Brokers, Nielsen
Education
Southern Oregon University 1985 — 1988
BS Marketing, Business
Chemeketa Community College 1976 — 1979
Forestry
TJM Consulting ConsultantRetail MastersSeptember 2003 - Present
Best Buy Company, Inc. March 2002 - September 2003
Best Buy Company, Inc. April 1996 - March 2002
Best Buy Company, Inc. 1995 - 1996
Best Buy 1993 - 1995
Smart Corporation 1989 - 1993
Carl Karcher Enterprises 1981 - 1989
Christy Foodservice 1979 - 1981
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1979
Campbell Soup Company 1976 - 1977
Skills
Access, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Retail, Marketing, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
El Camino College
Mira Costa
Tiffany Meidinger State Farm Agency March 2013 - Present
State Farm Insurance July 2012 - February 2013
State Farm Insurance January 2010 - July 2012
Meidinger IT Consulting January 2008 - December 2009
State Farm Insurance March 2008 - August 2008
Graland Country Day School May 2001 - October 2007
Ralston Purina June 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing, Property & Casualty..., Health Insurance
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney 2004 — 2011
Master of Science in Education, Instructional Technology
Black Hills State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Sociology, Human Services, Computer Applications
Avon Washington Township Public Library November 2013 - Present
Avon Community School Corporation October 2012 - November 2013
Cornerstone Chiropractic September 2011 - October 2012
ADP October 2007 - February 2011
ADP June 2003 - October 2007
ADP October 1996 - June 2003
Harlan Bakeries April 1996 - October 1996
Ralston Purina February 1994 - March 1996
Skills
Payroll, Training, ADP Payroll, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Strategy, New Hire Orientations
Education
Ball State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science Degree, Telecommunication Sales and Management
Nestle Purina August 2011 - Present
Phiretech LLC March 2010 - August 2011
Anheuser-Busch October 2006 - December 2009
Ralston Purina 1996 - 2003
Skills
SAP HR, SAP, HRIS, Payroll, SAP R/3, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Human Resources, ERP, Kronos, Employee Benefits, Business Process, SAP BW, PeopleSoft, Training
Education
Anna University 1982 — 1985
Masters in Engineering, Applied Electronics/Computer Science
Annamalai University 1975 — 1980
Bachelors in Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation
Self Employed October 2014 - Present
Marsh May 2008 - October 2014
Marsh January 2005 - May 2008
Marsh December 2000 - January 2005
Marsh November 1991 - December 2000
Benefit Designs 1991 - 1991
Industrial Indemnity 1987 - 1991
Liberty Mutual 1985 - 1987
Indiana University May 1982 - May 1984
Ralston Purina May 1978 - July 1981
Skills
Claims Management, Insurance Claims, General Liability, Litigation Management, Liability, Claims, Commercial Insurance, Brokers, Claim, Legal Liability, Reinsurance, Property & Casualty..., Casualty, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Professional Liability, Claims Resolution, Excess, General Insurance, Risk Management, Commercial Lines, Risk Assessment, Property Damage, Disability Insurance, Employment Practices..., Arbitration, Underwriting, Medicare, D&O, Insurance Law, Enterprise Risk..., Mediation, Workers' Compensation..., Health Insurance, Claims Handling, Liability Analysis, Employee Benefits, Subrogation, Investigation, Claim Investigation, Financial Risk, Umbrella Insurance, Analysis, Inland Marine, Fraud, Product Liability, Casualty Insurance
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 1982 — 1985
Juris Doctor, Law
Michigan State University 1975 — 1978
B.A., Criminal Justice
California State University-Sacramento 1974 — 1975
Criminal Justice
Albany High School
Albany High School
River City Internet Group January 2008 - Present
Acies Health May 2006 - December 2006
Sanofi-Aventis (& formerly Sanofi~Synthelabo) September 2003 - June 2005
Pfizer (& formerly Pharmacia & Upjohn) March 1998 - September 2003
Young Innovations (& formerly Young Dental Manufacturing) May 1996 - March 1998
Ralston Purina March 1977 - January 1996
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceuticals, Consultative Selling, Urology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Biotechnology, OB/GYN, Cardiology, Neurology, Product Launches, Territory
Education
Adelphi University 1979 — 1984
MBA, Marketing Concentration
Wilmington College 1968 — 1973
BA, Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science
Google through Adecco March 2014 - Present
Ebara September 2007 - March 2014
Ralston Purina 2004 - 2007
APAC 2002 - 2003
Education
Coe College 1998 — 2003
Bachelor's, Accounting/Bus. Administration
Kappa Kappa Gamma St. Louis Alum Association January 2014 - Present
BBK Memorial Tennis Tournament August 2010 - Present
Alzheimer's Association of Greater St. Louis 2011 - Present
St. Louis Association of Tennis Officials (SLATO) 2014 - 2014
Kappa Kappa Gamma Rho chapter November 2011 - October 2012
Kirkwood Knittery November 2006 - November 2011
Ralston Purina 1983 - 1989
St. Louis Children's Hospital 1980 - 1982
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Management, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Networking, Teaching, New Business Development, Social Media, Trees, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Speaking, Integrated Marketing, Microsoft Office
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1981 — 1983
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Florida State University 1975 — 1977
Master of Social Work (MSW), Genetics and Child Abuse
Ohio Wesleyan University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor's degree
Windstream Communications February 2012 - Present
Windstream Communications November 2006 - Present
Norlight Telecommunications March 2002 - November 2006
WorldCom October 1998 - February 2003
Ralston Purina April 1998 - October 1998
Skills
MPLS, Cisco Technologies, Telecommunications, T1, Networking, Computer Network..., VoIP, Data Center, Ethernet, IP, LAN-WAN, WAN, Switches, Software Installation, Network Design, Troubleshooting, Fiber Optics, DWDM, Network Engineering, Routers
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2003 — 2005
BA, Business Management
Oklahoma State University 1996 — 1998
EET, Electronics (low-voltage)
Booth Machinery LLC June 2014 - Present
Booth Machinery Inc August 1989 - June 2014
Ralston Purina May 1986 - August 1989
Case New Holland October 1979 - January 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning, Budgets, Team Building, Customer Service, New Business Development, Sales Management, Product Development, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Management, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Pricing, Sales, Leadership Development, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Account Management, Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Training, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Sales Process, Start-ups, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Coaching
Education
Project Centrl 2009 — 2011
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1987 — 1989
MBA, Marketing
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1974 — 1979
BS, Agricultural Business Management
Peerless Winsmith, Inc March 2008 - Present
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc June 2002 - March 2008
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc June 1998 - July 2002
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc June 1998 - July 2002
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1998
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc 1985 - 1995
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc 1981 - 1985
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc 1977 - 1981
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc 1973 - 1977
Peerless-Winsmith, Inc 1972 - 1973
Skills
Production Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Materials, Factory, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, MRP, Materials Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Product Development, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Kanban, Warehouse Management
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1989 — 1993
BS, Computer Information Systems
Erie Community College 1983 — 1989
AAS, Business Administration
Via Christi Health April 2010 - Present
Flint Hills Center for Public Policy April 2007 - February 2009
Sara lee February 1986 - December 1988
Helene Curtis February 1984 - January 1986
Ralston Purina January 1983 - February 1984
U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations December 1976 - April 1979
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Research, Healthcare, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Event Management, Market Research, Project Management, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1981 — 1983
MBA, Marketing, Finance
Colby Sawyer College
AA
Skidmore College
BA, English Literature
Baxter Healthcare October 2009 - Present
Pentec Health June 2008 - October 2009
BodyMedia April 2007 - June 2008
BD Medical March 2004 - April 2007
SSM Health Care February 2003 - April 2004
Solae LLC - Dupont Protein Technologies May 1995 - April 2001
Pet Incorporated December 1992 - May 1995
Ralston Purina June 1991 - December 1992
Skills
Account Management, Business Development, Marketing, Sales Process, Medical Sales, Biotechnology, Injectable Sales, Hospital Sales, Brand Positioning..., Medical Devices, Sales, Healthcare, Strategy, Selling, Leadership, Start-ups, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Management
Education
Saint Louis University 1997 — 1999
Executive MBA, International Business
Barnes Hospital Dietetic Internship 1990 — 1991
Dietetic Internship, Nutrition
Fontbonne University 1988 — 1990
BS, General Dietetics/Nutrition
Hill + Knowlton Strategies April 1983 - Present
Ralston Purina April 1977 - March 1983
Skills
Internal Communications, Copywriting, Editing, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Message Development, Speech Writing, Communications Planning, Communication Training, Reputation Management
Education
Colorado State University 1971 — 1975
BA, Political Science
Leaders in Logistics Operations in Washington D.C. Area 2012 - Present
CNM June 2011 - Present
Lockheed Martin / Centers for Disease Control 2009 - 2011
The Original Pancake House 2004 - 2008
Ralston Purina 1990 - 2004
Frito Lay Company March 1980 - November 1989
Skills
Transportation, Contract Negotiations, Change Management, Production Management, Cost Control, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Budgeting, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Shipping, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Customer Delight, Creative Problem Solving, Mentoring, Zero Accident Safety, Warehouse Layout..., Logistics Operations, Capital Appropriations..., Industrial Engineering
Education
University of Northern Colorado 1977 — 1979
Master of Business Administration, M.B.A., 3.6
Florida Southern College 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General, Captain O3
Brush Design & Mfg. Inc. 2005 - Present
Summit Industries, Inc. 1997 - 2004
Summit Industries, Inc. 1978 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1978
Education
Gettysburg College 1972 — 1976
BA, Biology
Pinnacle Foods, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Pinnacle Foods Corporation February 2011 - Present
Colgate Palmolive July 2008 - February 2011
Colgate Palmolive December 2007 - June 2008
Colgate Palmolive January 2006 - December 2007
Colgate Palmolive June 2003 - January 2006
Pepsi Bottling Group October 2000 - May 2003
Ralston Purina 1997 - 2000
Skills
Sales Management, Retail Category..., Product Innovation, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Retail Displays, P&L Responsibility, Pricing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing, Entreprenuership, Graduated Cum Laude
University of Rochester 1993 — 1997
BA, Economics
Eli Lilly May 2007 - Present
IMC Global June 1991 - November 1998
Ralston Purina January 1981 - October 1992
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Market Analysis, Product Launch, Market Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Effectiveness, Marketing Management, Global Marketing, Market Research, Segmentation, Market Access, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Diabetes, Oncology, Competitive Intelligence, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Customer Insight, Marketing, Pricing, Hospital Sales, Marketing Research
Education
Fontbonne University 1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Purdue University 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
Sara Lee March 2011 - November 2012
Sara Lee June 2004 - February 2011
Sara Lee Corp 1999 - 2009
Earthgrains Baking 1999 - 2009
Earthgrains Baking 1999 - 2002
Ralston Purina January 1996 - January 1999
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1999
Ralston Purina September 1993 - January 1996
Ralston Purina January 1986 - September 1993
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SOX 404, SAP, Property Tax, Accounts Receivable, Employee Benefits, Fixed Assets, Auditing, Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Analysis, Variance Analysis, Tax Returns, Project Management, Use Tax, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll Taxes, Accruals, Tax Research, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Reporting
Education
Fontbonne University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
Webster University 1991 — 1993
B.A., Management
Nestlé S.A. 2001 - 2012
Ralston Purina (Acquired by Nestle S.A. in 2001) 1998 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1992 - 1995
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1992
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1987
Procter & Gamble 1976 - 1980
Education
University of Chicago 1974 — 1976
MBA, Marketing and Finance
Brown University 1970 — 1974
BA, Applied Mathmatics - Economics
Central Life Sciences August 2014 - Present
Central Life Sciences January 2003 - August 2014
Ralston Purina October 1994 - January 2001
Skills
Key Account Management, Market Planning, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Vaccines, Sales Process, New Business Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Account Management, Product Launch, Sales Presentations, Strategic Planning
Education
Arizona State University 1988 — 1992
B.S., AgriBusiness
Pinnacle Foods Corporation February 2004 - Present
Borden Foods 1994 - 2001
Kraft Foods - Tombstone Pizza February 1988 - April 1990
Ralston Purina June 1974 - January 1988
Skills
Shopper Marketing, IRI, Consumer Products, Grocery, Nielsen, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, Categorization, Spectra, National Accounts, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Food, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Forecasting, Retail Category...
Education
Black Hawk College
Business Admin Assocaites Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Four Paws Solutions, LLC June 2009 - Present
AFB International April 2005 - June 2009
Trouw Nutrition 1998 - 2005
Bioproducts 1993 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1993
Monsanto Company 1983 - 1985
Skills
Product Development, Food Safety, Ingredients, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Account Management, R&D, Project Management, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Food Science, New Business Development, Product Marketing, International Sales, HACCP, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Long-term Customer..., Building Relationships, Key Account Development, Purchasing, FMCG, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Agribusiness
Education
Purdue University 1981 — 1983
Ph.D., Behavioral Psycobiology
Penn State University 1972 — 1976
BS, Biology
Florida State University
Master, Behavioral Psychobiology
David Weekley Homes April 2012 - Present
Omega 3 Chia, Inc September 2010 - June 2011
Schwabe North America November 2005 - January 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare Company 1999 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1999
Skills
Certified Covey 7..., Certified Skills for..., senior executive coach, Management, Business, Sales Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, New Business Development, Product Development, Team Building, Account Management, Retail, Business Planning, Customer Service
Education
DePauw University 1972 — 1976
BA, Economics
Jac Cyn Farm March 1975 - Present
allentown school district May 1980 - August 2008
Rutgers University September 1979 - May 1980
North Hunterdon Voorhees Regional High School District September 1975 - June 1979
Pitman Moore Pharmaceuticals January 1975 - August 1975
Mystic Lea Arabians May 1968 - March 1975
Ralston Purina May 1974 - December 1974
Skills
Coaching, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Teaching, Team Building, Leadership, Training, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Social Media, Event Management
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1975 — 1980
Master's degree, Vocational Education agriculture
Delaware Valley College 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS) Animal Science, Animal Sciences
Adonis Enterprises, INC. October 2014 - Present
Nestlé USA November 2010 - October 2014
Adonis Enterprises, INC. August 2008 - November 2010
Vitaman, Inc. 2002 - 2008
Ralston Purina 1990 - 2002
Skills
Strategy, Management, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Coaching, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Program Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Team Building, Business Development, Open Innovation, Continuous Improvement
Education
Allegheny College
Master's Chemistry, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Material Science, Nutritional Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Grade "A" received on Master's Thesis with Honors from Chemistry Department
Lorain County Community College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Strategy and Innovation
L'Oréal March 2013 - Present
L'Oréal 2007 - March 2013
L'Oréal October 2003 - March 2007
L'Oréal June 2000 - October 2003
L'Oréal June 1998 - May 2000
L'Oréal March 1995 - June 1998
Ralston Purina February 1992 - March 1995
Skills
Cosmetics, Consumer Products, Beauty Industry, FMCG, Luxury Goods, International Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Management, SAP, Market Analysis, Skin Care, Competitive Analysis, PowerPoint, Supply Chain Management
Education
HEC Montréal 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
College Grasset 1985 — 1987
dec, Business Administration and Management, General
Secondaire Regina Assumpta 1980 — 1985
Des, Business Administration and Management, General
German Pellets July 2015 - Present
Ligna Gel May 2014 - Present
Independent Consultant Specializing in Wood Pellet Plant design and Operations November 2012 - Present
Coastal Equipment Sales January 1998 - Present
Cargill January 1996 - January 1998
Ralston Purina June 1980 - June 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, Energy, Engineering, Negotiation, Sustainability, Contract Negotiation, Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy, Biomass, Construction Management
Education
The University of Georgia 1978 — 1980
BS, Education
Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agricultural Business and Management
VILLARI FOOD GROUP September 2010 - Present
Pine Ridge Foods June 2009 - April 2010
Wilson Milling, LLC February 1997 - July 2009
Ralston Purina December 1973 - August 1995
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Quality Control, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Management, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Sales, Manufacturing, FMCG, Production Planning, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Forecasting, Demand Planning
Education
Barton College 1982 — 1989
BS, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Providence Health & Services 2014 - 2014
Erikstrup, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Accelerate Training 2003 - 2005
Nestlé Purina North America 1999 - 2002
Intel Corporation 1997 - 1999
KPDQ Radio 1996 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1996 - 1996
Skills
Organizational..., Leadership Development, Market Development, Sales, Counseling Psychology, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Counseling, Management, Consumer Products, Account Management, Pet Food, Key Account Management, Account Executives, National Account...
Education
George Fox University 2009 — 2014
Masters of Arts in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
University of Washington 1991 — 1995
Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration
University of Washington 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Danish
Abbott Nutrition August 1995 - Present
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1995
Missouri State Department of Health, St. Louis 1992 - 1993
Memorial Medical Center 1990 - 1992
Skills
Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Clinical Research, Diabetes, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical Devices, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Sales, Hospital Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Account Management
Education
St. John's Internship 1989 — 1990
Fontbonne University 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dietetics degree
Southwest Missouri State University 1984 — 1987
St. Elizabeth Academy 1980 — 1984
Pinnacle Foods January 2015 - Present
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC February 2014 - December 2014
CROSSMARK January 2010 - July 2013
CROSSMARK July 2007 - December 2009
Nestlé USA June 2002 - June 2007
Nestlé USA January 1995 - May 2002
Ralston Purina June 1990 - December 1994
Skills
Consumer Products, Grocery, IRI, Shopper Marketing, Nielsen, P&L Management, Customer Insight, National Accounts, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Forecasting, Retail, Sales Operations, Income Statement, FMCG, Market Planning, CRM, Sales Management, Sales, Leadership, Business Development, Pricing, Management, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis, P&L
Education
Cornell University 2004 — 2004
Food Executive Program
Rutgers Graduate School of Management 1996 — 1999
MBA, Management
University of Rochester 1986 — 1990
BA, Economics
Spencer Stuart October 1998 - Present
Ralston Purina May 1991 - July 1993
Education
DePauw University 1987 — 1991
BA, Political Science
Cityof Moses lake October 1988 - February 2012
City of Colfax May 1986 - August 1988
Coleman Oil Company October 1983 - May 1986
Palouse Producers December 1980 - February 1983
R C Systems November 1974 - December 1980
Palouse Producers 1971 - 1974
Coast Trading Company April 1970 - September 1971
Colfax Grain Growers September 1965 - April 1970
Various - See Description 1960 - 1970
Ralston Purina July 1964 - August 1965
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Lotus 123, CPA
Education
Washington State University 1994 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Accounting and Business/Management
Big Bend Community College 1990 — 1993
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Accounting and Computer Science
Kinman Business University 1962 — 1964
Accounting & Business Administration, Accounting and Business/Management
Nestle Purina August 1989 - Present
Purina Farms April 1986 - August 1989
Ralston Purina January 1981 - April 1986
Skills
Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, SAP, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Marketing Research
Education
College of the Ozarks 1974 — 1980
B.S., Agribuisness
Panera Bread November 2014 - Present
Panera Bread February 2013 - October 2014
Hostess Brands February 2002 - January 2013
Ralston Purina May 1985 - February 2002
Continental Baking April 1979 - May 1985
Skills
HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food, Bakery, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Ingredients, BRC, Food Science, Sanitation, Frozen Food, Lean Manufacturing, SQF, TPM, Food Technology, Quality System, Bread, Plant Management, Production Planning, Food Quality, Hygiene, Manufacturing..., Food Service, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, SAP, Food Packaging, Quality Assurance, Baking, Supply Chain, Maintenance Management, Flavors, TQM, Quality Control, Quality Auditing, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, ISO 22000, 5S, ISO, Meat, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain..., Quality Management, FMCG, Manufacturing Operations
Education
AIB International 2001 — 2002
Science of Baking, HAACP, Production Managment
FEDERAL MOGUL January 2003 - Present
MERIAL LIMITED January 1999 - January 2003
LAUHOFF GRAIN COMPANY DIVISION BUNGE CORPORATION January 1987 - January 1999
Ralston Purina February 1973 - February 1987
Education
St Louis University 1966 — 1970
Bachelor Science, Marketing
Central Piedmont Community College
Associate Degree, Transportation and Distribution
Centre LifeLink EMS February 2006 - Present
Purina Mill, Inc. 1981 - 1988
Ralston Purina 1975 - 1981
Skills
Healthcare, Emergency Services, BLS, Emergency Medicine, Ambulance, Critical Care, Patient Safety, Emergency Room
Education
Hickey College 1974 — 1975
Mercy High School, University City, MO 1970 — 1974
Chabot/Las Positas College November 2013 - Present
Independent Flight Instructor July 2005 - Present
IBM March 1988 - July 2013
Ahart Aviation Services January 2007 - June 2013
Ahart Aviation Services March 2005 - June 2013
Las Positas College August 2000 - May 2004
Lockheed Martin March 1986 - March 1988
St. Paul Companies April 1985 - March 1986
Datacomp Systems February 1981 - April 1985
Ralston Purina May 1979 - March 1985
Skills
Linux
Education
California State University-Chico 1998 — 2000
Master's degree, Computer Science, 4.0
Washington University in St. Louis 1980 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science, 3.8
Fegely Middle School August 2003 - Present
Georgia-Pacific LLC 1998 - 2003
ConAgra Foods 1993 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1993
K.D. Waldo Middle School August 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Product Development
Education
Illinois State University 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Chemistry
Wells Enterprises October 1999 - Present
Ralston Purina July 1993 - May 1994
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Inventory Management, Product Development, Pricing, Purchasing, Merchandising
Education
Siena College 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Hudson Valley Community College 1985 — 1987
Associate's degree, Marketing
Westminster Christian Academy (St. Louis) September 2013 - Present
Covenant Christian School July 2010 - August 2013
Twin Oaks Christian School June 2007 - May 2008
Twin Oaks Christian School August 2004 - May 2007
Covenant Christian School 2003 - 2004
EDS Group 1997 - 2001
Union Electric 1994 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1994
McDonnell Douglas 1990 - 1993
McDonnell Douglas Corporation 1988 - 1990
Education
Saint Louis University 1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Alma College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Computer & Information Systems Management