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
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Glen Hall Sr Glen Hall Sr's Ralston Purina Experience August 1969 - August 1975
Job Retired from USDA Rural Development
Industry Government Administration
Experience
USDA Rural Development Agency April 1985 - October 2006
Hall and Sutton Farm August 1975 - April 1985
Ralston Purina August 1969 - August 1975
US Army May 1967 - August 1969
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Sales Management, Social Media, Project Management, Account Management, Research, Sales, Event Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Florida 1964 — 1966
Master's degree, Animal Nutrition
Murray State University 1960 — 1964
Bachelor's degree, Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, ROTC
Ballard Memorial High School, Barlow, KY 1957 — 1960
USDA Rural Development Agency April 1985 - October 2006
Hall and Sutton Farm August 1975 - April 1985
Ralston Purina August 1969 - August 1975
US Army May 1967 - August 1969
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Sales Management, Social Media, Project Management, Account Management, Research, Sales, Event Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Florida 1964 — 1966
Master's degree, Animal Nutrition
Murray State University 1960 — 1964
Bachelor's degree, Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, ROTC
Ballard Memorial High School, Barlow, KY 1957 — 1960
Pamela Walter Pamela Walter's Ralston Purina Experience July 1997 - March 1998
Job
Industry
Experience
Self employed January 2012 - Present
Memorial Hospital February 2013 - October 2013
Ralcorp Holdings March 1998 - September 2012
Ralston Purina July 1997 - March 1998
Intecon Consulting October 1994 - December 1996
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, HTML, Accounts Receivable, Software Documentation, Invoicing, Management, Administration, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain
Education
Lindenwood University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
North County Tech - Florissant MO 1975 — 1977
Self employed January 2012 - Present
Memorial Hospital February 2013 - October 2013
Ralcorp Holdings March 1998 - September 2012
Ralston Purina July 1997 - March 1998
Intecon Consulting October 1994 - December 1996
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, HTML, Accounts Receivable, Software Documentation, Invoicing, Management, Administration, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain
Education
Lindenwood University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
North County Tech - Florissant MO 1975 — 1977
Jeff Ziminski Jeff Ziminski's Ralston Purina Experience January 1994 - June 1998
Job Global Marketing Executive, Retired
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Energizer 2007 - 2013
Energizer 2002 - 2007
Energizer 1999 - 2002
Energizer 1998 - 1999
Ralston Purina January 1994 - June 1998
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1987
Skills
Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning..., Brand Management, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Media Planning, Public Relations, Global Marketing, Consumer Insight, New Product Roll Out, Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Globalization, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Segmentation, Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Equity, Market Research, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development..., Brand Awareness, Leadership, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, P&L Management, Positioning, Product Innovation, International Marketing, Sponsorship, Management, Product Marketing, Pricing, Relationship Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1986
BA, MBA, Marketing
Energizer 2007 - 2013
Energizer 2002 - 2007
Energizer 1999 - 2002
Energizer 1998 - 1999
Ralston Purina January 1994 - June 1998
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1987
Skills
Brand Architecture, Brand Positioning..., Brand Management, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Media Planning, Public Relations, Global Marketing, Consumer Insight, New Product Roll Out, Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Globalization, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Segmentation, Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Equity, Market Research, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development..., Brand Awareness, Leadership, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, P&L Management, Positioning, Product Innovation, International Marketing, Sponsorship, Management, Product Marketing, Pricing, Relationship Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1986
BA, MBA, Marketing
Joe Landry Joe Landry's Ralston Purina Experience 1991 - 1999
Job Regional Sales and Distribution Manager Diana's Bakery
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Diana's Commonwealth Bakery December 2013 - Present
Hostess Brands 2005 - Present
Interstate Brands Corporation 1999 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1983 - 1991
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1983
Skills
Sales Management, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Distribution Center..., National Accounts, Sales, Management, Account Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Bakery, Retail, Pricing, Grocery, P&L Management, Direct Store Delivery, Forecasting, Food Industry, Sales Growth, FMCG, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Food, IRI, Profit, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, AC Nielsen, New Business Development, Frozen Food, Supply Chain, Income Statement, Distributors, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Food Manufacturing
Education
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Associates Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Diana's Commonwealth Bakery December 2013 - Present
Hostess Brands 2005 - Present
Interstate Brands Corporation 1999 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1983 - 1991
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1983
Skills
Sales Management, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Distribution Center..., National Accounts, Sales, Management, Account Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Bakery, Retail, Pricing, Grocery, P&L Management, Direct Store Delivery, Forecasting, Food Industry, Sales Growth, FMCG, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Food, IRI, Profit, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, AC Nielsen, New Business Development, Frozen Food, Supply Chain, Income Statement, Distributors, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Food Manufacturing
Education
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Associates Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Scott Middelkamp Scott Middelkamp's Ralston Purina Experience 1985 - 1988
Job Vice President Business Process Improvement at Bethesda Health Group
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Bethesda Health Group June 2014 - Present
US Bank June 2012 - June 2014
Monsanto July 2008 - June 2012
Reinsurance Group of America February 1999 - July 2008
AMS Services November 1995 - February 1999
Premier Insurance Agency 1989 - 1995
Curtin Matheson Scientific 1988 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1988
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Process..., SDLC, Quality Assurance, Requirements Gathering, Risk Management, Program Management, Change Management, Software Documentation, Analysis, Product Development, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, Project Web Access, SharePoint, SQL, Toad, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle SQL, Operations Management, PMO, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Software Project...
Education
Southwest Missouri State University 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Science
University of Louisville 1981 — 1982
Bethesda Health Group June 2014 - Present
US Bank June 2012 - June 2014
Monsanto July 2008 - June 2012
Reinsurance Group of America February 1999 - July 2008
AMS Services November 1995 - February 1999
Premier Insurance Agency 1989 - 1995
Curtin Matheson Scientific 1988 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1988
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Business Process..., SDLC, Quality Assurance, Requirements Gathering, Risk Management, Program Management, Change Management, Software Documentation, Analysis, Product Development, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, Project Web Access, SharePoint, SQL, Toad, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle SQL, Operations Management, PMO, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Software Project...
Education
Southwest Missouri State University 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Science
University of Louisville 1981 — 1982
Gary Bagwill Gary Bagwill's Ralston Purina Experience 1990 - 1992
Job Vice President Human Resources
Industry Automotive
Experience
Benteler Automotive 2013 - 2015
QinetiQ North America 2009 - 2013
FormTech Industries LLC 2007 - 2009
VT Group 2005 - 2007
Valeo 2001 - 2005
Dana Automotive 1994 - 2001
Sara Lee 1992 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1992
Wang Laboratories 1983 - 1990
Louis Zahn Drug Company 1981 - 1983
Skills
Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Recruiting, Change Management, Government Contracting, Workforce Planning, Workday, Union Avoidance, Executive Compensation..., Temporary Placement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Compensation & Benefit, Manufacturing, Compensation Structures, Policy, Human Capital Management, PeopleSoft, Corporate Benefits, Expatriate Management, Lean Manufacturing, Compensation Structure..., Corporate Relocation, Chief Human Resources..., Due Diligence, Outplacement, Security Clearance, Employee Surveys, HR Metrics, Corporate Recruiting, Salary Review, Human Resources..., DCAA Compliance, Service Contract Act, Affirmative Action..., Group Reorganisations, Military Experience, Intelligence, Development & delivery..., Defense Contracting
Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis 1971 — 1973
BSBA, Management
INSEAD
European Centre for Continuing Education, Fontainebleau, France, Executive Management
Benteler Automotive 2013 - 2015
QinetiQ North America 2009 - 2013
FormTech Industries LLC 2007 - 2009
VT Group 2005 - 2007
Valeo 2001 - 2005
Dana Automotive 1994 - 2001
Sara Lee 1992 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1992
Wang Laboratories 1983 - 1990
Louis Zahn Drug Company 1981 - 1983
Skills
Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Recruiting, Change Management, Government Contracting, Workforce Planning, Workday, Union Avoidance, Executive Compensation..., Temporary Placement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Compensation & Benefit, Manufacturing, Compensation Structures, Policy, Human Capital Management, PeopleSoft, Corporate Benefits, Expatriate Management, Lean Manufacturing, Compensation Structure..., Corporate Relocation, Chief Human Resources..., Due Diligence, Outplacement, Security Clearance, Employee Surveys, HR Metrics, Corporate Recruiting, Salary Review, Human Resources..., DCAA Compliance, Service Contract Act, Affirmative Action..., Group Reorganisations, Military Experience, Intelligence, Development & delivery..., Defense Contracting
Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis 1971 — 1973
BSBA, Management
INSEAD
European Centre for Continuing Education, Fontainebleau, France, Executive Management
Hugh Rice Hugh Rice's Ralston Purina Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Business Development Manager at Leis Pet Distributing
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Leis Pet Distributing January 2008 - Present
Cargill 2001 - 2007
Agribrands Purina Canada Inc. 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1989
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Negotiation, Food, Consumer Products, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Retail, P&L Management, Business Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Marketing
Education
Mohawk College 1978 — 1980
3 year, Business Admin
Sir Allan MacNab High School 1973 — 1977
High School Diploma, Accounting and Business/Management
Leis Pet Distributing January 2008 - Present
Cargill 2001 - 2007
Agribrands Purina Canada Inc. 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1989
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Negotiation, Food, Consumer Products, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Retail, P&L Management, Business Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Marketing
Education
Mohawk College 1978 — 1980
3 year, Business Admin
Sir Allan MacNab High School 1973 — 1977
High School Diploma, Accounting and Business/Management
Peggy Condra's Ralston Purina Experience August 1984 - April 1997
Job Consultant at Nestlé Purina North America
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Nestlé Purina North America November 2014 - Present
Technology Partners February 2007 - November 2014
Faith Lutheran Preschool August 1997 - January 2007
Ralston Purina August 1984 - April 1997
National Farm & Power Equipment Dealers Association (NFPEDA) July 1983 - August 1984
Skills
SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Access, Business Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Instructor-led Training, HTML, Process Improvement, JavaScript, Analysis, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Training, Systems Analysis, Databases, Visio, Software Documentation, Requirements Gathering, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, Integration, Testing
Education
Murray State University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Systems Management
Murray State University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Computer Systems Management
Nestlé Purina North America November 2014 - Present
Technology Partners February 2007 - November 2014
Faith Lutheran Preschool August 1997 - January 2007
Ralston Purina August 1984 - April 1997
National Farm & Power Equipment Dealers Association (NFPEDA) July 1983 - August 1984
Skills
SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Access, Business Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Instructor-led Training, HTML, Process Improvement, JavaScript, Analysis, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Training, Systems Analysis, Databases, Visio, Software Documentation, Requirements Gathering, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, Integration, Testing
Education
Murray State University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Systems Management
Murray State University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Computer Systems Management
W. Kyle Nix W. Kyle Nix's Ralston Purina Experience January 1997 - September 1998
Job Operations Manager at Oldcastle Texas / Jewell Concrete
Industry Glass, Ceramics & Concrete
Experience
Oldcastle Texas / Jewell Concrete November 2014 - Present
Pavestone Company June 2012 - October 2014
US Navy September 2010 - June 2012
konera, inc June 2009 - December 2010
Pavestone Company February 2005 - June 2009
Molded Fiber Glass - Texas September 1998 - February 2005
Ralston Purina January 1997 - September 1998
Baxter Healthcare October 1994 - January 1997
United States Navy September 1989 - October 1994
Skills
Operations Management, Team Management, Collaborative Problem..., Navy, Military Leadership, Project Planning, Command, Training, Integration, Engineering, Maintenance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Security Clearance, Military, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Human Resource Planning, Asset Management, Maintenance & Repair, Product Design, Machine Design
Education
New Mexico State University 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Oldcastle Texas / Jewell Concrete November 2014 - Present
Pavestone Company June 2012 - October 2014
US Navy September 2010 - June 2012
konera, inc June 2009 - December 2010
Pavestone Company February 2005 - June 2009
Molded Fiber Glass - Texas September 1998 - February 2005
Ralston Purina January 1997 - September 1998
Baxter Healthcare October 1994 - January 1997
United States Navy September 1989 - October 1994
Skills
Operations Management, Team Management, Collaborative Problem..., Navy, Military Leadership, Project Planning, Command, Training, Integration, Engineering, Maintenance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Security Clearance, Military, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Human Resource Planning, Asset Management, Maintenance & Repair, Product Design, Machine Design
Education
New Mexico State University 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Jim Whitt's Ralston Purina Experience May 1977 - May 1987
Job Consultant, Author, Columnist, Speaker
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Purpose Unlimited November 1988 - Present
Central Soya June 1987 - October 1988
Ralston Purina May 1977 - May 1987
Skills
Agriculture, Business Development, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Personal Development, Change Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Blogging, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Management, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Teaching, Nonprofits, Coaching, Training, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Consulting, Social Networking, Small Business, Business Planning, Employee Engagement, Business Strategy, Fundraising, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Executive Coaching, Recruiting, Start-ups, Program Management, Event Management, Market Research, Sales Management, Budgets, Human Resources, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Negotiation, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Oklahoma State University 1974 — 1977
BS, Animal Science
Purpose Unlimited November 1988 - Present
Central Soya June 1987 - October 1988
Ralston Purina May 1977 - May 1987
Skills
Agriculture, Business Development, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Personal Development, Change Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Blogging, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Management, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Teaching, Nonprofits, Coaching, Training, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Consulting, Social Networking, Small Business, Business Planning, Employee Engagement, Business Strategy, Fundraising, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Executive Coaching, Recruiting, Start-ups, Program Management, Event Management, Market Research, Sales Management, Budgets, Human Resources, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Negotiation, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Oklahoma State University 1974 — 1977
BS, Animal Science
Jeff Kochelek Jeff Kochelek's Ralston Purina Experience 1977 - 1979
Job CEO at Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC April 2013 - Present
Fire Protection Systems Corrosion Management, Inc. June 2008 - March 2013
fpsCMI 2008 - 2010
TEAM1 Auto Body & Glass 1994 - 2008
Optim Group 1992 - 1994
Baker Petrolite 1979 - 1992
Petrolite 1979 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1979
Skills
R&D, Program Management, Corrosion, Management, Fire Safety, Microsoft Excel, Process Engineering, Gas, Energy, HVAC, Petroleum, Continuous Improvement
Education
Saint Louis University 1974 — 1977
B.S., Chemistry
Augustinian
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Business Management
Washington University in St. Louis
Mechanical Engineering
Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC April 2013 - Present
Fire Protection Systems Corrosion Management, Inc. June 2008 - March 2013
fpsCMI 2008 - 2010
TEAM1 Auto Body & Glass 1994 - 2008
Optim Group 1992 - 1994
Baker Petrolite 1979 - 1992
Petrolite 1979 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1979
Skills
R&D, Program Management, Corrosion, Management, Fire Safety, Microsoft Excel, Process Engineering, Gas, Energy, HVAC, Petroleum, Continuous Improvement
Education
Saint Louis University 1974 — 1977
B.S., Chemistry
Augustinian
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Business Management
Washington University in St. Louis
Mechanical Engineering
Audrey Hutti Audrey Hutti's Ralston Purina Experience 1987 - 1992
Job Patient Care Advocate at Rx Outreach
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Rx Outreach 2015 - Present
MedPlus Healthcare and Hospice 2014 - 2015
The Nielsen Company - Nielsen Media Research 2012 - 2013
The Nielsen Company - Nielsen Media Research 2003 - 2011
St. Louis Regional Arts Commission 2000 - 2002
KSDK-TV NewsChannel 5 1998 - 2001
St. Louis International Film Festival 1996 - 2000
St. Louis Film Office 1992 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1992
Skills
Data Entry, Online Data Entry, Online Databases, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Proofreading, Editing, Training, Public Speaking, Radio, Publicity, Research, Social Networking, Management, Television, Event Management, Film, Media Relations, Media Research, Hands-on Training, Sponsorship Sales, Sales Rep Training, On-air Experience, Film Criticism, Film Festivals, Broadcast Television, On-Air Promotion, Independent Film, Talent Booking, Video Production, Corporate Representative, Film Commission, Public Art Exhibit, Arts, TV Production
Education
Northwestern University
B.S., School of Communication--Broadcasting & Film
Rx Outreach 2015 - Present
MedPlus Healthcare and Hospice 2014 - 2015
The Nielsen Company - Nielsen Media Research 2012 - 2013
The Nielsen Company - Nielsen Media Research 2003 - 2011
St. Louis Regional Arts Commission 2000 - 2002
KSDK-TV NewsChannel 5 1998 - 2001
St. Louis International Film Festival 1996 - 2000
St. Louis Film Office 1992 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1992
Skills
Data Entry, Online Data Entry, Online Databases, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Proofreading, Editing, Training, Public Speaking, Radio, Publicity, Research, Social Networking, Management, Television, Event Management, Film, Media Relations, Media Research, Hands-on Training, Sponsorship Sales, Sales Rep Training, On-air Experience, Film Criticism, Film Festivals, Broadcast Television, On-Air Promotion, Independent Film, Talent Booking, Video Production, Corporate Representative, Film Commission, Public Art Exhibit, Arts, TV Production
Education
Northwestern University
B.S., School of Communication--Broadcasting & Film
Elfigo F. Padilla Elfigo F. Padilla's Ralston Purina Experience January 1979 - December 1987
Job National Customer Development Manager Distributors
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Land O Lakes Purina Animal Nutrition Company September 2012 - Present
Land O'Lakes January 2011 - September 2012
Land O Lakes, Purina Mills 2000 - January 2011
Ralston Purina - Pro Visions Division March 1995 - December 1999
Ralston Purina - Pro Visions Division January 1990 - March 1995
Santa Fe Western Mercantile January 1988 - December 1989
Ralston Purina January 1979 - December 1987
Skills
Sales Management, Business Planning, Business Development, Sales, Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Budgets, Retail, Training, Strategy, Food Industry, Food, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Agriculture, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Sales Process, CRM, Sales Operations, Market Planning, P&L Management, Direct Marketing, Customer Insight, Supply Chain, P
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2006
Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
New Mexico State University 1974 — 1978
Ag Business, Business, Animal Science, Economics
Land O Lakes Purina Animal Nutrition Company September 2012 - Present
Land O'Lakes January 2011 - September 2012
Land O Lakes, Purina Mills 2000 - January 2011
Ralston Purina - Pro Visions Division March 1995 - December 1999
Ralston Purina - Pro Visions Division January 1990 - March 1995
Santa Fe Western Mercantile January 1988 - December 1989
Ralston Purina January 1979 - December 1987
Skills
Sales Management, Business Planning, Business Development, Sales, Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Budgets, Retail, Training, Strategy, Food Industry, Food, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Agriculture, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Sales Process, CRM, Sales Operations, Market Planning, P&L Management, Direct Marketing, Customer Insight, Supply Chain, P
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2006
Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
New Mexico State University 1974 — 1978
Ag Business, Business, Animal Science, Economics
Janet Horlacher's Ralston Purina Experience 1985 - 1996
Job Principal at Janet Mcafee Real Estate
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Janet McAfee Real Estate January 1996 - Present
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1996
Executive Office of Transportation 1980 - 1983
Skills
Relocation, MO, Real Estate, Luxury, Sellers, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Real Estate, Marketing Fine..., Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Customer Service, Residential Homes, Marketing, Buyers, Listings, Leadership
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1983 — 1985
MBA, Finance, Marketing
Mount Holyoke College 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies/Affairs
Janet McAfee Real Estate January 1996 - Present
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1996
Executive Office of Transportation 1980 - 1983
Skills
Relocation, MO, Real Estate, Luxury, Sellers, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Real Estate, Marketing Fine..., Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Customer Service, Residential Homes, Marketing, Buyers, Listings, Leadership
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1983 — 1985
MBA, Finance, Marketing
Mount Holyoke College 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies/Affairs
Don Hemann, CFS's Ralston Purina Experience June 1990 - March 1994
Job Retired R&D Leader
Industry Food Production
Experience
Independent July 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods February 2013 - June 2014
Ralcorp Holdings May 2003 - February 2013
Ralcorp Holdings April 1994 - May 2003
Ralston Purina June 1990 - March 1994
Ralston Purina June 1977 - May 1990
U.S. Army July 1972 - July 1974
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Food, Team Leadership, Packaging, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Food Science, Ingredients, R&D, Food Processing, Management, Manufacturing, Snacks, Food Technology, Flavors, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Consumer Products, Quality System, Food Microbiology, Product Innovation, Commercialization, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategy, Team Building, Program Management, Research, Process Engineering, Innovation Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1997 — 2000
Master of Science, Technology Management (Engineering)
Iowa State University 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Osage High School
Independent July 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods February 2013 - June 2014
Ralcorp Holdings May 2003 - February 2013
Ralcorp Holdings April 1994 - May 2003
Ralston Purina June 1990 - March 1994
Ralston Purina June 1977 - May 1990
U.S. Army July 1972 - July 1974
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Food, Team Leadership, Packaging, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Food Science, Ingredients, R&D, Food Processing, Management, Manufacturing, Snacks, Food Technology, Flavors, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Consumer Products, Quality System, Food Microbiology, Product Innovation, Commercialization, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategy, Team Building, Program Management, Research, Process Engineering, Innovation Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1997 — 2000
Master of Science, Technology Management (Engineering)
Iowa State University 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Osage High School
Beth Brykman's Ralston Purina Experience 1985 - 1986
Job Author
Industry Publishing
Experience
Several Publishers 2004 - Present
Brykman Consulting Services 1993 - 1998
Kraft Food Ingredients 1988 - 1990
Pittsburgh Brewing Company 1986 - 1988
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1986
HJ Heinz 1983 - 1985
Frito Lay 1980 - 1983
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Social Media, Publishing, Books, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Coaching, Blogging, Ebooks, Leadership Development, Team Building, Creative Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Newspapers, Non-fiction
Education
Northwestern University 1979 — 1980
Masters of Management, Marketing, Finance
University of Virginia 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science, Commerce
Several Publishers 2004 - Present
Brykman Consulting Services 1993 - 1998
Kraft Food Ingredients 1988 - 1990
Pittsburgh Brewing Company 1986 - 1988
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1986
HJ Heinz 1983 - 1985
Frito Lay 1980 - 1983
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Social Media, Publishing, Books, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Coaching, Blogging, Ebooks, Leadership Development, Team Building, Creative Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Newspapers, Non-fiction
Education
Northwestern University 1979 — 1980
Masters of Management, Marketing, Finance
University of Virginia 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science, Commerce
Rob Oakey Rob Oakey's Ralston Purina Experience September 1978 - 1994
Job Retired
Industry Food Production
Experience
ConAgra Foods September 1978 - May 2015
Ralston Purina September 1978 - 1994
Skills
Quality Assurance, Photography, Digital Photography, Acting, Voice Acting, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Testing, Quality System, Troubleshooting
Education
Ohio University-Lancaster 1968 — 1970
Never finished., Never settled on one.
ConAgra Foods September 1978 - May 2015
Ralston Purina September 1978 - 1994
Skills
Quality Assurance, Photography, Digital Photography, Acting, Voice Acting, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Testing, Quality System, Troubleshooting
Education
Ohio University-Lancaster 1968 — 1970
Never finished., Never settled on one.
Elisa Verhille Elisa Verhille's Ralston Purina Experience 1988 - 1990
Job GoRED Food Service Consulting & Connections, Inc
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Go-RED Food Service Consulting & Connections, Inc. July 2011 - Present
The Schwan Food Company October 2009 - December 2010
Basic American Foods October 2005 - October 2009
Sara Lee Coffee & Tea/ Foodservice July 2000 - September 2005
Specialty Brands 1998 - 2000
Tyson Foods 1992 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1990
Skills
Foodservice, Food Service, Customer Marketing, College & University, Healthcare, Schools, Non-commercial, On-Site, Marketing, Training, Sales, Strategy Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategy, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Segmentation, Product Development, Management, Food Industry, Food, Advertising, Sales Operations, Leadership, Key Account Development, National Accounts, Cross-functional Team..., Relationship Management, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Analytics, Market Planning, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Pricing, Direct Sales, Marketing Research, P&L, Product Innovation, Distributors, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Market Research, Key Account Management, Client Development
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1990 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
Miami University 1981 — 1985
BS, MArketing
Go-RED Food Service Consulting & Connections, Inc. July 2011 - Present
The Schwan Food Company October 2009 - December 2010
Basic American Foods October 2005 - October 2009
Sara Lee Coffee & Tea/ Foodservice July 2000 - September 2005
Specialty Brands 1998 - 2000
Tyson Foods 1992 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1990
Skills
Foodservice, Food Service, Customer Marketing, College & University, Healthcare, Schools, Non-commercial, On-Site, Marketing, Training, Sales, Strategy Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategy, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Segmentation, Product Development, Management, Food Industry, Food, Advertising, Sales Operations, Leadership, Key Account Development, National Accounts, Cross-functional Team..., Relationship Management, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Analytics, Market Planning, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Pricing, Direct Sales, Marketing Research, P&L, Product Innovation, Distributors, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Market Research, Key Account Management, Client Development
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1990 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
Miami University 1981 — 1985
BS, MArketing
Tim Beattie Tim Beattie's Ralston Purina Experience May 1979 - January 1992
Job Director R&D, Innovation Process, Consumer SBA at The J.M. Smucker Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
The J.M. Smucker Company September 2013 - Present
The J.M. Smucker Company January 2013 - September 2013
The J.M. Smucker Company July 2008 - January 2013
P&G January 2005 - June 2008
P&G January 2001 - December 2004
Ralcorp Holdings February 1992 - May 1997
Ralston Purina May 1979 - January 1992
Skills
Operations Management, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Food, Program Management, Project Planning, SAP, Quality System, Product Innovation, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Pricing, Product Management, FMCG, P&L Management, Manufacturing, Shopper Marketing, Analysis, Customer Insight, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Management, Business Process..., Team Building, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Strategy, Logistics, Process Engineering, Change Management, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Market Research, Negotiation, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning
Education
Ohio University 1987 — 1989
MBA, Operations Management & HR mgmt
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1975 — 1979
BBA, Operations Management
Marshall High School 1973 — 1978
The J.M. Smucker Company September 2013 - Present
The J.M. Smucker Company January 2013 - September 2013
The J.M. Smucker Company July 2008 - January 2013
P&G January 2005 - June 2008
P&G January 2001 - December 2004
Ralcorp Holdings February 1992 - May 1997
Ralston Purina May 1979 - January 1992
Skills
Operations Management, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Food, Program Management, Project Planning, SAP, Quality System, Product Innovation, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Pricing, Product Management, FMCG, P&L Management, Manufacturing, Shopper Marketing, Analysis, Customer Insight, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Management, Business Process..., Team Building, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Strategy, Logistics, Process Engineering, Change Management, Quality Management, Business Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Market Research, Negotiation, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning
Education
Ohio University 1987 — 1989
MBA, Operations Management & HR mgmt
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1975 — 1979
BBA, Operations Management
Marshall High School 1973 — 1978
Ryan Baker, MBA Ryan Baker, MBA's Ralston Purina Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Plant Manager
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The WhiteWave Foods Company June 2015 - Present
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. April 2014 - June 2015
H.J. Heinz May 2008 - April 2014
HJ Heinz 2005 - 2008
HJ Heinz 2004 - 2005
HJ Heinz 2002 - 2005
HJ Heinz 1998 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1997 - 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Certified Food Safety..., Sanitation Food Safety, Behavioral Safety, Reliability Centered..., Better Process Control..., Aseptic Processing and..., Factory, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Behavior Based Safety, TPM, Food, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, 5S, GMP, Quality System, Supply Chain..., Root Cause Analysis, Production Planning, HACCP, Sanitation, Manufacturing, Plant Management, Plant Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing..., Food Industry, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, SMED, Operational Excellence, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Ingredients, ISO, Food Technology, Food Packaging, ISO 22000, Demand Planning, Food Science, Packaging, Process Control, Quality Management
Education
University of Florida
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration - General
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
The WhiteWave Foods Company June 2015 - Present
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. April 2014 - June 2015
H.J. Heinz May 2008 - April 2014
HJ Heinz 2005 - 2008
HJ Heinz 2004 - 2005
HJ Heinz 2002 - 2005
HJ Heinz 1998 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1997 - 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Certified Food Safety..., Sanitation Food Safety, Behavioral Safety, Reliability Centered..., Better Process Control..., Aseptic Processing and..., Factory, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Behavior Based Safety, TPM, Food, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, 5S, GMP, Quality System, Supply Chain..., Root Cause Analysis, Production Planning, HACCP, Sanitation, Manufacturing, Plant Management, Plant Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing..., Food Industry, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, SMED, Operational Excellence, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Ingredients, ISO, Food Technology, Food Packaging, ISO 22000, Demand Planning, Food Science, Packaging, Process Control, Quality Management
Education
University of Florida
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration - General
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Al Linklater Al Linklater's Ralston Purina Experience 1978 - 1980
Job Parttime Professor at Sheridan College
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Sheridan College September 2008 - Present
Mondial Marketing May 1985 - Present
Pepsi-Cola Canada 1981 - 1983
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1980
Skills
Management, Sales, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Time Management, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University 1973 — 1975
M.B.A.
Sheridan College September 2008 - Present
Mondial Marketing May 1985 - Present
Pepsi-Cola Canada 1981 - 1983
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1980
Skills
Management, Sales, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Time Management, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University 1973 — 1975
M.B.A.
Dowell Kincaid Dowell Kincaid's Ralston Purina Experience 1978 - 1997
Job Trucking experience
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Curt Shonk Farms August 2013 - Present
First Baptist Church Chillicothe 2010 - Present
Independent Services Contractor March 2009 - August 2010
MO Farm Bureau Insurance November 2007 - February 2009
J.C. Business Services 1997 - 2007
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Leadership
Education
Central Missouri State University 1974 — 1978
B.S. in Agri-Business
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Curt Shonk Farms August 2013 - Present
First Baptist Church Chillicothe 2010 - Present
Independent Services Contractor March 2009 - August 2010
MO Farm Bureau Insurance November 2007 - February 2009
J.C. Business Services 1997 - 2007
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Leadership
Education
Central Missouri State University 1974 — 1978
B.S. in Agri-Business
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. George Collings Dr. George Collings's Ralston Purina Experience 1979 - 1989
Job President & General Manager at Nutrition Solutions
Industry Food Production
Experience
Nutrition Solutions 2005 - Present
Nutrition Horizons (Provimi) 2005 - 2008
S&M Nutec 2005 - 2006
Applied Food Biotechnology 2003 - 2005
Sunshine Mills 1994 - 2003
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1989 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1989
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, ISO 22000, R&D, Nutrition, Product Development, Nutritional Science &..., Pet Nutrition, Fiber Nutrition, Probiotics, Plant Production, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Brand Development, Company Acquisitions, Sales Training, FSMA, Leadership, Food Processing, Management, Pet Food, Business Development, Business Relationship..., Entrepreneurship, Ethical Leadership, Executive Management, Animal Nutrition, Consumer Products, Interpersonal Leadership, Outstanding..., Start-ups, New Business Development
Education
Michigan State University 1976 — 1979
PhD, Nutritional Sciences
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1974 — 1976
MS, Nutrition
Jacksonville University 1970 — 1974
BA, Biology, Chemistry
Nutrition Solutions 2005 - Present
Nutrition Horizons (Provimi) 2005 - 2008
S&M Nutec 2005 - 2006
Applied Food Biotechnology 2003 - 2005
Sunshine Mills 1994 - 2003
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1989 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1989
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, ISO 22000, R&D, Nutrition, Product Development, Nutritional Science &..., Pet Nutrition, Fiber Nutrition, Probiotics, Plant Production, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Brand Development, Company Acquisitions, Sales Training, FSMA, Leadership, Food Processing, Management, Pet Food, Business Development, Business Relationship..., Entrepreneurship, Ethical Leadership, Executive Management, Animal Nutrition, Consumer Products, Interpersonal Leadership, Outstanding..., Start-ups, New Business Development
Education
Michigan State University 1976 — 1979
PhD, Nutritional Sciences
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1974 — 1976
MS, Nutrition
Jacksonville University 1970 — 1974
BA, Biology, Chemistry
Tony Neaville Tony Neaville's Ralston Purina Experience May 1997 - January 1998
Job IT Director
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Henkel Corporation March 2008 - Present
Henkel of America August 2005 - March 2008
The Dial Corporation August 2003 - August 2005
The Dial Corporation January 2002 - July 2003
The Dial Corporation February 1998 - January 2002
Ralston Purina May 1997 - January 1998
Ralston Purina May 1996 - May 1997
Ralston Purina February 1995 - May 1996
Ralston Purina February 1994 - February 1995
Ralston Purina November 1992 - February 1994
Skills
Team Building, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Divestitures, Acquisitions, ERP, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Change Management, SDLC, Integration, Team Leadership, Program Management, IT Management, Vendor Management..., Data Center, Outsourcing, Vendor Management, Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1992 — 1995
MIM, Master of Information Management
McKendree University 1987 — 1991
BS, Computing and Information Science
Henkel Corporation March 2008 - Present
Henkel of America August 2005 - March 2008
The Dial Corporation August 2003 - August 2005
The Dial Corporation January 2002 - July 2003
The Dial Corporation February 1998 - January 2002
Ralston Purina May 1997 - January 1998
Ralston Purina May 1996 - May 1997
Ralston Purina February 1995 - May 1996
Ralston Purina February 1994 - February 1995
Ralston Purina November 1992 - February 1994
Skills
Team Building, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Divestitures, Acquisitions, ERP, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Change Management, SDLC, Integration, Team Leadership, Program Management, IT Management, Vendor Management..., Data Center, Outsourcing, Vendor Management, Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1992 — 1995
MIM, Master of Information Management
McKendree University 1987 — 1991
BS, Computing and Information Science
Ron Krueger II Ron Krueger II's Ralston Purina Experience 1991 - 1994
Job President and COO at Southern Theatres
Industry Entertainment
Experience
National Association of Concessionaires 1995 - August 2013
Southern Theatres 2009 - 2013
RPK Enterprises 2008 - 2009
Wehrenberg Theatres 1999 - 2008
EO 2002 - 2003
Wehrenberg Theatres 1994 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Project Management, Media Relations, Finance, Union, Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Operations Management, Public Speaking, Budgets, Construction
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1989 — 1991
MBA, Finance, General
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1985 — 1989
BSBA, Finance and Real Estate
National Association of Concessionaires 1995 - August 2013
Southern Theatres 2009 - 2013
RPK Enterprises 2008 - 2009
Wehrenberg Theatres 1999 - 2008
EO 2002 - 2003
Wehrenberg Theatres 1994 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Project Management, Media Relations, Finance, Union, Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Operations Management, Public Speaking, Budgets, Construction
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1989 — 1991
MBA, Finance, General
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1985 — 1989
BSBA, Finance and Real Estate
Josanne Pearsall Josanne Pearsall's Ralston Purina Experience 1982 - 1985
Job CEO at Global Problem Solvers, Ltd.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Global Problem Solvers, Ltd. January 2011 - Present
Children's Specialized Hospital 2009 - Present
Children's Specialized Hospital November 2006 - November 2012
Down The Block 2009 - June 2012
Nabisco 1998 - 2000
Nabisco 1985 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1982 - 1985
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Brand Positioning..., Leadership, Marketing Communications, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Healthcare, Budgets, Retail, Market Planning, Product Development, Management, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1979 — 1981
MBA, Marketing
Michigan State University 1974 — 1978
BFA, Graphic Design
Global Problem Solvers, Ltd. January 2011 - Present
Children's Specialized Hospital 2009 - Present
Children's Specialized Hospital November 2006 - November 2012
Down The Block 2009 - June 2012
Nabisco 1998 - 2000
Nabisco 1985 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1982 - 1985
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Brand Positioning..., Leadership, Marketing Communications, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Healthcare, Budgets, Retail, Market Planning, Product Development, Management, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1979 — 1981
MBA, Marketing
Michigan State University 1974 — 1978
BFA, Graphic Design
Chris Toal's Ralston Purina Experience 1992 - 1994
Job Chief Marketing Officer
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Famous Dave's of America 2014 - 2014
Famous Dave's of America 2013 - 2014
Ultra Creative 2009 - 2013
Cargill 2007 - 2008
Amplifon 2005 - 2007
Caribou Coffee 2000 - 2005
The Pillsbury Company 1994 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1992 - 1994
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Strategy, Product Development, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Business Development, Customer Insight, Marketing, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Integrated Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Research, FMCG, Market Planning, Retail, Market Research, Brand Architecture, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Management, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Positioning, Creative Direction, Multi-channel Marketing, B2B Marketing, Brand Equity, Interactive Marketing, Product Innovation, Direct Mail, Consumer Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Awareness
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA
University of Notre Dame
B.A.
Famous Dave's of America 2014 - 2014
Famous Dave's of America 2013 - 2014
Ultra Creative 2009 - 2013
Cargill 2007 - 2008
Amplifon 2005 - 2007
Caribou Coffee 2000 - 2005
The Pillsbury Company 1994 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1992 - 1994
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Strategy, Product Development, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Business Development, Customer Insight, Marketing, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Integrated Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Research, FMCG, Market Planning, Retail, Market Research, Brand Architecture, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Management, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Positioning, Creative Direction, Multi-channel Marketing, B2B Marketing, Brand Equity, Interactive Marketing, Product Innovation, Direct Mail, Consumer Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Awareness
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA
University of Notre Dame
B.A.
Pat Burke Pat Burke's Ralston Purina Experience January 1985 - November 1999
Job SVP and President Consumer Products Division for the Clearwater Paper Corporation
Industry Paper & Forest Products
Experience
Clearwater Paper Corporation April 2015 - Present
Clearwater Paper Corporation May 2014 - Present
PepsiCo April 2011 - April 2014
PEP January 2008 - April 2011
PepsiCo 2001 - 2008
General Mills January 1999 - January 2001
Ralston Purina January 1985 - November 1999
Skills
Continuous Improvement, TPM, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Food, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Team Building, Consumer Products, HACCP, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Budgets, SAP, Manufacturing, Talent Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain..., Kaizen, Food Industry, P&L Management, Food Processing, Demand Planning, Food Manufacturing, Income Statement, Manufacturing..., Food Safety, Leadership, Quality System, MRP, ISO, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Management, Process Engineering, P&L
Education
Ohio University
MBA, Business
Clearwater Paper Corporation April 2015 - Present
Clearwater Paper Corporation May 2014 - Present
PepsiCo April 2011 - April 2014
PEP January 2008 - April 2011
PepsiCo 2001 - 2008
General Mills January 1999 - January 2001
Ralston Purina January 1985 - November 1999
Skills
Continuous Improvement, TPM, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Food, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Team Building, Consumer Products, HACCP, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Budgets, SAP, Manufacturing, Talent Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain..., Kaizen, Food Industry, P&L Management, Food Processing, Demand Planning, Food Manufacturing, Income Statement, Manufacturing..., Food Safety, Leadership, Quality System, MRP, ISO, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Management, Process Engineering, P&L
Education
Ohio University
MBA, Business
Mackin John Mackin John's Ralston Purina Experience 1980 - 1985
Job Educational Leader and Master Teacher at Kirkwood High School
Industry Education Management
Experience
Kirkwood High School June 2013 - Present
Kirkwood High School 1997 - May 2013
Nestle USA 1985 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1985
Education
Lindenwood University 2008 — 2010
M.S., Educational Administration
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1995 — 1997
Teacher Certification, Chemistry (Secondary)
Saint Louis University 1980 — 1985
M.S., Chemistry
Saint Louis University 1976 — 1980
B.S., Chemistry
Kirkwood High School June 2013 - Present
Kirkwood High School 1997 - May 2013
Nestle USA 1985 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1985
Education
Lindenwood University 2008 — 2010
M.S., Educational Administration
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1995 — 1997
Teacher Certification, Chemistry (Secondary)
Saint Louis University 1980 — 1985
M.S., Chemistry
Saint Louis University 1976 — 1980
B.S., Chemistry
Clark Driftmier Clark Driftmier's Ralston Purina Experience 1989 - 1994
Job Executive VP Sales & Marketing at Mercer Foods | Growth Strategies | New Products | Outdoor Adventure | Music & Art
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Mercer Foods 2014 - Present
California Natural Products 2009 - 2014
Aurora Organic Dairy 2003 - 2008
Horizon Organic 2000 - 2002
Small Planet Foods 1994 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1994
W.W. Wilmore Nurseries, Inc. 1980 - 1987
Leading Classical Music Groups 1977 - 1979
Skills
Product Development, Start-ups, Music, Orchestral Music, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Income Statement, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Festivals, Cross-functional Team..., Garden, Team Building, Forecasting, Packaging, Food Industry, Business Planning, P&L Management, Brand Management, Pricing, Trade Shows, Manufacturing, Brand Development, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
MBA, Marketing
Northwestern University
MM, Music, Orchestra - Low Brass
Oberlin College
BME, Music
Mercer Foods 2014 - Present
California Natural Products 2009 - 2014
Aurora Organic Dairy 2003 - 2008
Horizon Organic 2000 - 2002
Small Planet Foods 1994 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1994
W.W. Wilmore Nurseries, Inc. 1980 - 1987
Leading Classical Music Groups 1977 - 1979
Skills
Product Development, Start-ups, Music, Orchestral Music, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Income Statement, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Festivals, Cross-functional Team..., Garden, Team Building, Forecasting, Packaging, Food Industry, Business Planning, P&L Management, Brand Management, Pricing, Trade Shows, Manufacturing, Brand Development, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
MBA, Marketing
Northwestern University
MM, Music, Orchestra - Low Brass
Oberlin College
BME, Music
Dale Dickkut's Ralston Purina Experience 1976 - 1990
Job Owner
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Self-employed April 2001 - Present
Continental Grain Company 1990 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1990
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Integrity, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Farms, Product Development, Program Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Building Relationships, Business Services, Construction, masonary,..., Creative Problem Solving, Creative Strategy, Managerial Finance, New Business..., Agribusiness, Critical Thinking, Agriculture
Education
Kansas State University 1966 — 1971
BS, History and Business
Kansas State University 1965 — 1971
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business and History
Self-employed April 2001 - Present
Continental Grain Company 1990 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1990
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Integrity, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Farms, Product Development, Program Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Building Relationships, Business Services, Construction, masonary,..., Creative Problem Solving, Creative Strategy, Managerial Finance, New Business..., Agribusiness, Critical Thinking, Agriculture
Education
Kansas State University 1966 — 1971
BS, History and Business
Kansas State University 1965 — 1971
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business and History
Valerie Lester Valerie Lester's Ralston Purina Experience 1986 - 1992
Job Food Marketer | branded & private label | innovation to turn around | retail & food service | large & small businesses
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
TreeHouse Foods 2012 - Present
Kronos Foods Inc. 2009 - 2011
Land O Frost 2009 - 2009
Sara Lee 2004 - 2008
AutoZone, Inc 2002 - 2003
Bestfoods Baking 1996 - 2002
Ralcorp 1992 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1992
Skills
Marketing Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Team Building, Brand Communication, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Creative Direction, Product Management, P&L responsibility, Business Turnaround, Change Management, Creativity, Innovation, New Product Ideation, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Product Marketing, Launch Of New Products, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Channel Marketing, Promotions, Food & Beverage, Private Label, Food Service, P&L Management, Budgeting, Negotiation, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Strategy, Grocery, P&L Responsibility, Consumer Products, Product Launch, Budgets, Leadership, FMCG, Product Innovation, Segmentation
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration 1984 — 1986
MBA, General Management
Mount Holyoke College 1978 — 1982
BA, History & Politics
Kent School 1975 — 1978
TreeHouse Foods 2012 - Present
Kronos Foods Inc. 2009 - 2011
Land O Frost 2009 - 2009
Sara Lee 2004 - 2008
AutoZone, Inc 2002 - 2003
Bestfoods Baking 1996 - 2002
Ralcorp 1992 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1992
Skills
Marketing Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Team Building, Brand Communication, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Creative Direction, Product Management, P&L responsibility, Business Turnaround, Change Management, Creativity, Innovation, New Product Ideation, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Product Marketing, Launch Of New Products, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Channel Marketing, Promotions, Food & Beverage, Private Label, Food Service, P&L Management, Budgeting, Negotiation, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Strategy, Grocery, P&L Responsibility, Consumer Products, Product Launch, Budgets, Leadership, FMCG, Product Innovation, Segmentation
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration 1984 — 1986
MBA, General Management
Mount Holyoke College 1978 — 1982
BA, History & Politics
Kent School 1975 — 1978
Carol (Fore) Injaychock Carol (Fore) Injaychock's Ralston Purina Experience March 1995 - September 1998
Job President/Founder SignificantU
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Significant-U October 2014 - Present
Hobart Financial Group May 2012 - Present
Komen Charlotte 2003 - 2015
Spaugh Dameron Tenny October 2004 - June 2011
Wise Snacks September 1998 - August 2004
Ralston Purina March 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Sales, Vendor Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Insurance, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Budgets, Marketing, Human Resources, Merchandising, Business Planning, Finance, Pricing, Employee Benefits, Analysis, Leadership, Strategy, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Program Management
Education
Montreat College
Bachelor, Business Administration
Significant-U October 2014 - Present
Hobart Financial Group May 2012 - Present
Komen Charlotte 2003 - 2015
Spaugh Dameron Tenny October 2004 - June 2011
Wise Snacks September 1998 - August 2004
Ralston Purina March 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Sales, Vendor Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Insurance, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Budgets, Marketing, Human Resources, Merchandising, Business Planning, Finance, Pricing, Employee Benefits, Analysis, Leadership, Strategy, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Program Management
Education
Montreat College
Bachelor, Business Administration
Chris Vaughn Chris Vaughn's Ralston Purina Experience 1996 - 2001
Job Chief Information Security Professional
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation January 2012 - August 2015
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation July 2010 - January 2012
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2008 - July 2010
Nestle January 2007 - June 2008
Nestle Purina October 2001 - December 2006
Ralston Purina 1996 - 2001
Andersen Consulting 1994 - 1996
Skills
Security, Information Security, Risk Management, Cyber Security, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Information Security..., Enterprise Architecture, Program Management, Management, Strategy, Data Center, Governance, Project Management, Leadership, Software Documentation, IT Management, CISSP, IT Service Management, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, SDLC, Business Continuity, PCI DSS, SharePoint, Vulnerability Assessment, Cloud Computing, ITIL, IT Operations, Virtualization, IT Audit, Computer Security
Education
Oregon State University
M.S.
Truman State University
B.A.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation January 2012 - August 2015
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation July 2010 - January 2012
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2008 - July 2010
Nestle January 2007 - June 2008
Nestle Purina October 2001 - December 2006
Ralston Purina 1996 - 2001
Andersen Consulting 1994 - 1996
Skills
Security, Information Security, Risk Management, Cyber Security, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Information Security..., Enterprise Architecture, Program Management, Management, Strategy, Data Center, Governance, Project Management, Leadership, Software Documentation, IT Management, CISSP, IT Service Management, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, SDLC, Business Continuity, PCI DSS, SharePoint, Vulnerability Assessment, Cloud Computing, ITIL, IT Operations, Virtualization, IT Audit, Computer Security
Education
Oregon State University
M.S.
Truman State University
B.A.
Dawn Dupler Dawn Dupler's Ralston Purina Experience December 1990 - December 1995
Job Author St. Louis in the Civil War, Technical Writer, Adjunct Professor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Author March 2013 - Present
Borden Foods, Ralston Purina, Mallinckrodt Chemical June 1990 - Present
St Louis Community College 2011 - Present
Writer January 2003 - Present
Carlson Food Careers 1998 - 2001
Borden Research Centre December 1995 - September 1997
Ralston Purina December 1990 - December 1995
Skills
Teaching, Creative Writing, Product Development, Project Management, Public Speaking, Editing, Copy Editing, Technical Writing, Sales, Copywriting, Poetry, Higher Education, Research, Social Media, Public Relations, Books, Publishing, Proofreading, Blogging, Publications
Education
Lindenwood University
MFA, Writing —Poetry/Fiction
Missouri University of Science and Technology
BS, Chemical Engineering
Author March 2013 - Present
Borden Foods, Ralston Purina, Mallinckrodt Chemical June 1990 - Present
St Louis Community College 2011 - Present
Writer January 2003 - Present
Carlson Food Careers 1998 - 2001
Borden Research Centre December 1995 - September 1997
Ralston Purina December 1990 - December 1995
Skills
Teaching, Creative Writing, Product Development, Project Management, Public Speaking, Editing, Copy Editing, Technical Writing, Sales, Copywriting, Poetry, Higher Education, Research, Social Media, Public Relations, Books, Publishing, Proofreading, Blogging, Publications
Education
Lindenwood University
MFA, Writing —Poetry/Fiction
Missouri University of Science and Technology
BS, Chemical Engineering
Jeff Nicholson's Ralston Purina Experience June 1982 - August 1991
Job Investor/Consultant
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Independent March 2013 - Present
Animal Supply Company January 2005 - March 2013
Animal Supply Logistics, LLC March 2002 - December 2005
Link Logistics System January 1996 - July 2001
Pacific Cartage & Warehousing January 1992 - July 1995
Ralston Purina June 1982 - August 1991
Skills
Logistics, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Strategy, Warehousing, Retail, Management, Sales Management, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Development, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Key Account Management, P&L Management, Sales, Sales Operations
Education
Oregon State University 1978 — 1982
BA, Business
Independent March 2013 - Present
Animal Supply Company January 2005 - March 2013
Animal Supply Logistics, LLC March 2002 - December 2005
Link Logistics System January 1996 - July 2001
Pacific Cartage & Warehousing January 1992 - July 1995
Ralston Purina June 1982 - August 1991
Skills
Logistics, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Strategy, Warehousing, Retail, Management, Sales Management, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Development, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Key Account Management, P&L Management, Sales, Sales Operations
Education
Oregon State University 1978 — 1982
BA, Business
Andrea Yetter's Ralston Purina Experience August 1987 - July 1989
Job Owner, JLH Enterprises (premium merchandise)
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
JLH Enterprises January 2009 - Present
JLH Enterprises May 1997 - December 2008
Maritz February 1990 - July 1997
Ralston Purina August 1987 - July 1989
Monsanto November 1984 - August 1987
Maritz June 1981 - November 1984
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Sales Management, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Management, B2B, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Market Research, Email Marketing, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Organizational..., Event Management, Nonprofits, Advertising, PowerPoint, Business Planning, Program Management
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Marketing
Mehlville High School
JLH Enterprises January 2009 - Present
JLH Enterprises May 1997 - December 2008
Maritz February 1990 - July 1997
Ralston Purina August 1987 - July 1989
Monsanto November 1984 - August 1987
Maritz June 1981 - November 1984
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Sales Management, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Management, B2B, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Market Research, Email Marketing, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Organizational..., Event Management, Nonprofits, Advertising, PowerPoint, Business Planning, Program Management
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Marketing
Mehlville High School
Charles Bibbs Charles Bibbs's Ralston Purina Experience January 1972 - January 1977
Job OWNER / VISUAL ARTIST at STUDIO B ART PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
STUDIO B ART PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION January 1985 - Present
STUDIO B ART PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION January 1982 - Present
Boeing Commercial Airplanes January 1978 - January 1993
Ralston Purina January 1972 - January 1977
Skills
Fine Art, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Contemporary Art, Drawing, Photography, Photoshop, Sculpture, Social Media, Illustration, Public Relations, Event Management, Galleries, Entertainment, Murals, Watercolor, Social Networking, Blogging, Art Education, Printmaking, Creative Direction, Mixed Media, Public Art, Museums, Adobe Creative Suite, Acrylic, Web Design, Advertising, Digital Photography, Social Media Marketing, Art Direction, Figurative Art, Curating, Creative Writing, Collage, Portraits, Arts Administration, Abstraction, Posters, Logo Design, Visual Arts, Event Planning, Editing, Oil Painting, Teaching, Illustrator, Art Exhibitions, Craft, Books, Artists
Education
UC Davis 1975 — 1975
certificate of commpletion, Food Technology and Processing
Long Beach City College 1968 — 1970
Associate of Arts (AA), Fine and Studio Arts
Los Angeles Harbor College 1966 — 1968
Credited studies in art, Fine and Studio Arts
STUDIO B ART PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION January 1985 - Present
STUDIO B ART PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION January 1982 - Present
Boeing Commercial Airplanes January 1978 - January 1993
Ralston Purina January 1972 - January 1977
Skills
Fine Art, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Contemporary Art, Drawing, Photography, Photoshop, Sculpture, Social Media, Illustration, Public Relations, Event Management, Galleries, Entertainment, Murals, Watercolor, Social Networking, Blogging, Art Education, Printmaking, Creative Direction, Mixed Media, Public Art, Museums, Adobe Creative Suite, Acrylic, Web Design, Advertising, Digital Photography, Social Media Marketing, Art Direction, Figurative Art, Curating, Creative Writing, Collage, Portraits, Arts Administration, Abstraction, Posters, Logo Design, Visual Arts, Event Planning, Editing, Oil Painting, Teaching, Illustrator, Art Exhibitions, Craft, Books, Artists
Education
UC Davis 1975 — 1975
certificate of commpletion, Food Technology and Processing
Long Beach City College 1968 — 1970
Associate of Arts (AA), Fine and Studio Arts
Los Angeles Harbor College 1966 — 1968
Credited studies in art, Fine and Studio Arts
EDWARD Luckey's Ralston Purina Experience 1995 - 2000
Job Senior Consultant at Matrix Technologies, Inc.
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Matrix Technologies, Inc. January 2015 - Present
South Coast Systems Inc 2005 - 2014
Automation & Control Concepts 2001 - 2004
Ralston Purina 1995 - 2000
Phillips 66 May 1990 - September 1995
Skills
PLC Programming, HMI Design, Process Engineering, Project Management, Process Improvement, Process Integration, Integrated Systems, Process Control, PLC, Automation, DCS, Human Machine Interface, Manufacturing, Modicon, iFix, SCADA, Instrumentation, Control Systems Design, Commissioning
Education
Kansas State University
Matrix Technologies, Inc. January 2015 - Present
South Coast Systems Inc 2005 - 2014
Automation & Control Concepts 2001 - 2004
Ralston Purina 1995 - 2000
Phillips 66 May 1990 - September 1995
Skills
PLC Programming, HMI Design, Process Engineering, Project Management, Process Improvement, Process Integration, Integrated Systems, Process Control, PLC, Automation, DCS, Human Machine Interface, Manufacturing, Modicon, iFix, SCADA, Instrumentation, Control Systems Design, Commissioning
Education
Kansas State University
Eugenio Bortone's Ralston Purina Experience September 1994 - December 1998
Job Global R&D Emerging Snacks Pellet Technology
Industry Food Production
Experience
Global R&D, PepsiCo March 2015 - Present
PepsiCo - Frito Lay April 2000 - March 2015
Independent Consultant January 1999 - March 2000
Ralston Purina September 1994 - December 1998
Skills
Food Science, Food Industry, Food Processing, Product Development, Aquaculture, Feed Processing, Animal Nutrition, Extrusion, Ingredients, Food Technology, Shotgun Coach, Olympic Trap Shooting, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, HACCP, Rheology, Open Innovation, Product Innovation, Quality Assurance, Dairy, Food Chemistry, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Consumer Products, Commercialization, Food, Dairy Products, Flavors, FMCG, Innovation Management, Protein Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Bakery, Quality Management, Snacks, Nutrition, Science, Process Engineering, Microbiology, GMP, R&D, Food Quality, Chemistry, Agriculture, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Design of Experiments, Experimental Design, Strategic Thinking, Pilot Plant
Education
Kansas State University 1989 — 1994
Ph.D, Grain Science
Kansas State University 1989 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), BS, MS, Ph.D.
Global R&D, PepsiCo March 2015 - Present
PepsiCo - Frito Lay April 2000 - March 2015
Independent Consultant January 1999 - March 2000
Ralston Purina September 1994 - December 1998
Skills
Food Science, Food Industry, Food Processing, Product Development, Aquaculture, Feed Processing, Animal Nutrition, Extrusion, Ingredients, Food Technology, Shotgun Coach, Olympic Trap Shooting, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, HACCP, Rheology, Open Innovation, Product Innovation, Quality Assurance, Dairy, Food Chemistry, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Consumer Products, Commercialization, Food, Dairy Products, Flavors, FMCG, Innovation Management, Protein Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Bakery, Quality Management, Snacks, Nutrition, Science, Process Engineering, Microbiology, GMP, R&D, Food Quality, Chemistry, Agriculture, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Design of Experiments, Experimental Design, Strategic Thinking, Pilot Plant
Education
Kansas State University 1989 — 1994
Ph.D, Grain Science
Kansas State University 1989 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), BS, MS, Ph.D.
Rebecca Carpenter Gockel's Ralston Purina Experience 1994 - 1998
Job Associate Professor/Paralegal Program Coordinator
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lewis & Clark Community College September 2001 - Present
Rebecca Gockel September 2012 - Present
St. Louis University - John Cook School of Business 2003 - 2004
Energizer Battery Company 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1998
Motorola, Inc. 1991 - 1994
McLean County State's Attorney 1991 - 1991
Skills
Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
Webster University 1995 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Illinois State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology, Major/Political Science, Minor
The George Washington University - School of Business 1993 — 1993
Certification, Federal Contract Administration
Lewis & Clark Community College September 2001 - Present
Rebecca Gockel September 2012 - Present
St. Louis University - John Cook School of Business 2003 - 2004
Energizer Battery Company 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1998
Motorola, Inc. 1991 - 1994
McLean County State's Attorney 1991 - 1991
Skills
Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
Webster University 1995 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Illinois State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology, Major/Political Science, Minor
The George Washington University - School of Business 1993 — 1993
Certification, Federal Contract Administration
Carlos Carrillo Carlos Carrillo's Ralston Purina Experience November 1998 - December 2000
Job Passionate about Soccer, Family, Life & More!
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Pace Academy November 2014 - Present
Corporate Visions Inc. January 2012 - January 2015
WittyParrot October 2013 - December 2014
Promitto Marketing October 2008 - March 2012
Sweet Escapes Cafe and Bakery February 2005 - March 2008
Siebel Systems December 2000 - October 2004
Ralston Purina November 1998 - December 2000
Hallmark Cards November 1995 - November 1998
Hallmark Cards August 1993 - November 1995
IBM November 1990 - August 1993
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Online Community..., Digital Marketing..., SEO, New Business Development, International Sales &..., Key Account Management, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Sales Process, CRM, Business Development, Management, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Sales, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Product Launch, Community Management, SaaS, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Sales Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Solution Selling, Start-ups, Change Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, B2B, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Fundraising, Market Research, Networking, Product Marketing, Program Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com
Education
Mercer University 1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science/History
Pace Academy November 2014 - Present
Corporate Visions Inc. January 2012 - January 2015
WittyParrot October 2013 - December 2014
Promitto Marketing October 2008 - March 2012
Sweet Escapes Cafe and Bakery February 2005 - March 2008
Siebel Systems December 2000 - October 2004
Ralston Purina November 1998 - December 2000
Hallmark Cards November 1995 - November 1998
Hallmark Cards August 1993 - November 1995
IBM November 1990 - August 1993
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Online Community..., Digital Marketing..., SEO, New Business Development, International Sales &..., Key Account Management, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Sales Process, CRM, Business Development, Management, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Sales, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Product Launch, Community Management, SaaS, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Sales Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Solution Selling, Start-ups, Change Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, B2B, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Fundraising, Market Research, Networking, Product Marketing, Program Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com
Education
Mercer University 1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science/History
Kim W. (Kim Joyce) Hamann Kim W. (Kim Joyce) Hamann's Ralston Purina Experience 1991 - 1995
Job Information Technology Professional with 20+ years experience
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Enterprise Holdings April 2013 - March 2015
Enterprise Holdings Inc. February 2013 - March 2013
Enterprise Holdings Inc. January 2012 - January 2013
KV Pharmaceutical June 2009 - November 2011
KV Pharmaceutical November 2007 - June 2009
Ralcorp 1997 - 2007
Ralston Foods 1997 - 2000
United HealthCare 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1995
Skills
Oracle OSM, Siebel CRM, JD Edwards, EDI, Project Management, IBM Rational Tools, Integration, Software Documentation, SDLC, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Management, Business Analysis, ERP, Enterprise Software, IT Management, Software Development, Change Management, Leadership, Vendor Management, Training, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Visio, SharePoint, Strategy, Budgets, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Testing, Business Process..., PeopleSoft, Six Sigma, MS Project, IBM iSeries, ClearQuest, Forecasting, User Acceptance Testing, User Requirements, Project Charter, Reporting & Analysis, Request Tracker, FTP, SFTP, SSL, Production Support, Application Lifecycle...
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Enterprise Holdings April 2013 - March 2015
Enterprise Holdings Inc. February 2013 - March 2013
Enterprise Holdings Inc. January 2012 - January 2013
KV Pharmaceutical June 2009 - November 2011
KV Pharmaceutical November 2007 - June 2009
Ralcorp 1997 - 2007
Ralston Foods 1997 - 2000
United HealthCare 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1995
Skills
Oracle OSM, Siebel CRM, JD Edwards, EDI, Project Management, IBM Rational Tools, Integration, Software Documentation, SDLC, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Management, Business Analysis, ERP, Enterprise Software, IT Management, Software Development, Change Management, Leadership, Vendor Management, Training, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Visio, SharePoint, Strategy, Budgets, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Testing, Business Process..., PeopleSoft, Six Sigma, MS Project, IBM iSeries, ClearQuest, Forecasting, User Acceptance Testing, User Requirements, Project Charter, Reporting & Analysis, Request Tracker, FTP, SFTP, SSL, Production Support, Application Lifecycle...
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Dave Sjolin Dave Sjolin's Ralston Purina Experience 1984 - 1990
Job The Research Staff | Trusted Analysis & Report Writing | Helping You Delight Your Clients
Industry Market Research
Experience
The Research Staff 1990 - Present
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1984
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1978
Rabin Research Company 1975 - 1976
Quaker Oats Company 1969 - 1975
Skills
Market Research, Marketing Research, Report Writing, Quantitative Research, Focus Groups, Qualitative Research, Survey Design, Consumer Insight
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1968 — 1969
MBA, Marketing
Michigan State University 1964 — 1968
BA, Marketing
The Research Staff 1990 - Present
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1984
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1978
Rabin Research Company 1975 - 1976
Quaker Oats Company 1969 - 1975
Skills
Market Research, Marketing Research, Report Writing, Quantitative Research, Focus Groups, Qualitative Research, Survey Design, Consumer Insight
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1968 — 1969
MBA, Marketing
Michigan State University 1964 — 1968
BA, Marketing
Gary Isbell Gary Isbell's Ralston Purina Experience February 1973 - January 1980
Job CFO at Frates Insurance & Risk Management
Industry Insurance
Experience
Frates Insurance & Risk Management January 1980 - Present
Ralston Purina February 1973 - January 1980
Skills
Accounting, Fixed Assets, Management, Budgeting, Finance, Human Resources, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Auditing
Education
Oklahoma Christian University 1969 — 1973
BS in Accounting & Business Management, Accounting and Business/Management
University of Central Oklahoma 1972 — 1972
Advanced Accounting Courses, Accounting and Business/Management
Frates Insurance & Risk Management January 1980 - Present
Ralston Purina February 1973 - January 1980
Skills
Accounting, Fixed Assets, Management, Budgeting, Finance, Human Resources, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Auditing
Education
Oklahoma Christian University 1969 — 1973
BS in Accounting & Business Management, Accounting and Business/Management
University of Central Oklahoma 1972 — 1972
Advanced Accounting Courses, Accounting and Business/Management
Don McIntosh Don McIntosh's Ralston Purina Experience 1985 - 1987
Job Managing Director at NextCoast Technologies, LLC
Industry Computer Software
Experience
NextCoast Technologies, LLC July 2014 - Present
Gnosis Management Group, Inc. September 2000 - Present
CIMware October 1987 - February 2000
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1987
Emerson Electric Co. 1982 - 1985
Skills
Manufacturing, Automation, MES, Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Process Control, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Open Systems..., Management, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Business Analysis, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Integration, Project Planning, Software Project..., Lean Manufacturing, Business Process..., Enterprise Software, ERP, Management Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Change Management, Product Management, Business Planning, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, IT Strategy, Outsourcing, CRM, Operational Excellence
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1990 — 1991
MS, Operations Management & Information Systems
John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University 1985 — 1987
MBA - Management Science
University of Missouri-Rolla 1978 — 1982
BS, Electrical Engineering
NextCoast Technologies, LLC July 2014 - Present
Gnosis Management Group, Inc. September 2000 - Present
CIMware October 1987 - February 2000
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1987
Emerson Electric Co. 1982 - 1985
Skills
Manufacturing, Automation, MES, Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Process Control, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Open Systems..., Management, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Business Analysis, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Integration, Project Planning, Software Project..., Lean Manufacturing, Business Process..., Enterprise Software, ERP, Management Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Change Management, Product Management, Business Planning, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, IT Strategy, Outsourcing, CRM, Operational Excellence
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1990 — 1991
MS, Operations Management & Information Systems
John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University 1985 — 1987
MBA - Management Science
University of Missouri-Rolla 1978 — 1982
BS, Electrical Engineering
Antonio Jose Gomez Antonio Jose Gomez's Ralston Purina Experience 1993 - 1998
Job President Regional Vice President General Manager Latin America International
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Whirlpool Corporation 2009 - 2014
Whirlpool Corporation 2007 - 2009
Whirlpool Corporation 2004 - 2006
Monsanto Company 1999 - 2003
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1998
Skills
LAR, Consumer Products, Six Sigma, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Customer Insight, Demand Planning, SAP, Product Innovation, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Latin America, Trade Marketing, Pricing, FMCG, Management, New Business Development, Product Launch, Business Planning, Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2011 — 2011
Advanced Executive Program
Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración – IESA 2003 — 2003
Programa Avanzado de Alta Gerencia
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1991 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Universidad de Los Andes 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Whirlpool Corporation 2009 - 2014
Whirlpool Corporation 2007 - 2009
Whirlpool Corporation 2004 - 2006
Monsanto Company 1999 - 2003
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1998
Skills
LAR, Consumer Products, Six Sigma, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Customer Insight, Demand Planning, SAP, Product Innovation, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Latin America, Trade Marketing, Pricing, FMCG, Management, New Business Development, Product Launch, Business Planning, Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2011 — 2011
Advanced Executive Program
Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración – IESA 2003 — 2003
Programa Avanzado de Alta Gerencia
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1991 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Universidad de Los Andes 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Peter B. Belman Peter B. Belman's Ralston Purina Experience 1988 - 1995
Job VP / GM GarageTek of Greater Washington
Industry Construction
Experience
GarageTek August 2002 - Present
City Publications, Greater DC December 2006 - June 2013
Motient 2000 - 2002
AT&T Wireless / TeleCorp 1997 - 2000
Sprint PCS / SPRINT SPECTRUM (APC) 1995 - 1997
American Personal Communications 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1995
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Start-ups, Sales, Sales Management, Public Relations, Lead Generation, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1989
MBA
Knox College 1983 — 1987
BA
GarageTek August 2002 - Present
City Publications, Greater DC December 2006 - June 2013
Motient 2000 - 2002
AT&T Wireless / TeleCorp 1997 - 2000
Sprint PCS / SPRINT SPECTRUM (APC) 1995 - 1997
American Personal Communications 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1995
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Start-ups, Sales, Sales Management, Public Relations, Lead Generation, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1989
MBA
Knox College 1983 — 1987
BA
Lisa M. Giles Lisa M. Giles's Ralston Purina Experience June 1980 - July 1983
Job CEO of Giles & Associates Consultancy, Inc. and Optivara, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
GenMark Dx February 2015 - Present
Optivara, Inc January 2013 - Present
Giles & Associates Consultancy, Inc. 2000 - Present
Durata Therapeutics August 2013 - November 2014
Searle Pharmaceuticals March 1996 - July 2000
Abbott Laboratories 1983 - 1993
Ralston Purina June 1980 - July 1983
Skills
Strategy Development, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Marketing, Management, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Launch, Executive Management, Market Analysis, Start-ups, Medical Devices, Market Research, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Sales
Education
Juniata College 1976 — 1980
B.S., Economics & Marketing
GenMark Dx February 2015 - Present
Optivara, Inc January 2013 - Present
Giles & Associates Consultancy, Inc. 2000 - Present
Durata Therapeutics August 2013 - November 2014
Searle Pharmaceuticals March 1996 - July 2000
Abbott Laboratories 1983 - 1993
Ralston Purina June 1980 - July 1983
Skills
Strategy Development, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Marketing, Management, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Launch, Executive Management, Market Analysis, Start-ups, Medical Devices, Market Research, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Sales
Education
Juniata College 1976 — 1980
B.S., Economics & Marketing
Bev (Graham) Fritz Bev (Graham) Fritz's Ralston Purina Experience 1989 - 2000
Job Finance Team Lead/Sr Oracle Implementation Anaylst at Centric Group, LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Centric Group, LLC April 2011 - Present
Maritz October 2000 - December 2011
Ralston Purina 1989 - 2000
Skills
Oracle Financials, SME, Oracle, Oracle HR, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Oracle Applications, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Visio, ERP, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., Project Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Process Improvement, Software Documentation
Education
Missouri State University
BA, Accounting
Centric Group, LLC April 2011 - Present
Maritz October 2000 - December 2011
Ralston Purina 1989 - 2000
Skills
Oracle Financials, SME, Oracle, Oracle HR, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Oracle Applications, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Visio, ERP, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., Project Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Process Improvement, Software Documentation
Education
Missouri State University
BA, Accounting
Randy Carlson's Ralston Purina Experience May 1991 - February 1996
Job Marketing & Innovation leader with expertise in reinventing and building brands from subscale to worldclass
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Vector Branding February 2015 - Present
Keystone Equity, LLC June 2014 - Present
Diageo January 2004 - February 2014
Diageo September 2010 - February 2013
Diageo January 2004 - September 2010
PepsiCo International January 2002 - December 2003
Tropicana (PepsiCo) 1996 - 2001
Ralston Purina May 1991 - February 1996
deSter 1990 - 1991
Follman Properties/Oncor International 1987 - 1990
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Equity, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Brand Architecture, Product Innovation, Customer Marketing, Positioning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, Global Marketing, Consumer Products, FMCG, Integrated Marketing, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Research, Relationship Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Insight, Market Planning, Segmentation, Brand Development, Strategy, Market Analysis, IRI, International Marketing, Beverage Industry, Consumer Marketing, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Development, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Saint Louis University 1991 — 1993
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1985 — 1987
BS, Business Administration
New York University 2007 — 2010
Master of Real Estate, Real Estate Development
Vector Branding February 2015 - Present
Keystone Equity, LLC June 2014 - Present
Diageo January 2004 - February 2014
Diageo September 2010 - February 2013
Diageo January 2004 - September 2010
PepsiCo International January 2002 - December 2003
Tropicana (PepsiCo) 1996 - 2001
Ralston Purina May 1991 - February 1996
deSter 1990 - 1991
Follman Properties/Oncor International 1987 - 1990
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Equity, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Brand Architecture, Product Innovation, Customer Marketing, Positioning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, Global Marketing, Consumer Products, FMCG, Integrated Marketing, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Research, Relationship Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Insight, Market Planning, Segmentation, Brand Development, Strategy, Market Analysis, IRI, International Marketing, Beverage Industry, Consumer Marketing, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Development, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Saint Louis University 1991 — 1993
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1985 — 1987
BS, Business Administration
New York University 2007 — 2010
Master of Real Estate, Real Estate Development
Robert Welsh's Ralston Purina Experience 1990 - 1996
Job Principal at RW Growth Partners, LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
RW Growth Partners, LLC 2015 - Present
Welsh IP Strategies, LLC 2013 - Present
Energizer Personal Care, LLC 2008 - 2013
Energizer Holdings, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Energizer 1996 - 2003
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1996
BF Goodrich Chemical Company 1989 - 1990
Ralston Purina Company 1986 - 1989
Dow Chemical Company 1984 - 1986
Skills
Complex Litigation..., Legal Strategy..., Class Action Litigation..., Crisis Management, Handling Attorney..., Cross-functional Team..., Intellectual Property, Patent Strategy..., IP Litigation, IP Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Contract Negotiation,..., ITC Enforcement..., FDA Monograph Compliance, FDA 510k Compliance, Dispute Resolution..., Regulatory Affairs, Advertising and..., Advertising Litigation, Acquisition Integration, Management Consulting, Legal Department..., Department Budgeting, Mentoring, Personal Care, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Management, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Legal Writing, Litigation, Trade Secrets, IP, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Joint Ventures, Litigation Management, Privacy Law, Licensing, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Legal Advice, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington 1981 — 1983
J.D., Law
Indiana University Bloomington 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
RW Growth Partners, LLC 2015 - Present
Welsh IP Strategies, LLC 2013 - Present
Energizer Personal Care, LLC 2008 - 2013
Energizer Holdings, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Energizer 1996 - 2003
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1996
BF Goodrich Chemical Company 1989 - 1990
Ralston Purina Company 1986 - 1989
Dow Chemical Company 1984 - 1986
Skills
Complex Litigation..., Legal Strategy..., Class Action Litigation..., Crisis Management, Handling Attorney..., Cross-functional Team..., Intellectual Property, Patent Strategy..., IP Litigation, IP Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Contract Negotiation,..., ITC Enforcement..., FDA Monograph Compliance, FDA 510k Compliance, Dispute Resolution..., Regulatory Affairs, Advertising and..., Advertising Litigation, Acquisition Integration, Management Consulting, Legal Department..., Department Budgeting, Mentoring, Personal Care, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Management, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Legal Writing, Litigation, Trade Secrets, IP, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Joint Ventures, Litigation Management, Privacy Law, Licensing, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Legal Advice, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Due Diligence
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington 1981 — 1983
J.D., Law
Indiana University Bloomington 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
Christine Wentworth Christine Wentworth's Ralston Purina Experience 1988 - 1990
Job Director at Kellogg Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Kellogg Company November 2012 - Present
Kellogg Company August 2010 - November 2012
Kellogg Company November 2009 - August 2010
Kellogg Company November 2008 - November 2009
Kellogg Company January 2005 - November 2008
Kellogg Company March 2003 - December 2004
Ralcorp, Bremner Inc 1996 - 2003
Ralcorp Beech Nut 1990 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1990
Kellogg Company 1985 - 1987
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, FMCG, Food Industry, Procurement, Food Packaging, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Supplier..., Strategic Planning, Strategy Alignment, Supplier Risk Management, Cost Reduction/Avoidance, Packaging Engineering, Executive Support, Supplier Development, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food, HACCP, Manufacturing, Food Science
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1989
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management of Technology
Michigan State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Packaging
Kellogg Company November 2012 - Present
Kellogg Company August 2010 - November 2012
Kellogg Company November 2009 - August 2010
Kellogg Company November 2008 - November 2009
Kellogg Company January 2005 - November 2008
Kellogg Company March 2003 - December 2004
Ralcorp, Bremner Inc 1996 - 2003
Ralcorp Beech Nut 1990 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1990
Kellogg Company 1985 - 1987
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, FMCG, Food Industry, Procurement, Food Packaging, Strategic Alliances, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Supplier..., Strategic Planning, Strategy Alignment, Supplier Risk Management, Cost Reduction/Avoidance, Packaging Engineering, Executive Support, Supplier Development, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food, HACCP, Manufacturing, Food Science
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1989
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management of Technology
Michigan State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Packaging
Edward Minson, CFS Edward Minson, CFS's Ralston Purina Experience 1980 - 1982
Job Director of Commercial Business Development at Natural American Foods Inc.
Industry Food Production
Experience
Natural American Foods Inc. April 2014 - Present
Solazyme, Inc (formerly Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals) November 2011 - April 2014
Corn Products International (now Ingredion); SPI Polyols (acquired by Corn Products) 1999 - 2011
Eskimo Pie Corporation (now Denali Ingredients) 1997 - 1999
Grace Cocoa/Ambrosia Chocolate (now ADM Cocoa) 1982 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1982
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 - 1980
Arthur D. Little 1977 - 1977
Skills
Dairy, Ingredients, Chocolate, Food Industry, Confectionery, Food, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Dairy Products, Food Technology, R&D, FMCG, GMP, Raw Materials, HACCP, Food Safety, Bakery, Consumer Products, Frozen Food, Sensory Evaluation, Commercialization, Meat, Product Development, Snacks, Flavors, Food Service
Education
Marquette University 1984 — 1987
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1980
M.S., Food Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1974 — 1978
B.S., Food Science
Natural American Foods Inc. April 2014 - Present
Solazyme, Inc (formerly Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals) November 2011 - April 2014
Corn Products International (now Ingredion); SPI Polyols (acquired by Corn Products) 1999 - 2011
Eskimo Pie Corporation (now Denali Ingredients) 1997 - 1999
Grace Cocoa/Ambrosia Chocolate (now ADM Cocoa) 1982 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1982
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 - 1980
Arthur D. Little 1977 - 1977
Skills
Dairy, Ingredients, Chocolate, Food Industry, Confectionery, Food, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Dairy Products, Food Technology, R&D, FMCG, GMP, Raw Materials, HACCP, Food Safety, Bakery, Consumer Products, Frozen Food, Sensory Evaluation, Commercialization, Meat, Product Development, Snacks, Flavors, Food Service
Education
Marquette University 1984 — 1987
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1980
M.S., Food Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1974 — 1978
B.S., Food Science
Dan Stanick Dan Stanick's Ralston Purina Experience March 1985 - August 1999
Job Director of Sales at DanDPak Foods
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Dan-D-Pak Foods RSMShultz Foods1999 - 2007
Ralston Purina March 1985 - August 1999
Skills
Key Account Development, Grocery, Supply Chain, Distributed Team...
Education
Mt. San Antonio College 1991 — 1992
AA, Business
University of Phoenix 1988 — 1991
BSBA, Business
Dan-D-Pak Foods RSMShultz Foods1999 - 2007
Ralston Purina March 1985 - August 1999
Skills
Key Account Development, Grocery, Supply Chain, Distributed Team...
Education
Mt. San Antonio College 1991 — 1992
AA, Business
University of Phoenix 1988 — 1991
BSBA, Business
Paul Even, PMP Paul Even, PMP's Ralston Purina Experience January 2000 - May 2001
Job Team Lead, R2C PdM ES at Davis Defense Group, Inc.
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Davis Defense Group, Inc. May 2014 - Present
The Columbia Group September 2012 - May 2014
Defense Acquisition University 2004 - 2014
Davis Defense Group November 2005 - August 2012
General Dynamics Information Technology 2009 - July 2012
Capital One 2007 - 2012
Ralston Purina January 2000 - May 2001
Ralston Purina January 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Logistics, Military, Defense, Operations Management, Program Management, DoD, Security Clearance, Manufacturing, Project Planning, PMP, Military Logistics, Government Contracting, Government, Operational Planning, Military Experience, Logistics Management, Project Management, Leadership, Military Operations, Analysis, Emergency Management, Supervisory Skills, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Command, Policy, Technical Writing, Management, Proposal Writing, Training, Integration, Maintenance Management, Federal Government, Cross-functional Team..., National Security, Procurement, Security, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Configuration Management, Team Building, Homeland Security, Information Assurance, Army, Top Secret, Systems Engineering, Navy, Force Protection, Weapons
Education
National University 1984 — 1990
Master of Science (MS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Davis Defense Group, Inc. May 2014 - Present
The Columbia Group September 2012 - May 2014
Defense Acquisition University 2004 - 2014
Davis Defense Group November 2005 - August 2012
General Dynamics Information Technology 2009 - July 2012
Capital One 2007 - 2012
Ralston Purina January 2000 - May 2001
Ralston Purina January 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Logistics, Military, Defense, Operations Management, Program Management, DoD, Security Clearance, Manufacturing, Project Planning, PMP, Military Logistics, Government Contracting, Government, Operational Planning, Military Experience, Logistics Management, Project Management, Leadership, Military Operations, Analysis, Emergency Management, Supervisory Skills, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Command, Policy, Technical Writing, Management, Proposal Writing, Training, Integration, Maintenance Management, Federal Government, Cross-functional Team..., National Security, Procurement, Security, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Configuration Management, Team Building, Homeland Security, Information Assurance, Army, Top Secret, Systems Engineering, Navy, Force Protection, Weapons
Education
National University 1984 — 1990
Master of Science (MS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Tim Kleptz's Ralston Purina Experience 1988 - 1991
Job Vice President of Operations at Lochard Inc.
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Lochard Inc. September 2013 - Present
SuperPetz Animal Suplies 2010 - 2013
Purity Foods Inc 1991 - 2010
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1991
Lopez Foods, Inc September 1987 - August 1988
Northwest Missouri State University September 1985 - May 1987
Dinner Bell Foods May 1984 - September 1985
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Social Media, Start-ups, Retail, Team Building, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Mentoring, Sales Management, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Project Management, B2B, Product Development, Leadership, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Leadership, Income Statement, Purchasing, P&L Management, Social Media Marketing, Food, Customer Satisfaction, Market Planning, Profit, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Marketing, P, P&L
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1985 — 1987
MS, Agriculture Science
Oklahoma State University 1979 — 1983
BS, Animal Science - Food Science
Lochard Inc. September 2013 - Present
SuperPetz Animal Suplies 2010 - 2013
Purity Foods Inc 1991 - 2010
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1991
Lopez Foods, Inc September 1987 - August 1988
Northwest Missouri State University September 1985 - May 1987
Dinner Bell Foods May 1984 - September 1985
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Social Media, Start-ups, Retail, Team Building, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Mentoring, Sales Management, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Project Management, B2B, Product Development, Leadership, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Leadership, Income Statement, Purchasing, P&L Management, Social Media Marketing, Food, Customer Satisfaction, Market Planning, Profit, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Marketing, P, P&L
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1985 — 1987
MS, Agriculture Science
Oklahoma State University 1979 — 1983
BS, Animal Science - Food Science
Ricardo Bianco's Ralston Purina Experience 1994 - 1999
Job Core Faculty in the Counseling Psychology Department at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Mass School of ProfessionalPsychology September 2011 - Present
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology September 2011 - Present
Boston Behavioral Medicine August 2008 - Present
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center 2007 - August 2010
Cambridge Health Alliance 2007 - December 2009
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology 2003 - 2007
Boston College 2000 - 2002
Eveready Battery Company, USA 1995 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1999
Skills
Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Psychological Assessment, Psychology, CBT, Adults, Treatment, Adolescents, Clinical Research, Clinical Psychology, DBT, Program Development, Family Therapy, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, Counseling Psychology, Behavioral Health, Young Adults, Therapists, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Mindfulness, Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychological..., Psychological Testing, Crisis Intervention, Teaching, Life Transitions, Cognition, Psychiatry, Case Managment, Anger Management, Self-esteem, Post Traumatic Stress, Motivational..., Health Psychology, Interventions, Stress Management, Grief Counseling, Adolescent Therapy, Play Therapy, Child Development, Treatment of depression, Autism Spectrum...
Education
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology 2004 — 2007
Mass School of ProfessionalPsychology September 2011 - Present
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology September 2011 - Present
Boston Behavioral Medicine August 2008 - Present
Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center 2007 - August 2010
Cambridge Health Alliance 2007 - December 2009
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology 2003 - 2007
Boston College 2000 - 2002
Eveready Battery Company, USA 1995 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1999
Skills
Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Psychological Assessment, Psychology, CBT, Adults, Treatment, Adolescents, Clinical Research, Clinical Psychology, DBT, Program Development, Family Therapy, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, Counseling Psychology, Behavioral Health, Young Adults, Therapists, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Mindfulness, Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychological..., Psychological Testing, Crisis Intervention, Teaching, Life Transitions, Cognition, Psychiatry, Case Managment, Anger Management, Self-esteem, Post Traumatic Stress, Motivational..., Health Psychology, Interventions, Stress Management, Grief Counseling, Adolescent Therapy, Play Therapy, Child Development, Treatment of depression, Autism Spectrum...
Education
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology 2004 — 2007
Paul Gillstrom Paul Gillstrom's Ralston Purina Experience January 1991 - January 1993
Job Chief Financial and Strategic Growth Officer at Western Construction Group
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Western Construction Group August 2012 - Present
Western Construction Group January 2010 - August 2012
Gateway Business Development January 2008 - January 2010
True Fitness January 2005 - October 2007
Aurora Foods January 1996 - September 2003
The Pillsbury Company January 1993 - January 1996
Ralston Purina January 1991 - January 1993
Rust-Oleum September 1987 - January 1991
Abbott Laboratories August 1985 - August 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategy, Marketing Research, Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, CRM, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Project Management, Customer Service, B2B, Product Development, New Business Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1988 — 1991
Masters of Management, Marketing
Western Construction Group August 2012 - Present
Western Construction Group January 2010 - August 2012
Gateway Business Development January 2008 - January 2010
True Fitness January 2005 - October 2007
Aurora Foods January 1996 - September 2003
The Pillsbury Company January 1993 - January 1996
Ralston Purina January 1991 - January 1993
Rust-Oleum September 1987 - January 1991
Abbott Laboratories August 1985 - August 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategy, Marketing Research, Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, CRM, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Project Management, Customer Service, B2B, Product Development, New Business Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1988 — 1991
Masters of Management, Marketing
Sunil Bobbili Sunil Bobbili's Ralston Purina Experience 1997 - 1997
Job Sr. BI Analyst at Watson Pharmaceuticals
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Actavis July 2011 - Present
Tyco Fire Protection Products September 2006 - July 2011
Burger King Corporation 2006 - 2006
Cordis (a Johnson & Johnson Co) 2005 - 2006
abc distributing, llc 1998 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1997 - 1997
Ryder System, Inc. October 1996 - December 1996
AT&T April 1996 - September 1996
Skills
Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL, Master Data Management, Data Integration, Data Profiling, Business Analysis, Oracle, Data Quality, MS Project, Resource Management, Presenter, Informatica, Integration Architecture, Offshore Project..., Offshore Resource..., Vendor Relations, Vendor Management
Education
University of Texas at Tyler 1994 — 1995
Masters, Computer Sciences
Lamar University 1992 — 1994
Masters, Environmental Sciences
University of Wyoming 1992 — 1992
Masters, Environmental Sciences
Osmania University 1987 — 1991
BE, Civil Engineering
Actavis July 2011 - Present
Tyco Fire Protection Products September 2006 - July 2011
Burger King Corporation 2006 - 2006
Cordis (a Johnson & Johnson Co) 2005 - 2006
abc distributing, llc 1998 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1997 - 1997
Ryder System, Inc. October 1996 - December 1996
AT&T April 1996 - September 1996
Skills
Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL, Master Data Management, Data Integration, Data Profiling, Business Analysis, Oracle, Data Quality, MS Project, Resource Management, Presenter, Informatica, Integration Architecture, Offshore Project..., Offshore Resource..., Vendor Relations, Vendor Management
Education
University of Texas at Tyler 1994 — 1995
Masters, Computer Sciences
Lamar University 1992 — 1994
Masters, Environmental Sciences
University of Wyoming 1992 — 1992
Masters, Environmental Sciences
Osmania University 1987 — 1991
BE, Civil Engineering
John T. Sweetwood John T. Sweetwood's Ralston Purina Experience 1985 - 1995
Job Consistent creator of value across a range of product categories and geographies
Industry Executive Office
Experience
National Assn. Of Corporate Directors April 2014 - Present
Pep Boys March 2002 - Present
Woods Investment 2002 - Present
Pep Boys September 2014 - June 2015
National Service Industries March 2002 - September 2003
Intercontinental Hotel Group 1995 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1995
Eveready Battery 1986 - 1991
Kenner Toys 1977 - 1979
Skills
Franchising, Team Building, Real Estate, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Advertising, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Change Management, Process Improvement, Customer Relations, Product Development, Customer Service, Account Management, Promotions, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Market Analysis, Team Leadership, Strategy Development, Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Management, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Leadership
Education
Xavier University 1976 — 1978
MBA, Marketing
Miami University 1965 — 1969
BS, Marketing
National Assn. Of Corporate Directors April 2014 - Present
Pep Boys March 2002 - Present
Woods Investment 2002 - Present
Pep Boys September 2014 - June 2015
National Service Industries March 2002 - September 2003
Intercontinental Hotel Group 1995 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1995
Eveready Battery 1986 - 1991
Kenner Toys 1977 - 1979
Skills
Franchising, Team Building, Real Estate, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Advertising, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Change Management, Process Improvement, Customer Relations, Product Development, Customer Service, Account Management, Promotions, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Market Analysis, Team Leadership, Strategy Development, Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Management, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Leadership
Education
Xavier University 1976 — 1978
MBA, Marketing
Miami University 1965 — 1969
BS, Marketing
Dan Berry's Ralston Purina Experience 1992 - 2000
Job Director Database Services, Storage and NOC at Constant Contact
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Constant Contact November 2009 - Present
Millipore October 2008 - November 2009
Informa July 2007 - June 2008
Staples Inc. October 1999 - July 2007
Ralston Purina 1992 - 2000
McDonnell Douglas February 1982 - February 1992
Skills
Business Intelligence, Database Design, Vendor Management, Integration, Data Warehousing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Administration, Databases, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, ITIL, Software Development, DB2, Data Governance, Business Analysis, IT Management, SQL, Performance Tuning, IT Strategy, ETL, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Management, Change Management, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies
Education
Lindenwood University 1984 — 1992
BA, Business Administration and Management, 3.89
St. Charles High 1976 — 1981
High School
Constant Contact November 2009 - Present
Millipore October 2008 - November 2009
Informa July 2007 - June 2008
Staples Inc. October 1999 - July 2007
Ralston Purina 1992 - 2000
McDonnell Douglas February 1982 - February 1992
Skills
Business Intelligence, Database Design, Vendor Management, Integration, Data Warehousing, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Administration, Databases, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, ITIL, Software Development, DB2, Data Governance, Business Analysis, IT Management, SQL, Performance Tuning, IT Strategy, ETL, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Management, Change Management, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies
Education
Lindenwood University 1984 — 1992
BA, Business Administration and Management, 3.89
St. Charles High 1976 — 1981
High School
Peggy Fyffe's Ralston Purina Experience 1991 - 1999
Job ADirector Trade Stewardship at The Almond Board of CA
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Almond Board of CA July 2012 - Present
Chicken of the Sea January 2010 - July 2012
The National Food Laboratory October 2007 - October 2009
Abbott Diabetes Care December 2006 - November 2007
Campbell Soup Company April 2005 - December 2006
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream March 2001 - March 2005
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1999
Ralcorp Holdings 1990 - 1999
Nabisco 1990 - 1991
Skills
Strategy, Product Development, Brand Awareness
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1986 — 1988
MBA
The Ohio State University 1978 — 1982
BS
Lake Forest High School 1974 — 1978
The Almond Board of CA July 2012 - Present
Chicken of the Sea January 2010 - July 2012
The National Food Laboratory October 2007 - October 2009
Abbott Diabetes Care December 2006 - November 2007
Campbell Soup Company April 2005 - December 2006
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream March 2001 - March 2005
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1999
Ralcorp Holdings 1990 - 1999
Nabisco 1990 - 1991
Skills
Strategy, Product Development, Brand Awareness
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1986 — 1988
MBA
The Ohio State University 1978 — 1982
BS
Lake Forest High School 1974 — 1978
Wayde A. Reed, PMP's Ralston Purina Experience 1995 - 2000
Job Sr. Project Manager WellPoint
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
WellPoint August 2013 - Present
Mercy Health April 2009 - August 2013
IntraISP - A Clearwire Company May 2008 - April 2009
Anheuser-Busch Companies October 2006 - May 2008
Strategic Staffing Solutions 2006 - 2008
The Arthur Wells Group 2005 - 2006
Triumph Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2006
Daugherty Business Solutions 2000 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1995 - 2000
Huttig Building Products 1992 - 1995
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Leadership, Budgets, SDLC, Program Management, Business Analysis, PMP, Vendor Management, PMO, Business Process..., Visio, Daptiv, Agile Project Management, Lean Operations, Quality Management, Clinical Data Management, EHR, Epic Systems, Vigilance, Cactus, Pastoral Care, Theology, Adult Education, Health Education, ERP Implementations, ERP Selection, Telecommunications, Time Study, Incentive Programs, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management Consulting, Software Development..., Web Project Management, Process Redesign, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Distribution Center..., Emergency Services, Technical Documentation, Functional Requirements, Functional Design, Process Flow, Personnel Selection, Human Resources, Training Delivery, Training Programme..., HR Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Process
Education
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology 2012 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA)
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1991 — 1994
BA
WellPoint August 2013 - Present
Mercy Health April 2009 - August 2013
IntraISP - A Clearwire Company May 2008 - April 2009
Anheuser-Busch Companies October 2006 - May 2008
Strategic Staffing Solutions 2006 - 2008
The Arthur Wells Group 2005 - 2006
Triumph Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2006
Daugherty Business Solutions 2000 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1995 - 2000
Huttig Building Products 1992 - 1995
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Leadership, Budgets, SDLC, Program Management, Business Analysis, PMP, Vendor Management, PMO, Business Process..., Visio, Daptiv, Agile Project Management, Lean Operations, Quality Management, Clinical Data Management, EHR, Epic Systems, Vigilance, Cactus, Pastoral Care, Theology, Adult Education, Health Education, ERP Implementations, ERP Selection, Telecommunications, Time Study, Incentive Programs, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management Consulting, Software Development..., Web Project Management, Process Redesign, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Distribution Center..., Emergency Services, Technical Documentation, Functional Requirements, Functional Design, Process Flow, Personnel Selection, Human Resources, Training Delivery, Training Programme..., HR Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Process
Education
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology 2012 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA)
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1991 — 1994
BA
Kay Wosewick's Ralston Purina Experience 1984 - 1990
Job Landscape Designer
Industry Design
Experience
Nature's Palette 2001 - Present
Pathways Indexing 1998 - Present
KW Marketing Research 1990 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1990
Monsanto 1981 - 1984
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. 1979 - 1981
Skills
Landscape Design, Native Plants, Garden Design, Organic Gardening, Rain Gardens, Gardening for Wildlife, Permaculture, School Gardens, Small Space Garden..., Back-of-Book Indexing, Landscaping, Sustainable Design, Sustainability, Gardening, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, Landscape Architecture, Garden, Sustainability..., Program Management
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 2000 — 2001
AAS, Landscape Horticulture
University of Oklahoma 1977 — 1978
MBA, except thesis, Marketing Research emphasis
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1973 — 1977
BBA, Marketing major, Philosophy minor
Nature's Palette 2001 - Present
Pathways Indexing 1998 - Present
KW Marketing Research 1990 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1990
Monsanto 1981 - 1984
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. 1979 - 1981
Skills
Landscape Design, Native Plants, Garden Design, Organic Gardening, Rain Gardens, Gardening for Wildlife, Permaculture, School Gardens, Small Space Garden..., Back-of-Book Indexing, Landscaping, Sustainable Design, Sustainability, Gardening, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, Landscape Architecture, Garden, Sustainability..., Program Management
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 2000 — 2001
AAS, Landscape Horticulture
University of Oklahoma 1977 — 1978
MBA, except thesis, Marketing Research emphasis
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1973 — 1977
BBA, Marketing major, Philosophy minor
Connie Petty's Ralston Purina Experience 1972 - 1982
Job Re/Max Results
Industry Real Estate
Experience
St. Louis World Changers January 2008 - Present
Re/Max Results January 1979 - Present
St. Louis Property Management, LLC 2008 - 2010
Ralston Purina 1972 - 1982
Mallinckrodt Chemical 1967 - 1977
Skills
Short Sales, Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Foreclosures, Sellers, Real Estate, Single Family Homes, REO, Investors, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Property, Investments, Property Management, Referrals, Condos, Marketing, HUD, New Home Sales, Listings, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Buyers
Education
roosevelt 1959 — 1963
bachelors, marketing, bible, music
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis World Changers January 2008 - Present
Re/Max Results January 1979 - Present
St. Louis Property Management, LLC 2008 - 2010
Ralston Purina 1972 - 1982
Mallinckrodt Chemical 1967 - 1977
Skills
Short Sales, Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Foreclosures, Sellers, Real Estate, Single Family Homes, REO, Investors, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Property, Investments, Property Management, Referrals, Condos, Marketing, HUD, New Home Sales, Listings, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes, Buyers
Education
roosevelt 1959 — 1963
bachelors, marketing, bible, music
Missouri Baptist University
Steve Iverstine's Ralston Purina Experience January 1995 - June 2000
Job Territory Manager at Merck Animal Health
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Merck Animal Health September 2014 - Present
Novartis Animal Health January 2008 - September 2014
Novartis Animal Health January 2004 - 2008
Novartis Animal Health July 2000 - January 2004
Ralston Purina January 1995 - June 2000
Skills
New Business Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Coaching, Cardiology, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Leadership, Sales Effectiveness, Dermatology, Sales Force Development, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Key Account Management
Education
Louisiana Tech University 1985 — 1991
Winnfield Sr. High 1982 — 1985
Merck Animal Health September 2014 - Present
Novartis Animal Health January 2008 - September 2014
Novartis Animal Health January 2004 - 2008
Novartis Animal Health July 2000 - January 2004
Ralston Purina January 1995 - June 2000
Skills
New Business Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Coaching, Cardiology, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Leadership, Sales Effectiveness, Dermatology, Sales Force Development, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Key Account Management
Education
Louisiana Tech University 1985 — 1991
Winnfield Sr. High 1982 — 1985
Claudia Burris's Ralston Purina Experience June 1980 - May 1985
Job Adjunct Professor of Photojournalism at Webster University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Webster University August 2014 - Present
Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis 2000 - Present
Webster University June 1990 - August 2013
East-West Gateway Council of Governments June 1985 - May 1990
Ralston Purina June 1980 - May 1985
Paragould Daily Press 1979 - 1980
Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Multimedia Journalism, Journalism, News Writing, Photojournalist, Feature Writing, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Blogging, Press Releases, AP Style, Storytelling, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Editorial, Newspapers, Social Media, Publications, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Web Content, Event Photography, Speech Writing, Magazines, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Photography, Multimedia, Brochures, Online Journalism, Freelance Writing, Facebook, Content Development, Copywriting, Breaking News, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Video Editing, Social Networking, InDesign, Photojournalism, Publishing, Strategic Communications, WordPress, Internal Communications, Video, Web Content Management, Digital Photography
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Journalism, Photojournalism
Webster University 1994 — 1999
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Secondary Education and Teaching
Southwest Missouri State University 1974 — 1976
Webster University August 2014 - Present
Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis 2000 - Present
Webster University June 1990 - August 2013
East-West Gateway Council of Governments June 1985 - May 1990
Ralston Purina June 1980 - May 1985
Paragould Daily Press 1979 - 1980
Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Multimedia Journalism, Journalism, News Writing, Photojournalist, Feature Writing, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Blogging, Press Releases, AP Style, Storytelling, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Editorial, Newspapers, Social Media, Publications, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Web Content, Event Photography, Speech Writing, Magazines, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Photography, Multimedia, Brochures, Online Journalism, Freelance Writing, Facebook, Content Development, Copywriting, Breaking News, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Video Editing, Social Networking, InDesign, Photojournalism, Publishing, Strategic Communications, WordPress, Internal Communications, Video, Web Content Management, Digital Photography
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Journalism, Photojournalism
Webster University 1994 — 1999
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Secondary Education and Teaching
Southwest Missouri State University 1974 — 1976
Doug Kutzgar's Ralston Purina Experience May 2000 - September 2001
Job CFO Ewing Investments/GM Ewing Properties
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Ewing Investments/Ewing Properties Inc. December 2005 - Present
Boeing September 2001 - December 2005
Ralston Purina May 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Forecasting, Budgeting, Planning, Due Diligence, Cost Analysis, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Project Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Benefit, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Finance, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Financial..., Start-ups, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Pricing, Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Internal Audit, Strategy, Business Planning
Education
Lindenwood University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS, Finance
Ewing Investments/Ewing Properties Inc. December 2005 - Present
Boeing September 2001 - December 2005
Ralston Purina May 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Forecasting, Budgeting, Planning, Due Diligence, Cost Analysis, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Project Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Benefit, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Finance, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Financial..., Start-ups, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Pricing, Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Internal Audit, Strategy, Business Planning
Education
Lindenwood University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS, Finance
Jennifer Spainhour's Ralston Purina Experience June 1991 - April 1994
Job President at JS Consulting
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
JS Consulting August 2014 - Present
GfK Market Opportunities & Innovation January 2011 - August 2014
GfK Strategic Innovation March 2007 - January 2011
PepsiCo July 2004 - July 2006
PepsiCo January 2002 - July 2004
PepsiCo May 2000 - December 2001
Nabisco June 1999 - May 2000
H.J. Heinz Company June 1995 - August 1997
Nielsen April 1994 - June 1995
Ralston Purina June 1991 - April 1994
Skills
Consumer Insight, Market Research, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Architecture, Consumer Insights, Strategy
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1997 — 1999
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Miami University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
JS Consulting August 2014 - Present
GfK Market Opportunities & Innovation January 2011 - August 2014
GfK Strategic Innovation March 2007 - January 2011
PepsiCo July 2004 - July 2006
PepsiCo January 2002 - July 2004
PepsiCo May 2000 - December 2001
Nabisco June 1999 - May 2000
H.J. Heinz Company June 1995 - August 1997
Nielsen April 1994 - June 1995
Ralston Purina June 1991 - April 1994
Skills
Consumer Insight, Market Research, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Architecture, Consumer Insights, Strategy
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1997 — 1999
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Miami University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
June Dabbs's Ralston Purina Experience 1970 - 1989
Job Team Lead, Senior Analyst at BJC HealthCare
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
BJC HealthCare January 1998 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri 1990 - 1997
Clark Oil 1989 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1970 - 1989
Skills
CISSP, PCI DSS, Information Security, HIPAA, Security, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery
Education
Missouri State University
BJC HealthCare January 1998 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri 1990 - 1997
Clark Oil 1989 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1970 - 1989
Skills
CISSP, PCI DSS, Information Security, HIPAA, Security, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Disaster Recovery
Education
Missouri State University
Duane Eichelberger's Ralston Purina Experience 1980 - 1985
Job Regional General Manager at Golden State Foods
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Golden State Foods June 2014 - Present
WhiteWave Foods 2009 - June 2014
WhiteWave Foods Company January 2006 - June 2014
Pepsi Bottling Group 1987 - 2006
Warner Lambert 1985 - 1987
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1985
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Management, Leadership, Change Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Team Building, Warehousing, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., TPM, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning
Education
Rockford College 1985 — 1988
MBA
Iowa State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Engineering
Golden State Foods June 2014 - Present
WhiteWave Foods 2009 - June 2014
WhiteWave Foods Company January 2006 - June 2014
Pepsi Bottling Group 1987 - 2006
Warner Lambert 1985 - 1987
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1985
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Management, Leadership, Change Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Team Building, Warehousing, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., TPM, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning
Education
Rockford College 1985 — 1988
MBA
Iowa State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Engineering
Kris Strobach's Ralston Purina Experience 1977 - 1990
Job President at Strobach Consulting Services LLC
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Same August 2008 - Present
Strobach Consulting Services LLC August 2008 - Present
Continental Grain/Wayne Farms 2008 - 2010
Strobach Consulting Services 2008 - 2010
Wayne Farms LLC 1990 - 2008
Purina Mills 1987 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1990
Department of Labor (OSHA) 1974 - 1977
USAF 1966 - 1970
Skills
Risk Management, Change Management, Insurance, Process Improvement, Security, Training, Operations Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Performance Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Missouri State University 1970 — 1973
BS, Industrial Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology 1964 — 1966
Airframe & Powerplant License, Reciprocating and Jet Aircraft
John F Hodge 1959 — 1962
diploma
Same August 2008 - Present
Strobach Consulting Services LLC August 2008 - Present
Continental Grain/Wayne Farms 2008 - 2010
Strobach Consulting Services 2008 - 2010
Wayne Farms LLC 1990 - 2008
Purina Mills 1987 - 1990
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1990
Department of Labor (OSHA) 1974 - 1977
USAF 1966 - 1970
Skills
Risk Management, Change Management, Insurance, Process Improvement, Security, Training, Operations Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Performance Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Missouri State University 1970 — 1973
BS, Industrial Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology 1964 — 1966
Airframe & Powerplant License, Reciprocating and Jet Aircraft
John F Hodge 1959 — 1962
diploma
Leslie Bisgard's Ralston Purina Experience 1989 - 1990
Job Business Management Professional
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Home ReNew Consignments, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Ralcorp Holdings 1996 - 2003
Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation 1990 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1990
Information Resources 1983 - 1987
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1987 — 1989
MBA, Marketing
Northern Illinois University 1978 — 1982
B.S., Marketing
Home ReNew Consignments, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Ralcorp Holdings 1996 - 2003
Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation 1990 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1990
Information Resources 1983 - 1987
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1987 — 1989
MBA, Marketing
Northern Illinois University 1978 — 1982
B.S., Marketing
Richard Goodman's Ralston Purina Experience May 1984 - August 1997
Job Chief Operating Officer at Wallis Companies
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Wallis Companies August 2015 - Present
AFB International June 2008 - August 2015
Bunge Limited 2004 - 2007
Monsanto August 2003 - August 2004
Monsanto January 2001 - June 2003
Monsanto April 1999 - January 2001
Monsanto August 1997 - March 1999
Ralston Purina May 1984 - August 1997
Skills
Food, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Team Building, Strategy, Management, Marketing Management, Marketing, Product Development, Training, Brand Management, Sales Operations, Sales
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1982 — 1984
MBA, Marketing
Kalamazoo College 1976 — 1980
BA, Economics
Wallis Companies August 2015 - Present
AFB International June 2008 - August 2015
Bunge Limited 2004 - 2007
Monsanto August 2003 - August 2004
Monsanto January 2001 - June 2003
Monsanto April 1999 - January 2001
Monsanto August 1997 - March 1999
Ralston Purina May 1984 - August 1997
Skills
Food, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Team Building, Strategy, Management, Marketing Management, Marketing, Product Development, Training, Brand Management, Sales Operations, Sales
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1982 — 1984
MBA, Marketing
Kalamazoo College 1976 — 1980
BA, Economics
Rhonda Albritton's Ralston Purina Experience February 1993 - July 1994
Job Marketing and Advertising Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
McGraw-Hill Education November 2013 - Present
YWCA Columbus January 2008 - March 2010
PRISM Marketing Communications October 2002 - December 2006
Burrell Communications January 1995 - August 1996
Ralston Purina February 1993 - July 1994
Ralston Purina January 1992 - January 1993
Ralston Purina September 1990 - December 1991
Ralston Purina August 1988 - August 1990
Genesco June 1983 - July 1986
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Market Research, Email Marketing, Advertising, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Vanderbilt University
BA, Business Administration, cum laude
McGraw-Hill Education November 2013 - Present
YWCA Columbus January 2008 - March 2010
PRISM Marketing Communications October 2002 - December 2006
Burrell Communications January 1995 - August 1996
Ralston Purina February 1993 - July 1994
Ralston Purina January 1992 - January 1993
Ralston Purina September 1990 - December 1991
Ralston Purina August 1988 - August 1990
Genesco June 1983 - July 1986
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Market Research, Email Marketing, Advertising, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Vanderbilt University
BA, Business Administration, cum laude
Barbara Lauer's Ralston Purina Experience 1984 - 1986
Job Management Consultant
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Barbara Lauer Consulting Inc. September 2002 - Present
Lloyds TSB 2000 - 2002
LEK Partnership 1991 - 2000
Kraft Canada Inc. 1986 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1986
Skills
Business Strategy, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Process..., International Business, Risk Management, Marketing, Business Development, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Business Transformation, Governance, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Program Management, Analysis
Education
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 1990 — 1990
MBA
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business 1980 — 1984
Honour Bachelor of Business Administration
Barbara Lauer Consulting Inc. September 2002 - Present
Lloyds TSB 2000 - 2002
LEK Partnership 1991 - 2000
Kraft Canada Inc. 1986 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1986
Skills
Business Strategy, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Process..., International Business, Risk Management, Marketing, Business Development, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Business Transformation, Governance, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Program Management, Analysis
Education
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 1990 — 1990
MBA
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business 1980 — 1984
Honour Bachelor of Business Administration
Rick Zuroweste's Ralston Purina Experience March 1986 - December 1992
Job Partner/CMO @ Moosylvania
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Moosylvania May 2015 - Present
Dymatize January 2013 - November 2014
Dean Foods 2007 - February 2012
The Coca-Cola Company February 1998 - August 2007
Sara Lee Foods September 1995 - December 1997
Hasbro January 1993 - September 1995
Ralston Purina March 1986 - December 1992
Ralston Purina Co., Grocery Products Division 1986 - 1992
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles 1983 - 1986
Skills
Customer Insight, Brand Architecture, Shopper Marketing, Strategy, Consumer Products, Brand Equity, FMCG, Brand Management, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Product Innovation, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Advertising, Analytics, Brand Awareness, Categorization, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Global Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Market Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Communications, P, Positioning, Pricing, Relationship Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Marketing, P&L Management
Education
Northwestern University 1982 — 1983
MS, Advertising
The University of Kansas 1980 — 1982
BSJ, Advertising
Moosylvania May 2015 - Present
Dymatize January 2013 - November 2014
Dean Foods 2007 - February 2012
The Coca-Cola Company February 1998 - August 2007
Sara Lee Foods September 1995 - December 1997
Hasbro January 1993 - September 1995
Ralston Purina March 1986 - December 1992
Ralston Purina Co., Grocery Products Division 1986 - 1992
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles 1983 - 1986
Skills
Customer Insight, Brand Architecture, Shopper Marketing, Strategy, Consumer Products, Brand Equity, FMCG, Brand Management, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Product Innovation, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Advertising, Analytics, Brand Awareness, Categorization, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Global Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Market Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Communications, P, Positioning, Pricing, Relationship Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Marketing, P&L Management
Education
Northwestern University 1982 — 1983
MS, Advertising
The University of Kansas 1980 — 1982
BSJ, Advertising
Terri Leistner Deiters's Ralston Purina Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Project Manager at Nestlé Purina North America
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Nestlé Purina North America October 2012 - Present
Nestle Purina 1997 - 2012
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1994
May Centers 1985 - 1992
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1989 — 1992
Bachelors, Business Communications/Marketing
Nestlé Purina North America October 2012 - Present
Nestle Purina 1997 - 2012
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1994
May Centers 1985 - 1992
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1989 — 1992
Bachelors, Business Communications/Marketing
Kyle Barton's Ralston Purina Experience May 2000 - September 2001
Job Senior Business Improvement Consultant
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Pioneer Hi-Bred May 2008 - Present
Wells Fargo October 2001 - May 2008
Wells Fargo Financial 2001 - 2007
Ralston Purina May 2000 - September 2001
Rockwell Collins May 1999 - May 2000
Quaker Oats May 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Business Process..., SDLC, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, Project Management, Visio, Process Improvement
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2004
Master of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1999 — 2003
MBA
Iowa State University 1991 — 1996
BS-IE, Industrial Engineering
Pioneer Hi-Bred May 2008 - Present
Wells Fargo October 2001 - May 2008
Wells Fargo Financial 2001 - 2007
Ralston Purina May 2000 - September 2001
Rockwell Collins May 1999 - May 2000
Quaker Oats May 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Business Process..., SDLC, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, Project Management, Visio, Process Improvement
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2004
Master of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1999 — 2003
MBA
Iowa State University 1991 — 1996
BS-IE, Industrial Engineering
Joseph Pinto's Ralston Purina Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Recruiting/Training & Development Manager at General Mills
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
General Mills March 1997 - Present
Frito Lay 1997 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1995
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1993
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1987
Carlin's Men's Clothing 1982 - 1984
Carlin's Men's Clothing 1981 - 1982
Carlin's Men's Clothing 1980 - 1981
Skills
Recruiting, Account Management, Training, Hiring, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Onboarding, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Public Speaking, Key Account Development, Human Resources, Trade Marketing, Talent Management, Business Development, Negotiation, Interviewing, Interviews, Sourcing, Business Planning, Word, Excel, Event Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Career Counseling
Education
Monmouth University 1976 — 1980
BA, Communications and Theatre Arts Education
General Mills March 1997 - Present
Frito Lay 1997 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1995
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1993
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1989
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1987
Carlin's Men's Clothing 1982 - 1984
Carlin's Men's Clothing 1981 - 1982
Carlin's Men's Clothing 1980 - 1981
Skills
Recruiting, Account Management, Training, Hiring, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Onboarding, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Public Speaking, Key Account Development, Human Resources, Trade Marketing, Talent Management, Business Development, Negotiation, Interviewing, Interviews, Sourcing, Business Planning, Word, Excel, Event Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Career Counseling
Education
Monmouth University 1976 — 1980
BA, Communications and Theatre Arts Education
Leslie Roettger's Ralston Purina Experience June 1992 - September 1993
Job Independent/Contract Marketing Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Metro Imaging September 2006 - May 2014
Cfx January 2001 - August 2006
ORCA Partnership March 1999 - December 2000
Brighton Agency February 1996 - March 1999
Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis January 1995 - February 1996
Brighton Agency September 1993 - January 1995
Ralston Purina June 1992 - September 1993
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Advertising, Healthcare, Sales Presentations, Health Fairs, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Trade Shows, Collateral Management, Collateral Materials..., Relationship Management, Print Development, Managing Accounts, Photography, Creative Direction, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Keynote, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, SEO
Education
Miami University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double major Communications and Journalism
Parkway Central High School 1984 — 1988
Metro Imaging September 2006 - May 2014
Cfx January 2001 - August 2006
ORCA Partnership March 1999 - December 2000
Brighton Agency February 1996 - March 1999
Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis January 1995 - February 1996
Brighton Agency September 1993 - January 1995
Ralston Purina June 1992 - September 1993
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Advertising, Healthcare, Sales Presentations, Health Fairs, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Trade Shows, Collateral Management, Collateral Materials..., Relationship Management, Print Development, Managing Accounts, Photography, Creative Direction, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Keynote, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, SEO
Education
Miami University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double major Communications and Journalism
Parkway Central High School 1984 — 1988
Dave Washburn's Ralston Purina Experience November 1997 - August 1999
Job Vice President of Operations at FLW Outdoors
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
FLW Outdoors October 2011 - Present
FLW Outdoors August 2008 - September 2011
FLW Outdoors November 2004 - July 2008
FLW Outdoors January 2002 - October 2004
FLW Outdoors September 1999 - December 2001
Ralston Purina November 1997 - August 1999
St. Louis Rams September 1997 - October 1997
Fleishman-Hillard March 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, InDesign, Leadership, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Social Media, Strategic Planning
Education
Murray State University 1993 — 1996
Masters
FLW Outdoors October 2011 - Present
FLW Outdoors August 2008 - September 2011
FLW Outdoors November 2004 - July 2008
FLW Outdoors January 2002 - October 2004
FLW Outdoors September 1999 - December 2001
Ralston Purina November 1997 - August 1999
St. Louis Rams September 1997 - October 1997
Fleishman-Hillard March 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, InDesign, Leadership, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Social Media, Strategic Planning
Education
Murray State University 1993 — 1996
Masters
Bob Bellm's Ralston Purina Experience 1977 - 1980
Job Purchasing, Sourcing and Supply Chain Professional
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Emerson Process Management August 2012 - Present
Covidien April 2012 - August 2012
Hager Companies August 2007 - March 2012
Covidien January 1999 - August 2007
Mallinckrodt 1986 - 1999
Mallinckrodt 1980 - 1986
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1980
Flour Engineers and Constructors 1974 - 1977
Skills
Procurement, Leadership, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Materials, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Professional Engineer, CPSM, Project Engineering, Inventory Control, Logistics, Supplier Negotiation, Kaizen, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Supply Chain..., Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Forecasting, Product Development, Low Cost Country..., Strategy, Management, MRP, eSourcing, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, APICS
Education
Lindenwood University
MBA, Business
University of Missouri-Rolla
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Emerson Process Management August 2012 - Present
Covidien April 2012 - August 2012
Hager Companies August 2007 - March 2012
Covidien January 1999 - August 2007
Mallinckrodt 1986 - 1999
Mallinckrodt 1980 - 1986
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1980
Flour Engineers and Constructors 1974 - 1977
Skills
Procurement, Leadership, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Materials, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Professional Engineer, CPSM, Project Engineering, Inventory Control, Logistics, Supplier Negotiation, Kaizen, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Supply Chain..., Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Forecasting, Product Development, Low Cost Country..., Strategy, Management, MRP, eSourcing, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, APICS
Education
Lindenwood University
MBA, Business
University of Missouri-Rolla
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Phil Blahut's Ralston Purina Experience June 1978 - August 1988
Job Local Coordinator at Academic Year in America
Industry Market Research
Experience
Academic Year in America May 2013 - Present
Natural Sources LLC 2005 - Present
Natural Sources LLC March 2004 - Present
U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve, National Guard Bureau August 1985 - October 2002
Ralston Purina June 1978 - August 1988
Skills
Project Management, Marketing Research, Operations Management, Strategic Thinking, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Search Engine..., Proven- Measurable..., Agriculture Harvesting..., Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Agriculture, Customer Service, Market Research, Start-ups, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Social Media
Education
Kansas State University 1976 — 1979
B.S., Ag Economic's/Business
Academic Year in America May 2013 - Present
Natural Sources LLC 2005 - Present
Natural Sources LLC March 2004 - Present
U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve, National Guard Bureau August 1985 - October 2002
Ralston Purina June 1978 - August 1988
Skills
Project Management, Marketing Research, Operations Management, Strategic Thinking, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Search Engine..., Proven- Measurable..., Agriculture Harvesting..., Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Agriculture, Customer Service, Market Research, Start-ups, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Social Media
Education
Kansas State University 1976 — 1979
B.S., Ag Economic's/Business
Harold Ewell's Ralston Purina Experience January 1984 - January 1985
Job Director, Food Safety and Quality at N2N Global
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
N2N Global June 2012 - Present
H.J. HEINZ COMPANY January 2005 - January 2012
H.J. Heinz January 1995 - January 2005
H.J. Heinz Company January 1988 - January 1995
RALSTON PURINA COMPANY January 1987 - January 1988
Ralston Purina January 1984 - January 1985
Ralston Purina January 1982 - January 1984
Skills
HACCP Certification, Seafood HACCP..., LRQA Lead Assessor..., Six Sigma Certification, Advanced Listeria..., Better Process Control..., Glass Packaging..., Flexible Film..., HACCP, Food Industry, Quality Management, Food Safety, Six Sigma, Risk Assessment, Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Food, Food Processing, BRC, Product Development, Quality Control, Auditing, GMP, Food Science, Quality System, Food Technology, Ingredients, Continuous Improvement, Consumer Products, Sop, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Management, Quality Assurance, R&D, Microbiology, FMCG, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Production Planning, Leadership, ISO, TPM, Laboratory, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, TQM, FDA, Iso 9000
Education
Oklahoma State University 1976 — 1982
Masters of Science, Food Science
Oklahoma State University 1976 — 1982
Bachelors of Science, Microbiology
N2N Global June 2012 - Present
H.J. HEINZ COMPANY January 2005 - January 2012
H.J. Heinz January 1995 - January 2005
H.J. Heinz Company January 1988 - January 1995
RALSTON PURINA COMPANY January 1987 - January 1988
Ralston Purina January 1984 - January 1985
Ralston Purina January 1982 - January 1984
Skills
HACCP Certification, Seafood HACCP..., LRQA Lead Assessor..., Six Sigma Certification, Advanced Listeria..., Better Process Control..., Glass Packaging..., Flexible Film..., HACCP, Food Industry, Quality Management, Food Safety, Six Sigma, Risk Assessment, Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Food, Food Processing, BRC, Product Development, Quality Control, Auditing, GMP, Food Science, Quality System, Food Technology, Ingredients, Continuous Improvement, Consumer Products, Sop, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Management, Quality Assurance, R&D, Microbiology, FMCG, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Production Planning, Leadership, ISO, TPM, Laboratory, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, TQM, FDA, Iso 9000
Education
Oklahoma State University 1976 — 1982
Masters of Science, Food Science
Oklahoma State University 1976 — 1982
Bachelors of Science, Microbiology
Carol Even's Ralston Purina Experience January 1995 - April 1996
Job Director at TNS North America
Industry Market Research
Experience
TNS North America October 2011 - Present
Premier Retail Networks October 2010 - October 2011
Independent Market Researcher June 2009 - September 2010
GfK September 1997 - May 2009
Maritz Research April 1996 - August 1997
Ralston Purina January 1995 - April 1996
Directions Research, Inc. June 1992 - December 1994
Kapular Market Research July 1990 - May 1992
D'Arcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles, Inc. June 1989 - September 1989
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1994 — 1996
Classes towards a Master of Business Administration
Northwestern University 1987 — 1990
BA, Economics
TNS North America October 2011 - Present
Premier Retail Networks October 2010 - October 2011
Independent Market Researcher June 2009 - September 2010
GfK September 1997 - May 2009
Maritz Research April 1996 - August 1997
Ralston Purina January 1995 - April 1996
Directions Research, Inc. June 1992 - December 1994
Kapular Market Research July 1990 - May 1992
D'Arcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles, Inc. June 1989 - September 1989
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1994 — 1996
Classes towards a Master of Business Administration
Northwestern University 1987 — 1990
BA, Economics
Elaine Fernandez's Ralston Purina Experience April 1985 - March 1988
Job Independent Contractor
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Real Estate Scorecard - Casey Wales Ltd July 2014 - Present
RN Services of St. Louis Home Health Care, LLC January 2014 - Present
Time and Talent, Inc. September 1994 - Present
Fernandez Day Care, LLC March 1988 - August 1994
Ralston Purina April 1985 - March 1988
General American Life Insurance Company June 1977 - March 1985
Skills
Customer Service, Fundraising, Project Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media, Nonprofits, Marketing, Analysis, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Organization, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Writing, Bringing Order to Chaos, Quickbooks Pro
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Management, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Real Estate Scorecard - Casey Wales Ltd July 2014 - Present
RN Services of St. Louis Home Health Care, LLC January 2014 - Present
Time and Talent, Inc. September 1994 - Present
Fernandez Day Care, LLC March 1988 - August 1994
Ralston Purina April 1985 - March 1988
General American Life Insurance Company June 1977 - March 1985
Skills
Customer Service, Fundraising, Project Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media, Nonprofits, Marketing, Analysis, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Organization, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Writing, Bringing Order to Chaos, Quickbooks Pro
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Management, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Steve Egley's Ralston Purina Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Credit Analysis, Collections and Accounts Receivable Management
Industry Publishing
Experience
US Foods May 2015 - Present
Elsevier, Inc. 2005 - July 2013
GPX, Inc. 1998 - 2004
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1998
Western Union Financial Services 1992 - 1994
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Credit, Finance, Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Credit Analysis, Sales, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Financial Services, Auditing, Budgets, Process Improvement, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Banking, Risk Management, Cash Management, Lockbox, Cash Flow Forecasting, Billing Process
Education
Webster University 1989 — 1992
Master of Science, Finance
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1982 — 1986
BSBA, Marketing/Finance
Midwestern State University
US Foods May 2015 - Present
Elsevier, Inc. 2005 - July 2013
GPX, Inc. 1998 - 2004
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1998
Western Union Financial Services 1992 - 1994
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Credit, Finance, Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Credit Analysis, Sales, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Financial Services, Auditing, Budgets, Process Improvement, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Banking, Risk Management, Cash Management, Lockbox, Cash Flow Forecasting, Billing Process
Education
Webster University 1989 — 1992
Master of Science, Finance
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1982 — 1986
BSBA, Marketing/Finance
Midwestern State University
Gary Crosslin's Ralston Purina Experience 1979 - 1995
Job Retired Pet Food R&D
Industry Research
Experience
Self Employed Dry Pet Food Consultant July 2009 - Present
Nutro Products 1995 - 2007
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Ingredients, Food Safety, Product Development, HACCP, Pet Food, Food Science, R&D, Purchasing, Food Processing, Packaging, GMP, Food Industry, Retail, Inventory Management, Food, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Pricing, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, FMCG, Key Account Development, Process Engineering, Customer Insight, Quality Management, Dairy, Lean Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Forecasting, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Income Statement, Commercialization, Trade Shows, Brand Management, Formulation, Product Management, Team Building, Product Marketing, Pets, Business Planning, Strategy
Education
Kansas State University 1972 — 1979
PhD, Grain Science, Nutrition
Self Employed Dry Pet Food Consultant July 2009 - Present
Nutro Products 1995 - 2007
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Ingredients, Food Safety, Product Development, HACCP, Pet Food, Food Science, R&D, Purchasing, Food Processing, Packaging, GMP, Food Industry, Retail, Inventory Management, Food, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Pricing, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, FMCG, Key Account Development, Process Engineering, Customer Insight, Quality Management, Dairy, Lean Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Forecasting, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Income Statement, Commercialization, Trade Shows, Brand Management, Formulation, Product Management, Team Building, Product Marketing, Pets, Business Planning, Strategy
Education
Kansas State University 1972 — 1979
PhD, Grain Science, Nutrition
James Flora's Ralston Purina Experience 1977 - 2008
Job Executive Vice President at ProPet, LLC
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
ProPet, LLC Executive Vice PresidentPro-Pet LLC2000 - 2008
Pro-Pet LLC 2000 - 2008
Agribusiness Associates 1977 - 2008
America Managment Associates 1977 - 2008
Purina Mills, Inc 1977 - 2008
Ralston Purina 1977 - 2008
Ralston Purina Corporation 1977 - 2008
Purina Mills Inc 1977 - 1991
Purina Mills Inc 1977 - 1991
Blue Seal Feeds 1977 - 1991
Education
Michigan State University 1971 — 1975
BA, Psychology
ProPet, LLC Executive Vice PresidentPro-Pet LLC2000 - 2008
Pro-Pet LLC 2000 - 2008
Agribusiness Associates 1977 - 2008
America Managment Associates 1977 - 2008
Purina Mills, Inc 1977 - 2008
Ralston Purina 1977 - 2008
Ralston Purina Corporation 1977 - 2008
Purina Mills Inc 1977 - 1991
Purina Mills Inc 1977 - 1991
Blue Seal Feeds 1977 - 1991
Education
Michigan State University 1971 — 1975
BA, Psychology
Paul Ott's Ralston Purina Experience 1976 - 1979
Job Entrepreneur and Consumer Product Sales Specialist
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Cabinet Source June 1990 - Present
acme food brokerage 1984 - 1988
ralston purina 1976 - 1979
Education
Kent State University
Cabinet Source June 1990 - Present
acme food brokerage 1984 - 1988
ralston purina 1976 - 1979
Education
Kent State University
LaMont Lewis's Ralston Purina Experience August 1985 - August 1986
Job IT Manager at Enterprise Holdings
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Enterprise Holdings June 2014 - Present
Enterprise Holdings March 2014 - May 2014
MasterCard January 1997 - March 2014
Litton/PRC (Northrup Gruman) January 1990 - December 1996
Maryville University August 1986 - May 1990
Westinghouse Electric Company June 1989 - August 1989
Continental Bakeries June 1988 - August 1988
Ralston Purina August 1985 - August 1986
Skills
Networking, Information Technology, SDLC, Visio, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Software Project..., Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, SharePoint, Data Warehousing, Requirements Gathering, PMO, Process Improvement, PMP, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Portfolio..., Testing, Integration, IT Management, SQL, MS Project, Analysis, Business Requirements, Security, Software Documentation, EMV, Payment Systems
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2007 — 2009
Master of Information Management, Technical Professionals, Project Management
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1986 — 1990
B.S., Management Information Systems
Enterprise Holdings June 2014 - Present
Enterprise Holdings March 2014 - May 2014
MasterCard January 1997 - March 2014
Litton/PRC (Northrup Gruman) January 1990 - December 1996
Maryville University August 1986 - May 1990
Westinghouse Electric Company June 1989 - August 1989
Continental Bakeries June 1988 - August 1988
Ralston Purina August 1985 - August 1986
Skills
Networking, Information Technology, SDLC, Visio, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Software Project..., Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, SharePoint, Data Warehousing, Requirements Gathering, PMO, Process Improvement, PMP, Disaster Recovery, Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Portfolio..., Testing, Integration, IT Management, SQL, MS Project, Analysis, Business Requirements, Security, Software Documentation, EMV, Payment Systems
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2007 — 2009
Master of Information Management, Technical Professionals, Project Management
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1986 — 1990
B.S., Management Information Systems
Charlie Britain, CPSA's Ralston Purina Experience January 1980 - January 1983
Job Marketing Analytics Analyst at McKee Foods Corporation
Industry Food Production
Experience
McKee Foods Corporation November 2012 - Present
McKee Foods Corporation April 2003 - November 2012
Dean Foods July 2000 - March 2002
Acosta Sales Company January 1998 - June 2000
Acosta Sales Company August 1993 - December 1997
Kraft General Foods January 1990 - February 1993
Kraft, Inc. January 1983 - January 1990
Ralston Purina January 1980 - January 1983
Skills
Nielsen, IRI, Grocery, Categorization, Retail, Sales, Space Management, Management, Shopper Marketing, AC Nielsen, Sales Operations, Market Analysis, Analysis, Brand Management, Sales Management, Merchandising, Assortment, Employee Training, Nielsen Nitro, IRI Xlerate, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Tableau, ROI Analysis, Promotional Analysis, Hiring Employees
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 1995 — 1997
Master, Business Administration
McNeese State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
McKee Foods Corporation November 2012 - Present
McKee Foods Corporation April 2003 - November 2012
Dean Foods July 2000 - March 2002
Acosta Sales Company January 1998 - June 2000
Acosta Sales Company August 1993 - December 1997
Kraft General Foods January 1990 - February 1993
Kraft, Inc. January 1983 - January 1990
Ralston Purina January 1980 - January 1983
Skills
Nielsen, IRI, Grocery, Categorization, Retail, Sales, Space Management, Management, Shopper Marketing, AC Nielsen, Sales Operations, Market Analysis, Analysis, Brand Management, Sales Management, Merchandising, Assortment, Employee Training, Nielsen Nitro, IRI Xlerate, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Tableau, ROI Analysis, Promotional Analysis, Hiring Employees
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 1995 — 1997
Master, Business Administration
McNeese State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Chris Cowell's Ralston Purina Experience 1986 - 1990
Job Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs at Nestle Purina
Industry Food Production
Experience
Nestle Purina PetCare 2002 - Present
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1990 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1990
Skills
Ingredients, Food, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Safety, HACCP, Product Development, Pet Food, Management, Food Industry, Regulatory Affairs, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Food Technology, Food Processing, ISO 22000, R&D, Quality Management, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Consumer Products, Food Microbiology, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., Animal Nutrition, Poultry, Formulation, Food Chemistry, Meat, Clinical Nutrition, Microbiology
Education
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1984
BS, MS, Nutrition
Nestle Purina PetCare 2002 - Present
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1990 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1990
Skills
Ingredients, Food, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Safety, HACCP, Product Development, Pet Food, Management, Food Industry, Regulatory Affairs, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Food Technology, Food Processing, ISO 22000, R&D, Quality Management, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Consumer Products, Food Microbiology, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., Animal Nutrition, Poultry, Formulation, Food Chemistry, Meat, Clinical Nutrition, Microbiology
Education
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1984
BS, MS, Nutrition
Elizabeth LeBrun's Ralston Purina Experience May 1998 - August 1998
Job Communications and Marketing Professional
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Aquinas Institute of Theology December 2013 - December 2014
Redevelopment Opportunities for Women June 2011 - April 2013
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis February 2010 - March 2011
Lafayette Industries August 2007 - January 2010
Drake & Company December 2005 - December 2006
St. Louis Association of REALTORS October 2001 - November 2005
Digital Interactive, LLC January 2000 - October 2001
Shandwick-St. Louis May 1999 - September 1999
Paris Beacon News August 1998 - May 1999
Ralston Purina May 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Event Planning, Publications, Journalism, Online Research, Public Affairs, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Grant Writing, Editing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Newsletters
Education
Indiana State University 1995 — 1999
BS, HONORS Public Relations/Speech Communications; HONORS Print Journalism
Aquinas Institute of Theology December 2013 - December 2014
Redevelopment Opportunities for Women June 2011 - April 2013
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis February 2010 - March 2011
Lafayette Industries August 2007 - January 2010
Drake & Company December 2005 - December 2006
St. Louis Association of REALTORS October 2001 - November 2005
Digital Interactive, LLC January 2000 - October 2001
Shandwick-St. Louis May 1999 - September 1999
Paris Beacon News August 1998 - May 1999
Ralston Purina May 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Event Planning, Publications, Journalism, Online Research, Public Affairs, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Grant Writing, Editing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Newsletters
Education
Indiana State University 1995 — 1999
BS, HONORS Public Relations/Speech Communications; HONORS Print Journalism
Kitty O'Dea's Ralston Purina Experience 1987 - 1996
Job Marketing Director Who Grows Businesses by Focusing on the Customer, Brand Building & Integrated Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Capella Education Company 2003 - 2003
SimonDelivers.com 1999 - 2001
The Pillsbury Company 1996 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1996
Foote Cone & Belding 1983 - 1985
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Brand Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Direct Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1982 — 1983
Masters of Management, Marketing
University of Colorado Boulder 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management / Marketing
Capella Education Company 2003 - 2003
SimonDelivers.com 1999 - 2001
The Pillsbury Company 1996 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1996
Foote Cone & Belding 1983 - 1985
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Brand Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Direct Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1982 — 1983
Masters of Management, Marketing
University of Colorado Boulder 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management / Marketing
Willard Robertson's Ralston Purina Experience 1979 - 1982
Job Senior Director Environmental at MasterBrand Cabinets
Industry Furniture
Experience
MasterBrand Cabinets January 2002 - Present
Electrolux 1990 - 1999
Electrolux 1985 - 1990
Electrolux 1982 - 1985
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1982
Archer Daniels Midland, Inc 1978 - 1979
Skills
Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Training, Change Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Project Management, Environmental Compliance, Quality Management, Environmental Awareness, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous Waste..., FMEA, Management, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Team Building
Education
St. Ambrose University 1980 — 1982
Masters, Business Adminstration
Iowa State University 1974 — 1978
BS, Agricultural Engineering
MasterBrand Cabinets January 2002 - Present
Electrolux 1990 - 1999
Electrolux 1985 - 1990
Electrolux 1982 - 1985
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1982
Archer Daniels Midland, Inc 1978 - 1979
Skills
Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Training, Change Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Project Management, Environmental Compliance, Quality Management, Environmental Awareness, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous Waste..., FMEA, Management, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Team Building
Education
St. Ambrose University 1980 — 1982
Masters, Business Adminstration
Iowa State University 1974 — 1978
BS, Agricultural Engineering
Tom Herzog's Ralston Purina Experience January 1988 - January 1992
Job Accountant at Owens Illinois
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Owens-Illinois Inc July 2010 - Present
ECOLAB, INC July 2005 - October 2009
ECOLAB, INC July 1998 - October 2009
MICRO CENTER INC., Home Office November 1993 - May 1997
Micro Center September 1992 - May 1997
Ralston Purina January 1988 - January 1992
Skills
Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Finance, Auditing, Budgets, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management, Accruals
Education
Muskingum College 1987 — 1991
BA, Accounting
Muskingum College
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Owens-Illinois Inc July 2010 - Present
ECOLAB, INC July 2005 - October 2009
ECOLAB, INC July 1998 - October 2009
MICRO CENTER INC., Home Office November 1993 - May 1997
Micro Center September 1992 - May 1997
Ralston Purina January 1988 - January 1992
Skills
Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Finance, Auditing, Budgets, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management, Accruals
Education
Muskingum College 1987 — 1991
BA, Accounting
Muskingum College
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
William Farrow's Ralston Purina Experience 1993 - February 1996
Job Logistics and Business Professional
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
ODW Logistics, Inc. February 2010 - Present
Staffing Leadership Group October 2009 - February 2010
Ralston Foods April 2007 - May 2009
Ralston Foods and The Carriage House Companies April 2003 - April 2007
Ralston Foods February 1997 - April 2003
Ralston Foods February 1996 - February 1997
Ralston Purina 1993 - February 1996
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1993
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1991
Bremco Industries 1983 - 1988
Skills
Purchasing, Project Management, Warehousing, Logistics, 3PL, Employee Training, Training Manuals, Customs Compliance, MRP, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Reverse Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Leadership
Education
Ohio University 1997 — 1999
MBA, Business Management, 3.66
Ohio University 1988 — 1993
BBA, Business Management, 3.33
Continuous Education 1987 — 1987
Certificate, Various
ODW Logistics, Inc. February 2010 - Present
Staffing Leadership Group October 2009 - February 2010
Ralston Foods April 2007 - May 2009
Ralston Foods and The Carriage House Companies April 2003 - April 2007
Ralston Foods February 1997 - April 2003
Ralston Foods February 1996 - February 1997
Ralston Purina 1993 - February 1996
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1993
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1991
Bremco Industries 1983 - 1988
Skills
Purchasing, Project Management, Warehousing, Logistics, 3PL, Employee Training, Training Manuals, Customs Compliance, MRP, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Reverse Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Leadership
Education
Ohio University 1997 — 1999
MBA, Business Management, 3.66
Ohio University 1988 — 1993
BBA, Business Management, 3.33
Continuous Education 1987 — 1987
Certificate, Various
John Moll's Ralston Purina Experience March 1993 - January 1995
Job Former Director of Engineering at Nestle Purina; Principal, Lighthouse LLC
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Nestle Purina March 1979 - October 2013
Ralston Purina March 1993 - January 1995
Ralston Purina January 1989 - January 1992
Ralston Purina March 1979 - May 1989
Fruin-Colnon Corporation June 1969 - January 1979
Skills
Presentations and..., Organizational..., Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Management, Quality Assurance, Training, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Product Development, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Procurement
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management 2000 — 2000
None -- Leadership Development, Managing Projects
University of Missouri-Rolla 1965 — 1969
BS/CE, Civil Engineering
Nestle Purina March 1979 - October 2013
Ralston Purina March 1993 - January 1995
Ralston Purina January 1989 - January 1992
Ralston Purina March 1979 - May 1989
Fruin-Colnon Corporation June 1969 - January 1979
Skills
Presentations and..., Organizational..., Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Management, Quality Assurance, Training, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Product Development, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Procurement
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management 2000 — 2000
None -- Leadership Development, Managing Projects
University of Missouri-Rolla 1965 — 1969
BS/CE, Civil Engineering
Mark Hays's Ralston Purina Experience September 1991 - August 1997
Job Corporate Properties Director at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Wells Fargo April 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo November 2005 - April 2014
Principal Financial Group August 1999 - November 2005
Ralston Purina September 1991 - August 1997
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Change Management, Problem Solving, Facilities Management, Property Management, Risk Management, Banking, Compliance, Business Strategy, Pricing, Vendor Relations, Outsourcing, Team Building, Management
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1989 — 1991
Master of International Management, Management
Iowa State University 1985 — 1989
B.A., Political Science, International Relations
Wells Fargo April 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo November 2005 - April 2014
Principal Financial Group August 1999 - November 2005
Ralston Purina September 1991 - August 1997
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Change Management, Problem Solving, Facilities Management, Property Management, Risk Management, Banking, Compliance, Business Strategy, Pricing, Vendor Relations, Outsourcing, Team Building, Management
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1989 — 1991
Master of International Management, Management
Iowa State University 1985 — 1989
B.A., Political Science, International Relations
Wayne Robb's Ralston Purina Experience 1982 - 1986
Job Principal Controls Software Engineer at ABB
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
ABB Controls EngineerS-S TechJanuary 1993 - December 1994
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning January 1987 - December 1994
Alcatel Canada Wire January 1991 - December 1993
Ainsworth Inc. June 1984 - December 1990
Ralston Purina 1982 - 1986
Skills
Robotics, Automation, PLC, Control Systems Design, Allen Bradley, Electricians, Electrical Engineering, Robot, DeviceNet, Process Control, Control Logic, Process Automation, Instrumentation, HMIs, Motion Control, Variable Frequency..., Industrial Control, SCADA, Manufacturing..., Electrical Controls, Machine Vision, Profibus, Servo
Education
Mohawk College 1980 — 1983
Electrical, Electrical
ABB Controls EngineerS-S TechJanuary 1993 - December 1994
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning January 1987 - December 1994
Alcatel Canada Wire January 1991 - December 1993
Ainsworth Inc. June 1984 - December 1990
Ralston Purina 1982 - 1986
Skills
Robotics, Automation, PLC, Control Systems Design, Allen Bradley, Electricians, Electrical Engineering, Robot, DeviceNet, Process Control, Control Logic, Process Automation, Instrumentation, HMIs, Motion Control, Variable Frequency..., Industrial Control, SCADA, Manufacturing..., Electrical Controls, Machine Vision, Profibus, Servo
Education
Mohawk College 1980 — 1983
Electrical, Electrical
Deuane Wells's Ralston Purina Experience December 1970 - January 1972
Job Owner at Midwest Recruiters
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Midwest Recruiters September 1982 - Present
Management Recruiters June 1978 - September 1982
Evans Grain Company January 1972 - June 1978
Ralston Purina December 1970 - January 1972
Skills
Personnel Recruiting, Business Management, Executive Search, Technical Recruiting, Agricultural Recruiting, Agriculture, Personnel Selection, Management, Recruiting, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Talent Acquisition, Business Planning, Talent Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Business Development, Marketing, Sales Management, Start-ups, Coaching, Market Research, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Training, Retail, Leadership Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Account Management, B2B, Human Resources, Key Account Management, Product Development, Sales Operations, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Market Analysis, Agribusiness, Trade Shows, Public Relations
Education
Kansas State University 1966 — 1970
BS, Feed Science
Midwest Recruiters September 1982 - Present
Management Recruiters June 1978 - September 1982
Evans Grain Company January 1972 - June 1978
Ralston Purina December 1970 - January 1972
Skills
Personnel Recruiting, Business Management, Executive Search, Technical Recruiting, Agricultural Recruiting, Agriculture, Personnel Selection, Management, Recruiting, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Talent Acquisition, Business Planning, Talent Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Business Development, Marketing, Sales Management, Start-ups, Coaching, Market Research, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Training, Retail, Leadership Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Account Management, B2B, Human Resources, Key Account Management, Product Development, Sales Operations, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Market Analysis, Agribusiness, Trade Shows, Public Relations
Education
Kansas State University 1966 — 1970
BS, Feed Science
Terry Misak's Ralston Purina Experience 1980 - 1997
Job Owner/President
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Wichita Body and Equipment, LLC August 2010 - Present
Grede Foundries- Wichita Division 2004 - 2010
Operations, Production Control, Engineering, and Fleet maintenance August 1980 - 2010
Compass Minerals 2001 - 2004
Harper Industries Inc. 1997 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1997
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Project Management, Time Management, Operations Management, Management, Budgets, Engineering, Process Improvement, Automotive, Team Building, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Education
Kansas State University 1975 — 1979
BSAE, Agricultural Engineering
Wichita Body and Equipment, LLC August 2010 - Present
Grede Foundries- Wichita Division 2004 - 2010
Operations, Production Control, Engineering, and Fleet maintenance August 1980 - 2010
Compass Minerals 2001 - 2004
Harper Industries Inc. 1997 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1997
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Project Management, Time Management, Operations Management, Management, Budgets, Engineering, Process Improvement, Automotive, Team Building, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Education
Kansas State University 1975 — 1979
BSAE, Agricultural Engineering
Karen McRae's Ralston Purina Experience June 1988 - December 1993
Job National Category Insights Manager, The CocaCola Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
The Coca-Cola Company January 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company January 2007 - December 2014
Eastman Kodak January 2004 - December 2006
Eastman Kodak January 2000 - December 2003
Eastman Kodak January 1997 - December 1999
Information Resources, Inc January 1994 - December 1996
Ralston Purina June 1988 - December 1993
Skills
Consumer Products, Grocery, National Retailers, Category Management, Category Insights, Customer Insight, Consumer Insight, Analytics, Sales Presentations, Cross-functional Team..., Nielsen, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Space Management, Planogram Development, Account Management, Strategy, Management, Trade Marketing, Pricing, Leadership, Sales Management, Business Development, Tactical Sales Planning
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
BS, Marketing
The Coca-Cola Company January 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company January 2007 - December 2014
Eastman Kodak January 2004 - December 2006
Eastman Kodak January 2000 - December 2003
Eastman Kodak January 1997 - December 1999
Information Resources, Inc January 1994 - December 1996
Ralston Purina June 1988 - December 1993
Skills
Consumer Products, Grocery, National Retailers, Category Management, Category Insights, Customer Insight, Consumer Insight, Analytics, Sales Presentations, Cross-functional Team..., Nielsen, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Space Management, Planogram Development, Account Management, Strategy, Management, Trade Marketing, Pricing, Leadership, Sales Management, Business Development, Tactical Sales Planning
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
BS, Marketing
Doug Schalk's Ralston Purina Experience October 1980 - November 1993
Job Senior Manager Materials at Mars Petcare
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Mars Petcare June 2007 - Present
Doane Pet Care April 2000 - June 2006
Doane Pet Care December 1993 - April 2000
Ralston Purina October 1980 - November 1993
Skills
Process Improvement, Management, Pet Food, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Science, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Manufacturing
Education
Oklahoma State University 1979 — 1981
Master's degree, Food Science
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences
Mars Petcare June 2007 - Present
Doane Pet Care April 2000 - June 2006
Doane Pet Care December 1993 - April 2000
Ralston Purina October 1980 - November 1993
Skills
Process Improvement, Management, Pet Food, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Science, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Manufacturing
Education
Oklahoma State University 1979 — 1981
Master's degree, Food Science
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences
Jim Moberg's Ralston Purina Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Chief Operating Officer at Brute Industries, Inc
Industry Automotive
Experience
Brute Industries, Inc January 2012 - Present
Brute Industries, Inc April 2010 - December 2011
Besse Forest Products Group May 2002 - April 2010
Engineered Machined Products 1999 - 2002
Waterworks 1996 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Leadership, Training, Account Management, Business Strategy, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Team Building, Sales Management
Education
Indiana University South Bend 1981 — 1985
MSBA, Business
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1976 — 1978
BBA, Accounting
Brute Industries, Inc January 2012 - Present
Brute Industries, Inc April 2010 - December 2011
Besse Forest Products Group May 2002 - April 2010
Engineered Machined Products 1999 - 2002
Waterworks 1996 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1993 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Leadership, Training, Account Management, Business Strategy, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Team Building, Sales Management
Education
Indiana University South Bend 1981 — 1985
MSBA, Business
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1976 — 1978
BBA, Accounting
John Boeger's Ralston Purina Experience 1985 - 1993
Job Account Director at CheckMark
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CheckMark Communications, Nestle Purina 2005 - Present
Ansira 2004 - 2005
TrueFocus 2002 - 2004
Casino Queen 1999 - 2002
Momentum Worldwide 1993 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1993
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles 1983 - 1985
Skills
Direct Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Brand Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Interactive Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Research
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
CheckMark Communications, Nestle Purina 2005 - Present
Ansira 2004 - 2005
TrueFocus 2002 - 2004
Casino Queen 1999 - 2002
Momentum Worldwide 1993 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1993
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles 1983 - 1985
Skills
Direct Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Brand Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Interactive Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Research
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Michelle Sumnler's Ralston Purina Experience 1987 - 1989
Job Office Manager at A Living Angel Home Care Ltd
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
A Living Angel Home Care Ltd 2009 - Present
A Living Angel Home Care Ltd June 2008 - Present
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1989
Skills
Certified Nurses Aide, License Practical..., Certified Secretarial...
Education
McKendree University 1987 — 1988
Secretarial Word Processing
Southwestern Illinois College 1983 — 1983
CNA
A Living Angel Home Care Ltd 2009 - Present
A Living Angel Home Care Ltd June 2008 - Present
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1989
Skills
Certified Nurses Aide, License Practical..., Certified Secretarial...
Education
McKendree University 1987 — 1988
Secretarial Word Processing
Southwestern Illinois College 1983 — 1983
CNA
Carl Rust's Ralston Purina Experience 1991 - 1993
Job Sanitation Program Manager at Kellogg Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
Kellogg Company 2010 - Present
Kellogg Company 2000 - 2010
Kellogg Company 1993 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1993
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats 1986 - 1991
Star Center 1981 - 1986
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, Pest Control, SSOP, Technical Writing, Sanitation, Training, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Inventory Control, Process Scheduler, Food Manufacturing, Budgets, Management, Bakery, Validation, Food Industry
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management
St. Xavier High Cincinnati Ohio 1972 — 1975
Kellogg Company 2010 - Present
Kellogg Company 2000 - 2010
Kellogg Company 1993 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1993
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats 1986 - 1991
Star Center 1981 - 1986
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, Pest Control, SSOP, Technical Writing, Sanitation, Training, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Inventory Control, Process Scheduler, Food Manufacturing, Budgets, Management, Bakery, Validation, Food Industry
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management
St. Xavier High Cincinnati Ohio 1972 — 1975
Daniel Sohn's Ralston Purina Experience January 1999 - January 2001
Job Animal Nutrition and Marketing
Industry Research
Experience
Sohn Marketing & Technology March 2012 - Present
Cargill March 2009 - February 2012
Cargill March 2007 - March 2009
Cargill January 2004 - March 2007
Cargill January 2001 - March 2004
Ralston Purina January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Budgets, Public Speaking, C++, C, Editing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Java
Education
Oklahoma State University 1990 — 1993
Post Doctor, Swine Nutrition
Oklahoma State University 1986 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Nutrition
Sohn Marketing & Technology March 2012 - Present
Cargill March 2009 - February 2012
Cargill March 2007 - March 2009
Cargill January 2004 - March 2007
Cargill January 2001 - March 2004
Ralston Purina January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Budgets, Public Speaking, C++, C, Editing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Java
Education
Oklahoma State University 1990 — 1993
Post Doctor, Swine Nutrition
Oklahoma State University 1986 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Nutrition
Stanley Socha's Ralston Purina Experience January 1995 - March 1996
Job Northeast Regional Logistics Manager at Interstate Brands Corporation
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Interstate Brands Corporation January 2011 - July 2011
Interstate Brands Corporation February 2007 - January 2011
Interstate Brands Corporation March 1996 - February 2007
Ralston Purina January 1995 - March 1996
Ralston Purina July 1993 - January 1995
Ralston Purina July 1991 - July 1993
Ralston Purina June 1988 - July 1991
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Transportation, SQF, HACCP, Food Industry, Manufacturing, 5S, Logistics, Food Safety, Budgets, Management, Bakery, Food Processing, Food Service
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology
MS, Industrial Management
Rutgers University
BS, Business Administration
Middlesex County College
AS, Industrial Engineering Technology
Interstate Brands Corporation January 2011 - July 2011
Interstate Brands Corporation February 2007 - January 2011
Interstate Brands Corporation March 1996 - February 2007
Ralston Purina January 1995 - March 1996
Ralston Purina July 1993 - January 1995
Ralston Purina July 1991 - July 1993
Ralston Purina June 1988 - July 1991
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Transportation, SQF, HACCP, Food Industry, Manufacturing, 5S, Logistics, Food Safety, Budgets, Management, Bakery, Food Processing, Food Service
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology
MS, Industrial Management
Rutgers University
BS, Business Administration
Middlesex County College
AS, Industrial Engineering Technology
Dennis Schlagel's Ralston Purina Experience June 1981 - November 1992
Job Executive Director at Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Fellowship of Christian Farmers 1993 - Present
Ralston Purina June 1981 - November 1992
Jesup, Iowa High School July 1978 - June 1981
Skills
Roofing gothic arch..., married 34 years, 4 children; two...
Education
Iowa State University 1972 — 1978
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agricultural Education
Auckland, New Zealand 1973 — 1974
Capernwray College, Biblical Studies
Fellowship of Christian Farmers 1993 - Present
Ralston Purina June 1981 - November 1992
Jesup, Iowa High School July 1978 - June 1981
Skills
Roofing gothic arch..., married 34 years, 4 children; two...
Education
Iowa State University 1972 — 1978
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agricultural Education
Auckland, New Zealand 1973 — 1974
Capernwray College, Biblical Studies
Daniel Kampwerth's Ralston Purina Experience 1988 - 1995
Job Budget Specialist at McKendree University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
McKendree University 2011 - Present
National Bank 2008 - 2010
First Bank 2006 - 2008
Germantown Trust & Savings Bank 2000 - 2006
Missouri Easter Seal Society 1995 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1995
Deloitte 1986 - 1988
Skills
CPA, Financial Analysis, Accounting, General Ledger, Budgets, Financial Accounting, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping
Education
McKendree University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.70
Millikin University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, 3.53
McKendree University 2011 - Present
National Bank 2008 - 2010
First Bank 2006 - 2008
Germantown Trust & Savings Bank 2000 - 2006
Missouri Easter Seal Society 1995 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1988 - 1995
Deloitte 1986 - 1988
Skills
CPA, Financial Analysis, Accounting, General Ledger, Budgets, Financial Accounting, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping
Education
McKendree University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.70
Millikin University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, 3.53
Doug Schalk's Ralston Purina Experience October 1980 - November 1993
Job Retired at Mars Petcare
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Mars Petcare July 2011 - Present
Doane Pet care December 1993 - May 2006
Ralston Purina October 1980 - November 1993
Skills
Product and Process..., Pet Food Product..., Pet Treat Development, Extrusion Training, High Slurry product..., Food Safety Training, Pet Food Process...
Education
Oklahoma State University 1979 — 1981
Master's degree, Food Science
University of Missouri-Columbia 1977 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Mars Petcare July 2011 - Present
Doane Pet care December 1993 - May 2006
Ralston Purina October 1980 - November 1993
Skills
Product and Process..., Pet Food Product..., Pet Treat Development, Extrusion Training, High Slurry product..., Food Safety Training, Pet Food Process...
Education
Oklahoma State University 1979 — 1981
Master's degree, Food Science
University of Missouri-Columbia 1977 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Erika Hayslip's Ralston Purina Experience January 1995 - April 2002
Job Pharmaceuticals Professional
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Steinhausers December 2014 - Present
Fort Dodge Animal Health 2008 - 2012
Ralston Purina January 1995 - April 2002
Ralston Purina September 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Key Account Management, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Endocrinology, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Allergy, Nephrology, Urology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology
Education
Lone Star College System 2012 — 2012
Special Education and Teaching
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Nutrition, Behavior, and Advanced Genetics
Steinhausers December 2014 - Present
Fort Dodge Animal Health 2008 - 2012
Ralston Purina January 1995 - April 2002
Ralston Purina September 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Key Account Management, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Endocrinology, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Allergy, Nephrology, Urology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology
Education
Lone Star College System 2012 — 2012
Special Education and Teaching
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Nutrition, Behavior, and Advanced Genetics
Greg Brenneman's Ralston Purina Experience January 1971 - October 1996
Job RSM at Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Industry Machinery
Experience
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. April 1996 - Present
Ralston Purina January 1971 - October 1996
Education
Kansas State University 1967 — 1971
Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. April 1996 - Present
Ralston Purina January 1971 - October 1996
Education
Kansas State University 1967 — 1971
Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
William Minton's Ralston Purina Experience November 1979 - October 1984
Job Senior Project Engineer at Schwans Foods
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Schwan’s Global Supply Chain, Inc October 2013 - Present
Saint-Gobain Container, Inc April 2007 - September 2013
Kraft Foods Nabisco Brands May 1999 - April 2007
Anheuser-Busch January 1999 - May 1999
Kraft Foods Nabisco Brands March 1994 - January 1999
First Brands May 1990 - March 1994
Ralston Purina November 1979 - October 1984
Skills
Project Management, Electric Power, Electrical Controls, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Engineering, Electricians, PLC, Process Engineering, Instrumentation, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Control Systems Design, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Cross-functional Team...
Education
North Carolina State University
BS, Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
BS, Animal Science, PreVet
Schwan’s Global Supply Chain, Inc October 2013 - Present
Saint-Gobain Container, Inc April 2007 - September 2013
Kraft Foods Nabisco Brands May 1999 - April 2007
Anheuser-Busch January 1999 - May 1999
Kraft Foods Nabisco Brands March 1994 - January 1999
First Brands May 1990 - March 1994
Ralston Purina November 1979 - October 1984
Skills
Project Management, Electric Power, Electrical Controls, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Engineering, Electricians, PLC, Process Engineering, Instrumentation, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Control Systems Design, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Cross-functional Team...
Education
North Carolina State University
BS, Electrical Engineering
North Carolina State University
BS, Animal Science, PreVet
PepsiCo
General Mills
ConAgra Foods
Frito Lay
US Foods
Nestle USA
Nestle
Nestle S.A.