SummaryCurrently I am President of Crepini LLC, a zero net carb egg wrap that wraps food just right for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks. I am charged with driving the strategic direction and accelerating the growth of this woman-owned, family run business through distribution and channel expansion.Prior and for 10 years, as President and CEO of the Specialty Food Association, a global not-for-profit, I overhauled SFA, assembled its management team, built community within its membership base, helped food and beverage companies from everywhere in the world introduce new products and brands, compete effectively, and safely-develop packaged food products. During my tenure, the SFA grew 30%, increasing membership by 880 dues-paying food manufacturers, wholesalers, importers/exporters and organizations supporting food safety, IP, employee training, science, distribution, logistics, packaging and innovation. Member retention is at an industry pacing 85%.Revenue from membership increased 4% yearly. Revenue from educational programs increased 3X. Attendance and revenue from two Fancy Food Shows grew exponentially, approaching nearly 200,000 different food and beverages, and nearly 3,000 exhibitors between the New York and San Francisco shows. Attendee satisfaction is at 80%. Importantly, I developed the for-profit educational component of the Specialty Food Association offering multiple courses covering all disciplines important to food and beverage innovation, safety, intellectual property management, IT, and marketing, to name a few. My skills were developed growing to Senior Vice President roles at Kraft where I had responsibilities, among others, for the Asia Pacific region, and over 50 manufacturing facilities in more than 50 countries, and Vice President of international marketing for Philip Morris.I hold a number of BOD positions, including AARP Foundation, and advise food companies.My goal is always about adding value and shifting paradigms to find new opportunities for growth - domestically and internationally.