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
Robert Half Management Resources February 2014 - Present
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston August 2014 - Present
Arkema April 2013 - February 2014
Kellogg Company November 2011 - January 2013
Procter & Gamble June 2008 - November 2011
Procter & Gamble October 2005 - June 2008
Procter & Gamble September 1999 - October 2005
The Iams Company August 1998 - September 1999
The Iams Company November 1992 - August 1998
Ralston Purina May 1990 - November 1992
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, SAP, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Modeling, Consumer Products, Supply Chain, Business Planning, Analysis, Managerial Finance, Planning Budgeting &..., P&L Forecasting, Standard Costs, Cost Variance Analysis, Product Cost Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing Cost, Cost Savings..., System Deployment, Baan, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Real Estate, Real Estate License, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership
Education
University of Iowa 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Accounting
FJO Quality Consultiing, LLC 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods 2013 - 2014
Ralcorp Food Group 2012 - 2013
The Schwan Food Company 2002 - 2012
The Schwan Food Company 1998 - 2002
The Schwan Food Company 1986 - 1998
The Schwan Food Company 1981 - 1986
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1981
Skills
HACCP, Food Science, Food Safety, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development, Food, Food Processing, GMP, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Frozen Food, Quality Management, Sanitation, Food Microbiology, SQF, Food Technology, Ingredients, Meat, Food Quality, BRC, Bakery, Quality Auditing, Dairy, Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.Sc. Food Science & Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.Sc. Food Microbiology
Equity Advantage, Incorporated October 2001 - August 2008
Becker Capital Management April 1995 - May 1998
U S WEST January 1989 - September 1991
Ralston Purina December 1987 - November 1988
Oregon First Bank, Private Banking and International Department June 1986 - November 1987
Skills
Investment Regulations..., Certified 1031 Exchange..., Microsoft Office- Word,..., Multiple CRM software..., Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, CRM, Business Development, Team Building
Education
University of Oregon 1982 — 1986
International Studies and German, Minor in Economics
Nestlé Purina August 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina October 1999 - Present
Ralston Purina April 1996 - October 1999
Ralston Purina April 1994 - April 1996
Ralston Purina December 1989 - March 1994
Ralston Purina April 1986 - December 1989
Ralston Purina April 1984 - April 1986
Oliver Taylor Food Brokerage - Dallas, TX January 1980 - April 1984
Tom Thumb Supermarkets November 1973 - January 1980
Skills
Pet Food, Retail, Promotions, Management, Merchandising, Sales, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Grocery, Budgets, Customer Service, Food, Key Account Management, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Business Planning, IRI, Market Research, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Leadership, Nielsen, Forecasting, Key Account Development
Education
University of North Texas 1976 — 1979
BBA, Marketing
ConAgra Foods July 2013 - Present
Ralcorp Holdings May 1992 - Present
Ralston Purina April 1986 - May 1992
Ralston Purina April 1981 - March 1986
Ralston Purina May 1976 - April 1981
Skills
Food Safety Management..., Integrated Pest..., Quality Management, Food Microbiology, GFSI, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, SQF, Quality Assurance, GMP, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, Ingredients
Education
The University of Memphis 1970 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, General
University of Tennessee at Martin 1968 — 1970
Microbiology, General
Corvalent January 2009 - Present
Vistage International June 2002 - May 2013
Corvalent Corporation March 1994 - December 2008
Deico Electronics 1992 - 1993
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1989
NOVIK S/A Indústria e comércio 1985 - 1986
Skills
ERP, Process Improvement, Program Management, Team Building, Enterprise Software, Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Networking, Integration, IT Management, Customer Service, Crystal Reports, Strategy, Accounting, Business Process..., Management, Cloud Computing, Product Management, CRM, Executive Management, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Administration, Problem Solving, Revolving Lines of..., SQL Report Writing, Workflow Applications, System Administration, Product Development, Leadership, Solution Selling, Balance Sheet, SSRS, SQL, Business Analysis
Education
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie 1983 — 1987
CFJ Consulting April 2014 - Present
Sargento Foods April 2011 - May 2014
Little Caesar Enterprises: Detroit, Michigan October 2004 - April 2011
The Schwan Food Company December 2000 - October 2004
Ralston Purina 1995 - 2000
Riviana Foods Inc. 1993 - 1995
Ralston Purina 1989 - 1993
Nabisco 1988 - 1989
Anheuser-Busch Co. 1987 - 1988
Skills
Food Industry, Ingredients, Product Innovation, Product Development, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Food Processing, Consumer Products, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, R&D, Food, Customer Insight, Manufacturing, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, Commercialization, Product Management, Strategy, Flavors, Food Technology, Food Service, Technology Management, Catering
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (BS), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science (MS), Food Science
Dell April 2012 - Present
BMC Software August 2000 - April 2012
Ralston Purina September 1993 - August 2000
Digital Equipment 1987 - September 1993
Skills
Product Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Software, Strategy, Consulting, Product Marketing, Business Process..., Integration, Business Analysis, Program Management, Product Lifecycle..., Management, Professional Services, Solution Selling, Sales Enablement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Project Management, Leadership, Go-to-market Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Sales Operations, Pre-sales, IT Strategy, Pragmatic Marketing..., ITIL v3 Foundations..., Solution Architecture, Databases
Education
University of Illinois 1983 — 1987
BS, Computer Engineering
Mars, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Mars Petcare January 2011 - Present
Procter & Gamble July 2006 - December 2010
The Iams Company (Procter & Gamble) July 2004 - July 2006
Procter & Gamble June 2002 - June 2004
The Iams Company (Procter & Gamble) March 2000 - July 2002
The Iams Company June 1996 - March 2000
The Iams Company April 1994 - June 1996
Ralston Purina January 1991 - April 1994
Education
University of Kentucky
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Sun Products Corporation July 2013 - Present
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. January 2012 - June 2013
CIBA Vision June 2006 - January 2012
Pepsi Cola 2004 - 2006
Frito Lay September 2001 - January 2004
Information Resources, Inc (IRI) 1999 - 2001
Anheuser-Busch April 1995 - July 1999
Tropicana January 1997 - November 1997
Ralston Purina July 1992 - April 1995
Skills
Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, IRI, Customer Marketing, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Market Planning, Retail, Marketing Research, Categorization, Segmentation, P&L Management, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Market Analysis, Marketing Management, Nielsen, Brand Management, Pricing, AC Nielsen, Marketing, Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
MBA, Marketing
OTTO DesignWorks April 2015 - Present
DWFritz Automation September 2008 - Present
Self-Employed 2007 - 2008
Webridge January 2000 - April 2001
Tektronix April 1997 - January 2000
Adecco February 1994 - February 1997
Ralston Purina 1992 - 1993
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Web Project Management, Web Content, Blogging, Trade Shows, Time Management, Corporate Branding, Brand Developement, Leadership, B2B Marketing, Collateral Materials..., Managing Agency..., Lead Generation, SEO, Marketing Strategy, B2B
Education
University of Oregon 1988 — 1992
BS, Business Administration, Marketing, Management
Sunset High School
Diploma, High School Curriculum
CDI / IBM /Patriot Coal January 2014 - March 2014
Laclede Gas Company March 2003 - August 2013
The Ackenhausen Group September 1995 - March 2003
Ralston Purina May 1980 - September 1995
Skills
An understanding of..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Dealing with difficult..., Working knowledge of..., Application programing..., Migrate programs and..., Finance, CICS
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1974 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS) i, Accounting and Finance
University of Missouri-Columbia 1968 — 1971
Partying, Partying and drinking and flunking out, 4.0
Webster Groves High School 1965 — 1968
I got out
Nestlé Purina North America April 2010 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America May 1995 - April 2010
ALPO Petfoods Inc. January 1992 - May 1995
ALPO Petfoods Inc. September 1988 - January 1992
ALPO Petfoods Inc. February 1985 - September 1988
Lauhoff Grain - Crete Mills January 1984 - February 1985
Ralston Purina September 1980 - December 1983
Ralston Purina May 1978 - September 1980
Skills
Project Engineering, Management, Preventive Maintenance, Factory, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Food Safety, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, 5S, Engineering, FMCG, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Food, Quality System, Quality Management, Manufacturing..., ISO
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Engineering
United States Military Academy at West Point 1974 — 1976
Keller Williams Realty January 2013 - Present
Ralston Purina May 1979 - August 1995
Skills
Buyer Representation, Sales, Management, Listings, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology
Pacific Systems Solutions, LLC 1985 - Present
Anheuser-Busch September 1981 - December 1983
Ralston Purina August 1973 - September 1981
Skills
Construction Safety, Tower Crane Productivity, Construction Camera...
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1972 — 1973
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
University of Missouri-Columbia 1967 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, Finnce and Banking
West Virginia State University August 2011 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis July 2013 - Present
Better Magazine March 2013 - Present
Writers in the Schools September 2006 - July 2011
University of Houston August 2006 - May 2011
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2000
Skills
Creative Writing, University Teaching, Editing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Teaching Writing, Proofreading, Nonprofits, Poetry, Teaching, Literature, Fiction, Non-fiction, Magazines, Higher Education, Research, Copy Editing, Writing
Education
University of Houston 2006 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Creative Writing
Washington University in St. Louis 2001 — 2003
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing
Triple Crown Marketing 2006 - Present
Hidden Villa Ranch 2002 - 2006
TruCost Food Systems 2000 - 2002
Triple Crown Marketing 1991 - 2000
The Chilay Corporation 1988 - 1991
Foster Farms 1981 - 1986
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1980
Skills
Military Channels, Sales Management, Marketing, Financials Controls, Export Channels, Merchandising Programs, Customer Service, Distribution, Cost Controls, Advertising Program, Product Development, Profit & Loss, Retail, Sales, Grocery, Purchasing, Food, Profit, Food Service, Income Statement, Cost Engineering, P&L, Team Building, Merchandising, Business Planning
Education
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Commerce
Caravan Ingredients February 2007 - Present
Archer Daniels Midland January 1986 - August 2006
Ralston Purina August 1981 - January 1986
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Biology
Concordia Plan Services September 2000 - Present
Ralston Purina March 1992 - September 2000
Skills
Finance, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Managerial Finance
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance
M Squared Sales and Marketing Consulting LLC September 2012 - Present
United Natural Foods January 2007 - September 2012
Pinnacle Foods Corporation July 2005 - August 2006
Pinnacle Foods Corporation October 2003 - July 2005
Ahold USA 2000 - 2003
BI-LO LLC Division of Ahold USA 1998 - 2000
BI-LO LLC Division of Ahold USA 1996 - 1998
BI-LO LLC, Division of Ahold USA 1996 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1996
Procter & Gamble 1984 - 1990
Skills
Grocery, Merchandising, Food, Consumer Products, Contract Negotiation, Selling Skills, Revenue & Profit Growth, National Accounts, Account Management, Sales, Team Building, Food Industry, P&L Responsibility, Food Service, Competitive Analysis, Purchasing, Negotiation, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Wholesale, Strategy, Leadership, Direct Store Delivery, Budgets, Marketing Management, Training, Hiring, Operations Management, Frozen Food, Solution Selling, Coaching, Mergers & Acquisitions, Selling, Business Development, Retail Category...
Education
University of Florida 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Palm Beach Junior College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Orange-Ulster BOCES August 2009 - Present
Ralston Purina August 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Results-oriented..., Collaborative working..., Innovative problem..., Exemplary work ethic...
Education
Tuskegee University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Global Recruiters Network September 2011 - Present
Global Recruiters of Fairfax 2011 - 2015
Global Recruiters of Fairfax 2011 - 2015
Colonial Cookies (formerly Archway & Mothers Cookie Co.) 1994 - 2011
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1994
ConAgra Frozen Foods 1985 - 1987
Pepsi Cola Company 1979 - 1985
Oscar Mayer Company 1977 - 1979
Skills
Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Packaging, Product Development, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Product Management, Business Development, Key Account Management, Merchandising, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Budgets, Coaching, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, New Business Development, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Food, Supply Chain, B2B, Leadership, Program Management, Direct Sales, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Retail, Sourcing, Logistics, Customer Service, Sales Management, Start-ups, Quality Assurance, FMCG, Sales Operations, Selling, Talent Management, Forecasting, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1970 — 1976
BS, Geology, Business
Engineering THE LAW, Inc. June 1997 - Present
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation June 1997 - September 1999
Guyer Bagby and Zimmerman 1997 - 1999
Ralston Purina March 1991 - March 1997
Gates Energy Products 1991 - 1996
Gates Energy Products 1991 - 1996
Gainesville Regional Utilities June 1979 - March 1989
Skills
Government, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Policy, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Legislative Affairs
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 1988 — 1990
JD, Administrative Law/Environmental Law
University of Florida 1975 — 1979
BSCE, Civil Engineering
Combs Wine & Spirits June 2014 - Present
Aveniu Brands June 2010 - April 2014
DOmedia 2008 - July 2010
Foster's Wine Estates Americas 2007 - 2008
Brown-Forman Wines 1995 - 2007
Quaker Oats/Gatorade 1993 - 1995
G. Heileman Brewing Company 1991 - 1993
Ralston Purina 1987 - 1991
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Brand Management, Brand Implementation, Executive Management, International Marketing, International Project..., Sales Management, Distributors, Start-ups, FMCG, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Strategy, Sales, New Business Development, Marketing, Pricing, Management, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Wine, Wine Tasting, Business Development, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Market Planning, Selling, Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Business Planning, Retail, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Senior Executive..., Senior Management...
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1983 — 1985
MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Virginia 1977 — 1981
BA, American Government and Politics (United States)
Nestlé Purina North America February 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America June 2013 - March 2015
Nestle Purina January 2009 - July 2013
Nestle Purina Petcare 2001 - January 2009
Ralston Purina January 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Leadership, Management, FMCG, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Brand Management, Nielsen, IRI, Trade Marketing
Education
University of Southern California 2006 — 2006
Certificate Food Marketing
University of Rochester 1985 — 1989
BA, Economics
Corporate Management Group LLC November 2011 - Present
Ralston Purina May 1980 - October 2011
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Precise Pet Foods February 2015 - Present
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. April 2012 - May 2014
Birddog & Catfish Pet Shop April 2009 - February 2012
United Pet Group January 2007 - November 2007
Bark N' Purr Pet Center August 2000 - September 2005
Ralston Purina January 1996 - July 2000
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Inventory Analysis, Training, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Planograms, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Control, Sales, Store Management, Retail Sales, Data Entry, Teamwork
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2014
The University of Texas at Austin 2000 — 2003
Onion Crunch L.L.C. June 2011 - Present
HerbaSway Laboratories April 2009 - June 2011
Wisdom Natural Brands October 2007 - April 2009
Chomp 2004 - 2007
Schuster Marketing L.L.C. 2000 - 2004
PES Inc. 1990 - 2000
Lloyd Table Company 1987 - 1990
Nestle Foods Inc. 1985 - 1987
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1985
Skills
New Business Development, Key Account Development, Sales, Negotiation, Grocery, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Product Development, Leadership, Direct Sales, Business Development, Budgets, Management, Market Planning, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Pricing, Retail, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Merchandising, Account Management, Brand Management, Direct Marketing
Education
University of Iowa
Marketing, 3.5
Cerapedics, Inc. October 2008 - Present
APICS Colorado Chapter 81 May 2012 - Present
Thermo Fisher Scientific March 2006 - October 2008
Corgenix, Inc. June 2005 - March 2006
Roche Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - June 2005
Ischemia Technologies, Inc. July 2000 - July 2002
Geneva Pharmaceuticals February 1994 - June 2000
Medtronic November 1992 - November 1993
Ralston Purina June 1990 - November 1992
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., CAPA, Medical Devices, FDA, Process Improvement, SAP, Continuous Improvement, V&V, Quality System, Project Management, Biotechnology, 5S, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, Value Stream Mapping, Warehousing, Microsoft Office, Strategic Sourcing, Lean, Master Scheduling, Facilities Management, Distribution Center..., Training Delivery, Management, GMP
Education
University of Colorado Denver 1993 — 1996
MBA, Finance
University of Colorado Boulder 1986 — 1990
BA, Biochemistry, MCD Biology
Pfizer Animal Health July 2007 - March 2009
Pfizer Animal Health January 2007 - July 2007
Pfizer Animal Health January 2003 - January 2007
Pfizer Animal Health 2002 - 2003
Pfizer Animal Health 1997 - 2001
Pfizer Animal health 1994 - 1996
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1993
Skills
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Dairy, Veterinary, Livestock, Market Analysis, Sales Operations, Beef, Vaccines, Cattle, Product Launch, Horses, Veterinary Medicine, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Sales, Infectious Diseases, Competitive Analysis, Market Development, Agribusiness, Sales Effectiveness, Agriculture, Business Development, Sales Force Development, Crop Protection, Commercialization, Agronomy, Selling, Selling Skills, Market Access, Brand Management, Sales, Global Marketing, Marketing, Lifesciences, Marketing Management, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Guelph 1982 — 1986
B.Sc. (Agr.), Crop Science
King City Secondary School
Centene Corporation April 2014 - Present
Centene Corporation February 2012 - April 2014
BJC HealthCare March 2010 - October 2011
BJC HealthCare September 2008 - March 2010
Independant Consultant November 2007 - September 2008
Wells Fargo January 2003 - November 2007
Enterprise Rent-A-Car March 2001 - July 2002
Ralston Purina March 1997 - March 2001
Andersen Consulting July 1994 - March 1997
U.S. Army May 1981 - August 1992
Skills
Program Management, Project Portfolio..., Software Project..., Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Management Consulting, Software Development, Resource Management, Organizational..., Budget Management, Capital Budgeting, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Business Development, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Leadership, Team Building, Management, CRM, Strategy, Change Management, PMO, Business Analysis, SDLC, Business Process..., Business Planning, Vendor Management, Business Process, PMP, Analysis, Integration, Six Sigma, Visio, Team Leadership, IT Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation, Process Engineering, Operations Management, SharePoint
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA
United States Military Academy at West Point 1977 — 1981
B.S.
MasterCard Worldwide Group Head FinanceMasterCard2003 - Present
Dell March 1992 - September 1997
Ralston Purina March 1989 - March 1992
Price Waterhouse Coopers July 1974 - July 1986
Education
University of Notre Dame 1970 — 1974
Bachelors of Science, Accounting and Finance
Western Union May 2005 - Present
Minuteman Press Denver Tech Center 2004 - 2005
Orange Glo International 2003 - 2004
Frito Lay 2001 - 2003
Coors Brewing Company 1998 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1998
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, Business Planning, Sales Management, Vendor Management, Relationship Management, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Team Building, Strategic Selling, Retail Category..., Fact Based Selling, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, New Product Roll Out, Strategy, Management, P&L Management, Financial Services, Sales, Budgets, Executive Management, Team Management, Business Intelligence, Pricing, Strategic Partnerships, International Sales, CRM, Product Management, Customer Satisfaction, Market Research, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Leadership, B2B, Selling, Salesforce.com, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Team Leadership, Analysis, Market Planning, Marketing
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1989 — 1990
MBA, Finance
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1985 — 1989
BS, Marketing
Sentry9000 Inc. January 2008 - Present
FoodHorizon Inc. 2002 - 2008
The Cheesecake Factory 1996 - 2002
Silliker Laboratories 1992 - 1995
Applied Microbiological Services, Inc. 1983 - 1988
Darden Restaurants - Red Lobster 1981 - 1983
Ralston Purina 1977 - 1981
Skills
Public Relations, Food Safety, Food, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, Food Service, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing, Food Processing, Food & Beverage, P&L, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Ingredients, HACCP, Management, P&L Management, Quality Control, Budgets, Income Statement, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Food Science, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Retail, Restaurants, New Business Development, Dairy, Culinary Skills, Leadership, Training, Negotiation, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Hospitality, Quality Assurance
Education
Texas A&M University 1975 — 1977
PhD, Food Technology
Texas A&M University 1974 — 1974
MS, Microbiology
Texas A&M University 1963 — 1973
BS, Animal Science
McCormick January 2013 - Present
McCormick July 2009 - Present
Link Snacks, Inc. April 2008 - July 2009
McCormick and Co., Inc. April 2006 - April 2008
McCormick and Co., Inc. September 2004 - April 2006
McCormick and Co., Inc. May 2003 - September 2004
McCormick and Co., Inc. July 2001 - May 2003
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Supply Chain, Leadership, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Management, FMCG, CRM, Inventory Management, Procurement, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Sales
Education
University of Arkansas 2005 — 2007
University of Evansville 1995 — 1999
BS, Business
GreenStone Farm Credit Services September 1999 - Present
GreenStone, FCS January 1999 - Present
GreenStone Farm Credit Services May 1989 - August 1999
FCS of Southeastern Michigan January 1989 - January 1999
FCS of East Central Illinois May 1986 - May 1989
Ralston Purina Company January 1986 - January 1989
Ralston Purina May 1980 - May 1986
Skills
Technical Writing, Excel, Credit Analysis, Credit, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Customer Service, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Mortgage Lending, Financial Services, Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Commercial Banking, Insurance, Finance, Loans
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1980
BS AG ECON, Agricultural Economics/Business Administration
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics
SPINS LLC October 2007 - Present
BI-LO, LLC November 1997 - October 2007
Ahold USA 2000 - 2003
Ralston Purina 1991 - 1997
Skills
Grocery, Retail, FMCG, Sales, Food, Pricing, Merchandising, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Market Research, Consumer Products, Profit, Product Development, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Private Label, Strategic Planning
Education
Wake Forest University School of Business 1995 — 1998
Masters, Business
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bankers Life and Casualty Company August 2015 - Present
Endries International July 1997 - April 2015
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1996
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Exporting, Credit, Sales, Problem Solving, High Level Of Accuracy, Business Development, Customer Service, Employee Training
Education
National Lewis University
Masters in Business, Business
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General
Nestle Purina September 2004 - Present
Nestle September 2002 - September 2004
Ralston Purina June 1997 - September 2002
The Gillette Company June 1993 - June 1997
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting 1990 - 1993
Skills
Language Skills, SAP R/3, Customer Service, Supply Chain Operations, International Project..., Project/Event Management, Networking, Auditing, MS Project, Project Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, SAP, Portuguese, Marketing, Spanish, Management, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Business Planning, Language Development, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement
Education
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro / UFRJ 1985 — 1989
Bachelor, Economics
Colegio Bahiense Rio de Janeiro 1981 — 1983
Colegio Sao Bento 1973 — 1980
Schneider National 2007 - Present
Schneider National 2005 - 2007
APW Ltd. 2001 - 2005
Rockwell Automation 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1999
McDonnell Douglas Corporation 1988 - 1994
Skills
Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Logistics, Cash Management, Transportation..., Tax, Project Planning, Container, Process Improvement, Budgets, Operations Management, Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1991 — 1994
Master of Business Administration, Finance
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1987
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. September 2010 - Present
Sara Lee December 2005 - September 2010
The Gillette Company (Procter & Gamble) December 2004 - December 2005
Delta Air Lines December 2000 - April 2004
Frito-Lay March 1988 - December 2000
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1988
Skills
Talent Management, Employee Training, SAP, Taleo, Succession Planning, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Performance Management, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Strategy, Leadership, Union Avoidance, Personnel Management, Business Planning, Recruiting, PeopleSoft, Coaching, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Benefits Administration, Compensation & Benefit, Policy
Education
University of Kentucky 1982 — 1986
BBA-P/IR
V. GEORGIO SPIRITS COMPANY November 2008 - Present
Oasis Marketing & Consulting June 2008 - Present
Nestle Purina January 2002 - November 2008
Ralston Purina January 2001 - January 2002
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY September 1995 - January 2001
AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC May 1994 - August 1994
BELLSOUTH ADVERTISING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY September 1989 - July 1993
Skills
Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management
Education
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITYGRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Master, Business Administration; Marketing
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing Management
The Kinnaman Group August 1988 - Present
Millward Brown September 1994 - April 1995
Maritz Research March 1993 - September 1994
Toyota March 1989 - March 1992
J.D. Power and Associates July 1985 - August 1988
Ralston Purina May 1982 - June 1985
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Market Research, Qualitative Research, Competitive Analysis, Report Writing, Focus Groups, Analysis, Advertising Research, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Segmentation, Marketing, Quantitative Research, Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Ethnography
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1972 — 1975
Accenture 2011 - Present
Doane Advisory Services 2008 - 2009
Infosys 2006 - 2008
MasterCard 2003 - 2006
Resources Global Professionals 2002 - 2003
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1999 - 2002
Spectrum Brands 1996 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Process..., Negotiation, Management, Outsourcing, Leadership, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management, Finance, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Management Consulting, Project Planning, Strategy, Retail, BPO, Marketing Strategy, Professional Services, Program Management, Business Strategy, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Business Development
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1992 — 1994
MBA
University of Missouri-Columbia
BSBA
University of Missouri-Columbia
BSBA
United States Postal Service October 2011 - Present
Adaptive Solutions Group April 2007 - February 2010
Enterprise Rent-A-Car April 1999 - January 2007
Clark Refining and Marketing March 1998 - April 1999
Data Management Consultants, Inc. March 1997 - March 1998
Electronic Data Systems April 1987 - February 1997
Advanced Cellular Technologies August 1986 - March 1987
MasterCard International June 1984 - June 1986
Ralston Purina November 1981 - June 1984
Banquet Foods November 1980 - November 1981
Skills
Requirements Gathering, Change Management, Project Planning, Security, User Interface Design
Education
Webster University 1988 — 1990
Doctoral Program, Management
St. Louis University 1983 — 1987
MBA, Finance emphasis
Washington University 1978 — 1982
B.S, Systems and Data Processing
Florissant Valley Community College 1977 — 1978
Data Processing
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1975 — 1976
Psychology
Manpower Business Training Institute 1973 — 1973
Certificate, Operations and Programming
Blue Buffalo Co January 2015 - Present
Sick Puppy Custom Graphics, Silk Screening & Embroidery July 2010 - January 2015
Royal Canin March 2009 - June 2010
J Galovski Consulting August 2007 - March 2009
Nestle Purina 2001 - 2007
ES3 May 2000 - February 2001
Ralston Purina October 1999 - May 2000
Ralston Purina August 1997 - October 1999
Ralston Purina June 1991 - August 1997
Skills
P&L Management, Merchandising, Category Management, Promotions, Product Development, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Logistics Analysis, International Logistics, Start-up Operations, Strategic Leadership, Change Leadership, Distribution Systems, Distribution Agreements, Contract Development, E-commerce Solutions, Strategic Consulting, Logistics, E-commerce, Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Distribution Strategies, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Contract Management, Team Building, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Pricing, Analysis, Budgets, Business Planning, CRM, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Integrated Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, P, Sales, Packaging, Strategy, Warehousing, Retail
Education
University of Rochester 1987 — 1991
BA, Philosophy (Ethics and Law)
Violette, LLC January 2013 - Present
Ellis's Llc February 2009 - Present
Talent Plus, Inc. January 1990 - Present
Ralston Purina May 1983 - March 1990
Skills
InDesign, Acting, Creative Direction, Advertising, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Event Planning, Public Speaking
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree, Journalusm
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Deephaven Mortgage LLC March 2015 - Present
Lenders One October 2013 - January 2015
Lenders One November 2010 - November 2013
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney September 2010 - November 2010
CitiMortgage August 2007 - July 2010
Citi Home Equity February 2004 - August 2007
CitiMortgage September 1996 - February 2004
Commerce Bank 1989 - 1994
Husch & Eppenberger 1985 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1985
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Relationship Management, Revenue Enhancement, Territory Development, Loans, Loan Origination, Mortgage Lending, Mortgage Banking, Credit, Underwriting, Recruiting, Credit Analysis, Negotiation, Financial Services, Selling, Management, Marketing, CRM, Cold Calling, Banking, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Business Development, Leadership, Residential Mortgages, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Finance, Risk Management, FHA, Refinance, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Pricing, VA loans, Loss Mitigation, Real Estate, VA Loans
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1986 — 1988
Business with Emphasis in Finance
Riverview Gardens High School 1978 — 1980
High School, General
Hixson January 2001 - Present
Ultramax Corp. September 1994 - November 2000
Pierre Frozen Foods December 1991 - July 1994
Cinpac, Inc. December 1990 - November 1991
U. S. Playing Card February 1990 - December 1990
Ralston Purina July 1985 - February 1990
Skills
LEED, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Program Management, Management, PMP, Project Planning, Submittals, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Start-ups, Manufacturing
Education
The Ohio State University 1980 — 1985
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Walgreens August 1993 - Present
Ralston Purina January 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Time Management, Store Operations, Profit, Shrinkage, Inventory Management, Planograms, Loss Prevention, Cashiering, Associate Development, Big Box, Cash Register, Customer Experience, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Distribution Center..., Driving Results, Employee Training, Fashion, Grocery, Hiring, Inventory, Process Scheduler, Product Knowledge, Retail, Sales, Trend Analysis, Telephone Skills, People Development, P, New Store Openings, Apparel, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Multi-channel Retail, Multi-unit, New Store Development, POS, CPFR, Styling
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business/Management
University of Arizona 1983 — 1993
Chemistry
Nationwide Insurance January 2012 - Present
Nationwide Insurance Company March 2010 - December 2011
Paint Expressions October 2003 - February 2010
Olentangy Local Schools August 2008 - December 2009
The Scotts Company 1997 - 2003
Ralston Purina February 1992 - December 1996
Skills
Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Retail, Brand Management, Management, Sales, Market Research, Business Development, Advertising, Business Planning, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing Research, Budgets, Forecasting, Program Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Effectiveness, Training & Development, Project Portfolio..., Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning
Education
The Ohio State University 1987 — 1991
BA, Cum Laude, English
Shenlo Associates, Inc. June 2004 - Present
ShenLo Associates, inc. June 2004 - Present
Solae, LLC August 1982 - June 2004
Ralston Purina August 1976 - July 1982
Skills
Nutritional Counseling, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Food Technology, Nutrition, Ingredients, Clinical Nutrition, R&D, Food, Food Safety, HACCP, Team Leadership, Food Service, Food Science, Product Development, Microbiology
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1973 — 1976
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological and Biomedical Sciences, A
The University of Texas at Austin 1967 — 1969
Master of Science (MS), Nutrition Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin 1964 — 1967
Bachelor of Science (BS), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Nabisco September 1982 - March 2001
Thomas J Lipton December 1979 - September 1982
Ralston Purina February 1973 - November 1979
General Foods June 1968 - February 1973
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Food Industry, FMCG, R&D, Food, Product Innovation, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Science, Strategy
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1963 — 1968
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dairy Science
SHHS
SHHS
T. Marzetti Company April 2012 - Present
EZT Marketing November 2011 - April 2012
STARKIST SEAFOOD August 2008 - November 2011
Del Monte Foods May 2007 - August 2008
Del Monte Foods May 2006 - May 2007
Meow Mix April 2002 - May 2006
NESTLE PURINA PETCARE January 2002 - April 2002
Ralston Purina January 2000 - January 2002
Ralston Purina January 1998 - January 2000
Ralston Purina January 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Market Research, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Mergers, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Pricing, Category Management, Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insights, Promotions, Consumer Products, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Marketing Management, Brand Equity, Direct Marketing, Strategy Development, Strategic Partnerships, P&L, Marketing Communications, Product Launches, Digital Marketing, Strategy, CRM, Product Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Marketing, Brand Management, Sales, Retail, Strategic Thinking, Budgets, Management, Customer Insight, Integrated Marketing, Shopper Marketing
Education
University of Missouri 1998 — 2001
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts; Certificate of Management Studies, Economics; Political Science; Marketing
Alliance Foods Inc November 2012 - Present
Alliance Foods, Inc. December 2007 - November 2012
Hero / Beech-Nut Nutrition Company 1997 - 2007
Ralston Purina April 1995 - August 1997
Helene Curtis 1990 - 1994
Skills
Consumer Products, Grocery, Shopper Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Trade Marketing, P&L Responsibility, Private Label, P&L Management, Brand Development, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Pricing, Business Development, Supply Chain, Account Management, Sales, Purchasing, Brand Architecture, Consumer Marketing, National Accounts, Sales Management, FMCG, Direct Store Delivery, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Key Account Development, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Equity, Segmentation, Forecasting, IRI, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Retail, Food, Market Planning, Product Development, P&L, Inventory Management, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Pricing Strategy, Income Statement, Sales Operations
Education
University of Colorado- Denver 1987 — 1991
MS, Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Emulate August 2014 - August 2015
Novartis January 2011 - May 2014
Novartis Animal Health May 2009 - December 2010
Novartis Animal Health June 2006 - May 2009
Novartis Animal Health June 2005 - June 2006
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2000
Skills
Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Research, Strategic Scouting, Academic Collaborations, Strategic Partnerships, Veterinary Medicine, Collaboration, Drug Development, R, Clinical Research, Cell Culture, Dermatology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy, Technology Transfer, Life Sciences
Education
Universität Bern 2001 — 2005
DVM PhD, Molecular and Cellular Dermato-pathology
Dover Veterinary Clinic 1998 — 1999
Internship in small animal internal medicine
Universidad de La Salle 1993 — 1998
Med Vet, Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri August 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America December 2014 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America September 2012 - December 2014
Nestle Purina Pet Care January 2011 - September 2012
University of Phoenix 2007 - January 2011
Nestlé Purina North America February 2006 - January 2011
Premium Waters Inc. 2002 - 2004
Aurora Funds May 2001 - July 2002
Ralston Purina 2000 - 2002
Famous Barr 1995 - 2000
Skills
Direct Sales, Sales Support, Training & Development, Instructional Design, Strategic Analysis, Retail Buying, Forecasting, Customer Relations, Training, Leadership, Management, Leadership Development, CRM, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Analysis, Employee Training, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Coaching, Sales, Marketing, Instructor-led Training, Team Building, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2002
MA, Organizational Management
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1995 — 1999
BSBA, Marketing
Pros, Incorporated July 2011 - Present
Octagon January 2010 - June 2011
Octagon March 1999 - January 2010
Pros, Incorporated May 1996 - March 1999
Eskimo Pie March 1994 - May 1996
AMF Bowling Centers December 1991 - February 1994
Atlantic Coast Vess Beverages November 1988 - January 1992
Ralston Purina May 1987 - November 1988
Procter & Gamble 1981 - 1985
Skills
Sports Marketing, Marketing, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sports, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Event Management, Social Media, Brand Development, Brand Management, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Public Relations, Event Planning, Management, Media Relations, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration 1985 — 1987
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Richmond 1977 — 1981
BA, Journalism
Lockport Express Medical Group December 2011 - June 2013
Heartland Blood Centers May 2010 - November 2011
Southwest Community Services, Inc. March 2002 - July 2007
Ralston Purina December 1993 - October 1997
Jordan Tamraz Caruso Advertising November 1987 - October 1993
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Account Management, Marketing Management, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Writing, Volunteer Management, Marketing Plan Creation, Customer Service, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1987
B.S, Marketing
Rich Central High School
RSR Partners April 2011 - Present
Russell Reynolds Associates September 1998 - April 2011
Petrolon, Inc January 1993 - January 1995
The Coca-Cola Company August 1988 - December 1992
Ralston Purina August 1983 - July 1988
Price Waterhouse June 1978 - September 1981
Skills
Financial Services, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Professional Services, FMCG, Not-for-profit, Corporate Governance, Marketing, Leadership, Recruiting, Marketing Management, Executive Search, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Business Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1981 — 1983
MBA, Marketing
Yale University 1974 — 1978
BA, Architecture, Organizational Behavior
Parker Hannifin 2010 - Present
Cooper Notification (Cooper Industries) 2009 - 2010
Lighting Science Group Corporation 2007 - 2009
Improvita Health Products, Inc. 2006 - 2007
GE Consumer & Industrial 1999 - 2006
Time Warner Inc. 1997 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1997
Skills
Six Sigma
Education
University of North Texas
B.A. Business, Marketing
Blue Heron Management of Charleston, LLC March 2015 - Present
Whirlpool Corporation 2011 - March 2015
Whirlpool Corporation 2007 - 2010
Whirlpool Corporation 2006 - 2007
Whirlpool Corporation 2000 - 2006
Whirlpool Corporation 1999 - 2000
Whirlpool Europe 1995 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1995
Anheuser-Busch Companies 1988 - 1990
Skills
Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Development, Leadership, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Product Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Project Management, Managerial Finance, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Open Innovation, Mergers, P&L Management, Global Marketing, Technology Management, Product Lifecycle..., Six Sigma, Business Turnaround, Geographic Expansion, Brand Architecture, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Leadership, Competitive Intelligence, Consumer Insight, Product Road Mapping, Design Thinking, General Management, Intellectual Property, CFO, Supply Chain..., Manufacturing, Sourcing & Procurement, OEM Management, OEM negotiations, OEM contracts, Business Alliances, Business Innovation, Joint Ventures, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Controller, Treasurer, International Tax, International Finance, Treasury Management, Capital Markets
Education
University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business 1985 — 1987
MBA, International Business
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management - Finance
Yuzu April 2014 - Present
Foxy Rocket LLC December 2012 - April 2014
Aixtron, Inc. March 2002 - October 2010
Everypath September 1999 - June 2001
Prism Solutions, Inc. April 1997 - July 1999
Watkins-Johnson November 1995 - April 1997
Ralston Purina July 1991 - October 1995
Skills
Object Oriented Design, Semiconductors, Programming, Software Engineering, Software Development, Unix, iOS development, Smalltalk, Automation, Linux, SECS/GEM, Debugging, Testing, C, Manufacturing, Electronics, Agile Methodologies, Software Design, OOP, Engineering Management, Subversion, Embedded Software, System Architecture, XML, Distributed Systems, Architectures, JSON, Multithreaded..., Xcode, Objective-C, UIKit, Core Data, SQL, Architecture
Education
UCSC 2009 — 2010
Certificate with Honors, Program & Project Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering, English
Nestlé Purina North America April 2013 - Present
Nestle February 2010 - Present
Nestle March 2006 - November 2010
Nestle August 2003 - March 2006
Nestle May 2002 - August 2003
Ralston Purina May 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Nielsen, Categorization, IRI, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Grocery, AC Nielsen, Key Account Development, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Cross functional team..., Sales, Customer Experience, FMCG, Management, Business Planning, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Brand Management
Education
University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance, Corporate Accounting
University of Rochester 1998 — 2001
BA, Economics, Math
Jerry T. Ortinau LLC January 2011 - Present
various places August 1974 - December 2010
Ralston Purina January 1982 - December 1997
Skills
Process Engineering, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Six Sigma, Project Engineering, Food Processing, Process Improvement, Food, Quality Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1971 — 1974
MS and BS, Chemical Engineering
Nestlé Purina North America March 2014 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America January 2011 - February 2014
Nestle January 2008 - December 2010
Nestlé Purina North America January 2005 - December 2007
Nestlé Purina North America November 2003 - December 2004
Nestlé Purina North America October 2001 - October 2003
Ralston Purina March 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Key Account Development, AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Nielsen, Forecasting, IRI, Grocery, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, Categorization, Sales Operations, Spectra, National Accounts, P&L Management, Brand Management, Pricing Strategy, Pricing
Education
The University of Kansas 1986 — 1990
USC Marshall School of Business
USC Marshall School of Business
Fruit of the Loom November 2000 - November 2012
ConAgra Frozen Foods May 1999 - September 2000
Ralston Purina 1998 - 1999
General Mills August 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Personnel Management, Consumer Products, Marketing, Market Research, Sales Management, Account Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Nielsen, Wal-Mart, Retail Category..., Microsoft Excel, JDA, Sales Process, Strategy, Amazon Web Services..., Retail, Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Forecasting, Wholesale, Leadership, Merchandising, E-commerce, Grocery, Private Label, Pricing, Brand Management, FMCG, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Market Planning, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, AC Nielsen, Competitive Analysis, Categorization, Budgets, P&L, Key Account Management, Logistics, National Accounts, CRM
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1992 — 1994
Master of Arts (M.A.)
The University of Cincinnati 1988 — 1991
Master of Business Administration
The University of Michigan 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts
Otis Technology June 2011 - Present
Otis Technology June 2010 - June 2011
Medalist Performance Sports Apparel September 2009 - June 2010
The Coleman Company (A division of Jarden)- formerly Stearns Inc. April 2000 - June 2009
Metacom Music May 1999 - April 2000
Schering Plough Healthcare Products March 1997 - May 1999
Nabisco Foods Group October 1993 - February 1997
Ralston Purina March 1991 - October 1993
Skills
Sales Growth, Sales Management, CRM, Product Development, Trade Shows, Account Management, Product Marketing, Sales, Key Account Management, Marketing, Leadership, Merchandising, Management, Selling, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Retail, Process Improvement, Key Account Development, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Negotiation, Marketing Communications, B2B, Product Management, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Forecasting, Training, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, Operations Management, P&L Management, Direct Sales, Market Research, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Program Management, Pricing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, Logistics, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Inventory Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1989
BA, History
Washington University September 1990 - Present
Jewish Hospital in St. Louis April 1988 - September 1990
Ralston Purina 1980 - 1988
Skills
Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Fraud Investigations, Special Projects, SOX, operational audits, financial audits, research compliance..., Financial Audits, Fraud, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, SEC filings, General Ledger, GAAP, Accounting, CPA
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Accounting
University of Missouri - Columbia 1976 — 1978
Accounting
Steak n Shake May 2003 - Present
Borden December 1992 - September 2001
Ralston Purina October 1986 - November 1992
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing, Innovation, Digital Marketing, Consumer Products, Restaurants, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, P&L Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, P&L, Shopper Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, New Business Development, Promotions, Managing Agency..., Agency Selection
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1977 — 1982
B.S. and M.S., Advertising and Business
Abbott Nutrition October 2014 - March 2015
Mast Industries & Victoria Secret Stores November 2006 - October 2014
Mast Industries & Victoria Secret Stores January 2002 - November 2006
Mast Industries & Victoria Secret Stores April 1998 - January 2002
SIG Combibloc August 1994 - April 1998
Ralston Purina April 1991 - August 1994
Ohio Air National Guard June 1986 - June 1994
Skills
Sourcing, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Product Development, Apparel, Fashion, Global Sourcing, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Wholesale, Fashion Design, Purchasing, Management, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Sportswear, Supply Chain Management, Private Label, Strategy, Knitwear, Procurement, Negotiation, Production Schedules
Education
The Ohio State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, College of Business - Production Scheduling, Transportion and Logistics
The Ohio State University
College of Business - Production Scheduling, Transportion and Logistics, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
TransUnion August 2014 - Present
TransUnion 2010 - 2014
TransUnion April 2009 - December 2010
HSBC Auto Finance April 2007 - March 2009
HSBC April 2005 - April 2007
American Airlines November 2002 - February 2005
American Airlines 2000 - 2002
American Airlines 1995 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1994 - 1994
Price Waterhouse 1990 - 1993
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1993 — 1995
MBA
University of Michigan 1986 — 1990
BA
St. Louis Priory 1983 — 1986
Independent Consulting March 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2013 - Present
Ralston Foods 1994 - Present
Ralston Foods 2010 - 2012
Ralston Foods May 2010 - August 2010
Ralcorp Holdings January 1994 - January 2010
Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America 2003 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1995
Hershey Chocolate USA 1985 - 1990
Skills
Consumer Products, Grocery, Nielsen, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, IRI, Sales Management, Trade Marketing, Private Label, Key Account Development, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Packaging, Income Statement, Forecasting, Brand Development, National Accounts, FMCG, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Economics
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company Director, Consumer ServicesRalcorp Holdings1994 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1979 - 1994
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Shopper Marketing, Product Innovation, Food, Product Development, Food Industry, Brand Management, Grocery, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of California, Davis 1972 — 1976
B.S., Consumer Food Science
The Boeing Company April 2006 - Present
The Boeing Company December 1999 - April 2006
Ralston Purina June 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Earned Value Management, Long Range Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Budget Analysis, Budget Preparation, Budget Tracking, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Recognition, Revenue Forecasting, Generating Revenue, Ad Hoc Reporting, Ad Hoc Query Creation, Risk & Opportunity..., Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel,..., Excellent written and..., Strong analytical and..., Basic understanding of..., Experience in working..., PeopleSoft, Cognos, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Analysis, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Finance
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2000 — 2002
Masters, Management Information Systems
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1997 — 1999
Bachelors, Accounting
Reflex Media Solutions November 2007 - Present
Image Technologies Corp (ITC) 2000 - 2007
Ralston Purina 1982 - 1992
Skills
Event Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, Marketing, Project Management, Trade Shows, Video Production, Video, Entertainment, Photography, Corporate Events, Budgets, Internal Communications, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Management, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Sound, Brand Management, Copywriting, Media Relations, Newsletters, Corporate Branding, Marketing Management, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, SEO, Creative Strategy, Sponsorship, B2B, Market Planning, Digital Media, Relationship Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Market Research
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1982 — 1984
Computer Science
Hancock Place
RGA Reinsurance Company / Reinsurance Group of America August 2009 - Present
Ralston Purina January 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Finance, Cash Management, Capital Markets, Treasury Management, Restructuring, Financial Modeling, Banking, Tax, Process Improvement, Foreign Exchange, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Relationship Management, Treasury, Database Design
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Washington University in St. Louis
MBA, Finance
Copper Moon Coffee June 2008 - Present
The Scotts Company September 2005 - June 2008
Morning Song Wild Bird Food October 1999 - September 2005
ConAgra Foods December 1995 - October 1999
Ralston Purina September 1994 - December 1995
US Foodservice June 1992 - September 1995
Frito Lay June 1988 - June 1992
Skills
Engineering, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Notre Dame
BS, Mechanical Engineering
LB Insights September 2011 - Present
Anheuser-Busch December 2000 - August 2011
Anheuser-Busch February 2010 - August 2010
Anheuser-Busch August 2009 - August 2010
Anheuser-Busch December 2000 - July 2009
Ralston Purina July 1986 - July 2000
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles Advertising May 1983 - July 1986
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Ethnography, Consumer Products, Segmentation, FMCG, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Trade Marketing, Management, IRI, Forecasting, Brand Equity, Analytics, Brand Management, Strategy, Business Insights, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
MA, Sociology
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Business, Marketing
MidFirst Bank March 2014 - Present
MidFirst Bank August 2012 - March 2014
MidFirst Bank June 2009 - August 2012
Hertz November 1995 - January 2009
Hertz September 1995 - November 1995
Ralston Purina January 1994 - September 1995
Party Pics August 1993 - December 1993
Skills
Security, Information Security, Computer Security, CISSP, Network Security, VoIP, IT Audit, Project Planning, Network Administration, Firewalls, Disaster Recovery, Servers, Networking, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Network Design, Cisco Technologies, VPN, Penetration Testing, Integration, System Administration
Education
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business 1989 — 1994
BBA, Management Information Systems & Economics
Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC August 2012 - Present
Sequa Corporation September 2001 - Present
Chromalloy 2009 - August 2012
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics July 1999 - May 2000
MK Ferguson December 1989 - May 1999
Envirodyne Engineers October 1984 - December 1989
Chemical Waste Management March 1983 - October 1984
Ralston Purina August 1977 - March 1983
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Transportation, Auditing, Compliance, Environmental, ISO 14001, Industrial Hygiene, EPA, Workers Compensation, Six Sigma, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Management, Waste Management, Remediation, Occupational Health, Excel, Emergency Management, Word, Water, Team Building, Safety Management, Hazardous Materials, RCRA, EHS, Accident Investigation, HAZWOPER, Waste, Environmental..., Environmental Awareness, Hazard Recognition, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Microsoft Excel, Hazardous Materials..., Hazard Analysis, Safety Management..., Environmental Auditing, Training, Asbestos, Safety Auditing, Industrial Safety, Leadership, EHS Audits, Recycling, Incident Investigation, EHS Management Systems, Inspection, Behavior Based Safety, Workplace Safety, Indoor Air Quality
Education
Central Missouri State University 1982 — 1984
MS, Industrial Hygiene
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1973 — 1977
BS Chemistry, MS Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry
Broward School District July 2002 - Present
Ralston Purina February 1980 - November 1983
Southwest Plastic Binding January 1977 - January 1980
Skills
Advertising, Staff Development, Leadership, Curriculum Design, Policy, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Event Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Coaching, Team Building, Tutoring, Community Outreach, Training
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1974 — 1975
Advanced Certification, Guidance and Counseling
Truman State University 1960 — 1967
02 Master of Arts (2), Education Leadership /Special Ed.
St. Louis Community College July 2009 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare 1984 - 2008
Ralston Purina 1984 - 2008
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Training, Community Outreach
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Midwest Construction Systems May 1986 - Present
BHA, Division of Standard Havens May 1983 - April 1986
Frito Lay Inc. 1978 - 1983
Ralston Purina April 1974 - November 1977
U.S.AIR FORCE ACADEMY 1967 - 1971
Skills
Engineering, Management/Personnel, Estimating, Construction, Contractors, Renovation, Construction Management, Contract Management, Project Estimation, Concrete, Project Planning, Civil Engineering, Residential Homes, Real Estate Development, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Business Development, Real Estate, Program Management, Negotiation
Education
United States Air Force Academy 1967 — 1971
BS, Civil Engineering
Rockhurst High 1963 — 1967
Surescripts LLC March 2011 - Present
Express Scripts June 2001 - October 2010
Express Scripts June 2001 - October 2007
Verizon Wireless May 1994 - May 2001
Verizon Wireless May 1994 - January 1999
Ralston Purina October 1993 - June 1994
Additional Experience July 1988 - October 1993
Skills
Operational Excellence, EDI, Vendor Management, Product Management, Leadership, Testing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Business Analysis, Healthcare, Healthcare Information..., Visio, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Management, Strategy
Education
Webster University 2007 — 2011
MBA, Business
University of Central Missouri 1983 — 1988
BS, Graphic Arts Technology Management
Francis Howell High School
IDEXX Laboratories March 2010 - Present
The San Francisco SPCA November 2007 - October 2009
Mars July 2003 - December 2006
Ralston Purina November 1997 - September 2001
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1991 — 1996
BS, Animal Science
Global Brass and Copper, Inc. November 2007 - Present
Olin Corporation April 2001 - November 2007
Olin Brass April 2001 - November 2007
Trans World Airlines November 1999 - April 2001
Ralston Purina February 1998 - September 1999
Purina Mills, Inc. October 1990 - February 1998
Celestial Seasonings February 1983 - April 1988
Skills
Legal Research, Management, Labor Relations, Budgets, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Product Development, Litigation, Joint Ventures, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Restructuring, Workplace Safety, Customer Service, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Excel, Training, Analysis, Crisis Communications, Mergers, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, Strategy, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Research
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1991 — 1994
JD
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1990 — 1994
MBA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1980
BS, Food Science
Distinctive Brands, Inc. September 2004 - January 2014
International Multifoods 2001 - June 2005
Multifoods 2001 - 2004
The Pillsbury Company 1998 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1992
Education
University of Oregon 1986 — 1989
BS, Finance and Marketing
Edwin J. Tisdale, Attorney at Law PLLC 2003 - Present
LexisNexis 1992 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1985 - 1988
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law 1988 — 1991
JD, Law
Virginia Commonwealth University 1981 — 1985
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business 1981 — 1985
BS, Marketing
Novus International, Inc. May 2010 - Present
InnoTec LLC January 2009 - May 2010
Kemin Industries January 2007 - December 2008
Nutriscience Technologies April 1998 - September 2006
Burns, Philp & Company, Ltd. March 1994 - November 1997
Provesta Corporation, the biotechnology subsidiary of Phillips Petroleum Co. April 1987 - February 1994
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1982
Skills
Biotechnology, Fermentation, Business Planning, Lifesciences, R&D, Food, Food Safety, Product Development, Agriculture, Pet Food, Management, Executive Management, Enzymes, Product management, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, Market Research, Microbiology, Business Development, P&L Management, Start-ups, Product Management, Commercialization, Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Life Sciences, GMP, Marketing Strategy, Quality System
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1978 — 1982
Bioengineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 1972 — 1976
B.A., Microbiology
Merial May 2013 - Present
Merial October 2010 - May 2013
GCVMA 2009 - 2011
Merial July 2006 - September 2010
2003-2006 Terrell Mill Animal Hospital July 2003 - July 2006
Ralston Purina September 2000 - May 2003
The Ohio State,College of * Veterinary Medicine Alumni Publication January 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Veterinary Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, Veterinary, Pharmacovigilance, Medicine, Vaccines, Surgery, Healthcare, Client Education, Dogs, Management, Data Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Adverse Event Reporting, Computer System..., Project Management, QlikView, SAS, Motivation, Creative Problem Solving, Pets, Microsoft Office
Education
The University of Georgia 2007 — 2010
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Regulatory Affairs Certificate Program
The Ohio State University 1999 — 2003
DVM, veterinary medicine
The University of Georgia 1995 — 1999
BSA, Science and Agriculture
Nestle Purina PetCare September 1998 - Present
Anheuser-Busch September 1993 - September 1998
James River Paper Corporation September 1992 - September 1994
Ralston Purina June 1987 - June 1993
Education
University of Central Missouri 1990 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
University of Central Missouri 1983 — 1987
BSBA, Marketing and Management
FOOD MARKETING STRATEGIES, LLC 1989 - Present
LaSalle Group Advertising 1982 - 1989
Vineyard & Lee Advertising 1982 - 1989
The Seven-Up Company 1970 - 1976
Ralston Purina 1959 - 1970
Skills
Food, Advertising, Marketing, Photography, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Food & Beverage, Agribusiness, Food Ingredients, Food & Beverage Market..., DataMonitor Analysis, Military Food Sales &..., Marketing Planning, Market Planning, Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Food Industry, Business Planning, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BS Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences
University of Chicago 1992 — 1992
Post Graduate Studies in Strategic Planning
Monsanto Company Quality ManagerCovidienJuly 2011 - July 2012
Covidien July 2010 - July 2011
KV Pharmaceutical January 2007 - September 2009
KV Pharmaceutical June 2003 - January 2007
KV Pharmaceutical May 1989 - May 2003
KV Pharmaceutical October 1986 - May 1989
Ralston Purina November 1985 - October 1986
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Six Sigma, GMP, FDA, Quality Control, Auditing, Food Quality, EPA, DEA, USDA, LIMS, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Laboratory, V&V, Validation, Sop, GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, Chromatography, HPLC, SOP
Education
Webster University 1988 — 1990
MBA, Marketing
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1981
BS, Biochemistry
Revionics June 2012 - Present
IRI July 2010 - June 2012
Lowes Foods January 2008 - July 2010
Lowes Foods January 2004 - January 2008
Teradata August 2000 - January 2004
Acosta Sales & Marketing April 1998 - January 2000
Harris Teeter 1996 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1996
Quaker Oats 1991 - 1995
Kash n' Karry 1981 - 1991
Skills
Pricing, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Retail, Management, Product Management, Analytics, Reporting & Analysis, IRI, Category Management, Strategy Development, Customer Insight, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Business Development, Leadership, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, SaaS, P&L Management, Sales, Account Management, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, People Management, Software, Software Project..., Consumer Insights, Sales Management, Data Warehousing, Space Planning, Management Consulting, Promotions, Data Integration, Data Interpretation, Brokers, Store Layout, Direct Sales, Thought Leadership, Syndicated Data Analysis, Price Optimization, Price Forecasting, Sales Presentations, Pricing Analysis, Nielsen
Education
University of South Florida - College of Business Administration 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance
Reckitt Benckiser 1994 - Present
French's Flavor Ingredients/Reckitt Benckiser November 1992 - Present
Noble 1988 - 1992
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1987
Skills
FMCG, Food, HACCP, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Safety, Product Development, GMP, Product Innovation, Food Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, R&D, Food Service
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Food Science and Nutrition
Tampa Electric Company November 1999 - Present
C.W. Costello & Associates September 1997 - November 1999
Ralston Purina July 1992 - September 1997
USAF 1986 - 1992
United States Air Force February 1984 - August 1986
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Visio, SDLC, SharePoint, Integration, Program Management, PMP, IT Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, IT Management, Enterprise Architecture, Requirements Gathering, Business Process..., Software Project..., Disaster Recovery, Databases, Vendor Management, Change Management, MS Project, ERP, Analysis
Education
University of South Florida
MIS
Westerville Design June 2009 - Present
Setlik Design LLC April 2003 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare October 2001 - March 2003
Ralston Purina October 1998 - September 2001
Ralston Purina October 1997 - September 1998
Ralston Purina March 1994 - September 1997
Ralston Purina October 1991 - February 1994
Ralston Purina December 1990 - October 1991
Ralston Purina August 1988 - December 1990
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Strategy, Customer Insight, Management, Retail, Leadership, Sales, Supply Chain, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Email Marketing, CRM, Account Management, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, Business Planning, Food, Key Account Management, New Business Development, P&L Management, Market Analysis
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Seaboard Foods August 2004 - Present
Compass Minerals 1999 - 2004
Kraft Foods Nabisco Brands 1990 - 1999
Ralston Purina 1983 - 1990
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Leadership, Training, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Inventory Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
D-S Beverages, Inc. October 2000 - Present
Target 1985 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1981 - 1985
Education
Xavier University 1982 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
The University of North Dakota 1978 — 1981
BSBA, Finance
Redbarn pet products February 2012 - Present
Blue Buffalo Co June 2009 - 2012
Nextaff February 2002 - 2008
Hill's Pet Nutrition May 1997 - December 2001
Ralston Purina 1978 - 1997
Skills
Food Processing, Food Science, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Product Development, R&D, Consumer Products, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Flavors, Product Innovation, HACCP, Food, Commercialization
Education
Washburn University 1999 — 2003
mba, mba
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1972 — 1976
BS, Food Science human nutrition
AFB International October 2009 - Present
SRG Global, Inc 2004 - 2009
Siegel-Robert, Inc 2004 - 2009
Ralston Purina 1990 - 2002
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Business Management, Business
Anheuser-Busch InBev November 2000 - Present
Soutwestern Bell Cellular (currently ATT) June 1992 - November 2000
Sandberg, Phoenix & Von Gontard July 1989 - June 1992
ITW Paslode 1985 - 1986
Ralston Purina 1983 - 1984
Skills
Effective In House..., Effective..., Effective handling of..., Thorough Research and..., Strong people and..., Beer, Alcoholic Beverages, FMCG, Consumer Products, Market Planning, Beverage Industry, National Accounts, Brand Awareness, Pricing, Sales, Merchandising, Pricing Strategy, Grocery, Key Account Development, Distributors, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Trade Marketing, Sales Operations, Account Management, Leadership
Education
The University of Memphis 1985 — 1989
Doctor of Law (JD) and MBA, Law/Business, Ranked 13 of 120 in law class.
University of Missouri-Columbia 1978 — 1983
BS Engineering, Industrial Engineering, 2.9 gpa
Southwest High School 1974 — 1978
High School Diploma, Basic High School Classes/Pre-Engineering Focus, 3.8
Seaboard Foods August 2004 - Present
Compass Minerals May 1999 - August 2004
Nabisco January 1990 - May 1999
Ralston Purina June 1983 - January 1990
Education
University of Northern Iowa
zBA, Business with concentration in HR
Freeport McMoRan April 2007 - June 2009
Outside the Corporate World June 2001 - April 2007
ON Semiconductor June 2000 - June 2001
Dial, a division of Henkel Corporation April 1998 - March 2000
Ralston Purina June 1988 - April 1998
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1984 — 1988
B.S.B.A., Business Logistics
Crop Production Services, Inc. November 1993 - Present
FDIC April 1990 - November 1993
Ralston Purina March 1984 - March 1990
Skills
Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Credit Analysis, Budgets, Operations Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Cash Management, Management, Credit, Sales, Process Improvement, Credit Risk, Finance, Cash Flow, Negotiation, Financial Reporting, Customer Service, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Risk, Team Building, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Managerial Finance, Executive Management, Sales Management, Banking, Pricing, Financial Services, Credit Management, SAP, Invoicing
Education
Woodrow Wilson College of Law 1994 — 1995
Attended for one year then was transferred out of state., Law studies
University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences 1965 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial Management
Nestle Purina PetCare Company October 2013 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America February 2002 - October 2013
Nestlé Purina North America August 1997 - January 2002
Ralcorp Holdings April 1994 - August 1997
Ralston Purina November 1990 - April 1994
Lapin, Ellis and Associates April 1986 - November 1990
Campbell Design Group October 1983 - April 1986
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, SAP, Process Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Quality System, Process Scheduler, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1977 — 1981
BS, Civil Engineering
Tuba Group, Inc September 2013 - Present
Essential Financial Solutions Inc. March 2012 - September 2013
Key & Associates, PC May 2010 - September 2013
Lani, Eko, & Company, CPAS,PLLC November 2009 - April 2010
Regis & Associates, PC October 2007 - October 2009
United States Agency for International Develoment (USAID) September 2003 - September 2007
Williams, Adley & Company, LLP March 1998 - September 2003
The New York Times March 1987 - May 1988
Cheseborough-Pond's March 1986 - February 1987
Ralston Purina May 1980 - February 1986
Skills
Financial and Program..., Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Staff Development, Staff Supervision, Report Writing, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysi, Internal Controls, Creative Problem Solving, Federal Government..., Auditing, Computer Program, Accounting, Analysis, General Ledger, External Audit, CPA, Financial Statements, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Financial Audits, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1975 — 1979
BS/BA, Business - Accounting
Desalination project December 2014 - Present
Independent Scientific Consultant June 2008 - Present
Bankers Life and Collonial Penn October 2014 - December 2014
Crown Benefits Solutions March 2014 - July 2014
Tyco Healthcare Mallinckrodt October 2003 - November 2006
Stereotaxis, Inc December 2001 - January 2003
Ralston Purina May 1997 - September 1997
Monsanto September 1995 - May 1997
FDA February 1995 - September 1995
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1997 — 2003
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1989 — 1995
B.S., Chemistry
Bishop Du Bourg High School 1986 — 1989
College prep.
Spinrite LP 2011 - Present
Pfizer Consumer HealthCare 2007 - 2011
Playtex Ltd 2006 - 2007
George Brown College 2005 - 2006
Novartis Consumer HealthCare 2004 - 2004
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HealthCare 1999 - 2004
Ralston Purina 1996 - 1999
Skills
Marketing Communications, Analytics, Customer Insight, Strategy, Product Development, Management, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Budgets, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Market Planning, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Guelph
BASc, Nutrition
Holiday International, Inc June 1981 - January 2012
Sinclair Gasoline Distributor, Mayflower Moving Agency, United Moving Agency, BP Gasoline Distributo August 1968 - May 1981
A.J. Armstrong Inc. New York, N.Y. March 1965 - July 1968
Hales & Hunter Co. Chicago Ill. March 1962 - February 1965
Ralston Purina January 1957 - February 1962
Skills
Business, Finance, Small Business, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Commercial Real Estate, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Analysis, Training, Strategy, Consulting, corp finance, personal finance, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Education
The University of Georgia 1955 — 1957
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General
Lyman Hall, Gainesville Ga. 1938 — 1949
Finance, Univ of Ga.
Roeslein & Associates July 2011 - Present
The Applied Group 1999 - 2006
Ralston Purina January 1996 - February 1999
Skills
PLC, Control Systems Design, SCADA, Process Control, Control Logic, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Engineering, Electricians, P&ID, Allen Bradley, Factory, Piping, Contract Management
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1990 — 1996
BS, Electrical Engineering
Land O'Lakes August 2005 - Present
Ralston Purina August 1978 - August 1985
Skills
Business Objects, Food Industry, Leadership
Education
Webster University 1984 — 1986
MA, Computer Intergration
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Husbandry
Nestle Purina March 2002 - September 2014
Ralston Purina January 2000 - February 2002
Ralston Purina January 1991 - December 1999
Ralston Purina July 1980 - December 1990
Skills
Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Management, Integration, SDLC, Systems Development..., Inventory Management, Order Management, Microsoft Office, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Purchasing, SAP, SAP Implementation, SAP Warehouse Management, SAP ERP
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
St Louis Food Ingredients, Inc 1993 - Present
Ralston Purina 1973 - 1988
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Food Industry, Food, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master's degree
Elanco March 2015 - Present
Elanco February 2014 - March 2015
Trouw Nutrition Guatemala October 2012 - April 2013
Master Medicina Animal Universidad de Córdoba October 2011 - July 2012
Nestle Purina PetCare Centroamerica November 2004 - September 2011
Ralston Purina 2004 - 2011
Nestle Purina Centroamérica 2004 - 2011
FMVZ, USAC January 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Animal Nutrition, Poultry, Pets, Dogs, Client Education, Horses, Veterinary Public Health, Vaccines, Dairy, Surgery, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Medicina veterinaria
Education
Universidad de Córdoba 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
Universidad de Córdoba 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Medicina, Sanidad y Mejor Animal
Universidad de Córdoba 2011 — 2012
Tesis de Máster.Evaluación de tres métodos de diagnóstico para la identificación de huevos de, MSc, 9.5
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala 1997 — 2002
Licenciatura en Medicina Veterinaria, Medicina Veterinaria
Nawgan Products, LLC 2010 - Present
Ralcorp Holdings 1994 - 2008
Ralston Purina 1984 - 1994
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1984
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Food, Supply Chain, R&D, Food Science, Product Development, Food Industry, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., HACCP
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Assisted Financial Services 2011 - Present
Health Career Agents 2004 - 2007
Ralston Purina 1987 - 2004
Union Carbide 1980 - 1987
Education
The University of Georgia
BBA, Marketing and Finance
ConAgra Foods June 2013 - Present
Ralcorp Holdings June 2011 - January 2013
Ralcorp Holdings October 2004 - May 2011
Ralcorp Holdings September 2003 - September 2004
Ralcorp Holdings April 2002 - August 2003
Ralcorp Holdings July 1999 - March 2002
Ralcorp Holdings July 1994 - June 1999
Ralston Purina September 1993 - June 1994
Skills
Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Budgets, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Transportation, Customer Service, Operations Management, Food, Purchasing, Logistics, Pricing, Management
Education
University of Louisville 1990 — 1992
Bachelors of Science, Finance
Tate & Lyle October 1996 - Present
Tate & Lyle 1988 - 1996
A.E. Staley Mfg Co. 1987 - 1988
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1987
A.E. Staley Mfg. Co. June 1979 - May 1986
Skills
Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Industry, Management, Process Improvement, Engineering
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Chemical Engineering
The Ohio State University June 1995 - Present
Lubbock, TX June 1976 - July 1978
Ralston Purina June 1973 - July 1976
Skills
Food Science, dairy technology, Food Chemistry, Milk Protein Chemistry, Food Flavor Chemistry, Flavor Analytsis
Education
The Ohio State University 1951 — 1959
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Dairy Technology
Genentech 2010 - Present
Genentech 2006 - 2010
SGI 1998 - 2006
Ralston Purina May 1997 - August 1997
Wells Fargo April 1992 - September 1995
Wells Fargo April 1991 - April 1992
National Emergency Services, Inc. May 1988 - April 1991
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1984 — 1988
BA, Economics
Washington University in St. Louis 1996 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC March 2003 - Present
Ralston Purina December 1974 - March 2003
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1968 — 1973
Early Childhood Education
Mercy High School 1964 — 1968
The Doe Run Company May 2003 - February 2015
Mayo Clinic 1993 - 1998
Ralston Purina 1990 - 1993
Skills
US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Accounting, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Enterprise Risk..., Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, External Audit, SEC filings, Assurance, Internal Audit, Budgets, Process Improvement
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Fort Recovery Equity,Inc. March 2013 - Present
Pennfield November 2011 - February 2013
Ralston Purina 1971 - 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Farms, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Dairy, Product Development, Veterinary Medicine, Food, Ingredients, Food Processing, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Business Planning, Sales Management, Food Industry
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ag. Econ
GlaxoSmithKline April 1985 - Present
G D Searle Corp April 1985 - November 1988
Ralston Purina July 1974 - May 1975
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Urology, Hospital Sales, Product Launch, Dermatology, Market Access, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Sales Operations, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1970 — 1974
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Self-employed June 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation September 1998 - June 2012
Ralston Purina January 1969 - December 1974
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Sales, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Budgets
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1964 — 1966
Associate's Degree, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
University of Colorado Boulder 1962 — 1964
Associate of Arts (AA), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician