A strategic management and marketing consultancy/advisory aimed at improving client company focus, performance and growth.

As a privately held entity, Papa Charlie's is the leading consumer brand of Italian beef sold through retail super market, mass merchandiser and food service channels; "Chicago's Famous Beef Sandwich". Papa Charlie's is distinguished as the only manufacturer in the category to be an SQF level two operation with a certificate of excellence rating. Papa Charlie products are made exclusively with select and choice beef roasts with a proprietary family recipe. Papa Charlie's is the official beef… Show more As a privately held entity, Papa Charlie's is the leading consumer brand of Italian beef sold through retail super market, mass merchandiser and food service channels; "Chicago's Famous Beef Sandwich". Papa Charlie's is distinguished as the only manufacturer in the category to be an SQF level two operation with a certificate of excellence rating. Papa Charlie products are made exclusively with select and choice beef roasts with a proprietary family recipe. Papa Charlie's is the official beef served for the Chicago Bears and its fans at Soldier Field. Show less

A strategic marketing and management consultancy primarily focused on helping both classical CPG as well as mid sized and more entrepreneurial enterprises create new and sustained growth. CF Martin and Associates provided a strong track record of experience and results to internal buisness development as well as licensing, mergers and acquisitions. Special practices included refocusing for business turnaround, assessing and building brand equity and mobilizing to acclerate growth through new… Show more A strategic marketing and management consultancy primarily focused on helping both classical CPG as well as mid sized and more entrepreneurial enterprises create new and sustained growth. CF Martin and Associates provided a strong track record of experience and results to internal buisness development as well as licensing, mergers and acquisitions. Special practices included refocusing for business turnaround, assessing and building brand equity and mobilizing to acclerate growth through new product and organization innovation. Show less

ACH is a $1.2B North American branded food products subsidiary of Associated British Foods, a $14B consumer products and retailing company headquartered in London, England. ACH manufactuers, markets and sells branded oils, spices, baking products and ethnic products in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Leading brands include: Mazola, Capullo, Fleischmann's, Argo, Karo, Spice Island's, Durkee, Tones, Weber Grill, Pataks, Aladino and Henri's.>Significantly scaled the branded foods group of… Show more ACH is a $1.2B North American branded food products subsidiary of Associated British Foods, a $14B consumer products and retailing company headquartered in London, England. ACH manufactuers, markets and sells branded oils, spices, baking products and ethnic products in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Leading brands include: Mazola, Capullo, Fleischmann's, Argo, Karo, Spice Island's, Durkee, Tones, Weber Grill, Pataks, Aladino and Henri's.>Significantly scaled the branded foods group of the company from $285M to $1.2B through a series of acquisitions, external partnerships and internal brand development between 2003 and 2011. >Co-led acquisition and ground up development of the Mexico operating unit, Alimentos Capullo in 2004 >Key participant in restructuring the company in 2008 with the spin off of the commodity oil businesses into a 50/50 JV with ADM, Stratas FoodsFollowing re-structure successfully integrated new food service unit and capability>Accelerated brand growth on most core brands and launched an entirely new line of grilling spices, Weber Grill brand>established a high talent mid-cap marketing, product development and sales team, moving the front line and business headquarters from Memphis to Chicago Show less

President and Chief Operating OfficerA leading importer, marketer and internet services provider of authentic ethnic and specialty foods.>Assembled a professional management team and advisory board with the mission of establishing a formal business plan and scaling the company's distribution and retailing entities.>Expanded Five Continents as leading midwest importer and distributor of Asian Foods>Retailing concept, "International Club" named… Show more President and Chief Operating OfficerA leading importer, marketer and internet services provider of authentic ethnic and specialty foods.>Assembled a professional management team and advisory board with the mission of establishing a formal business plan and scaling the company's distribution and retailing entities.>Expanded Five Continents as leading midwest importer and distributor of Asian Foods>Retailing concept, "International Club" named "Best Ethnic Grocer' by Chicago Magazine Show less

General management, sales and maketing responsibilities for ConAgra's $1.2B refrigerated meats and products group. Leading brands included: Butterball, Healthy Choice, Armour, Swift, Eckrich, and Lunchmakers>Significantly grew both top line revenue and bottom line profitability by re-focusing the organization around valued added products and convenience meals

Pet was a $2B consumer food products company acquired by Grand Metropolitan-Pillsbury in 1995. Pet's leading Brands included Old Elpaso, Progresso, Underwood, Van de Kamps and Pet Ritz. Repsonsible for general management, sales and marketing for Pet's frozen foods and private label businesses. >Led strong turnaround of Pet's frozen food brands

Led corporate marketing and marketing services for Kraft Foods USA (1989-1992) and subsequently Kraft General Foods North America marketing and promotion development across its $10B branded food business unitsRe-structured marketing service functions and initiated a program, "Kraft 2000" to help revitalize the Kraft brand equity. Lead execution of Kraft's Olympic program, "Kraft Sets the Olympic Training Table".>Led highly successful Olympic sponsorship program, "Kraft Sets The… Show more Led corporate marketing and marketing services for Kraft Foods USA (1989-1992) and subsequently Kraft General Foods North America marketing and promotion development across its $10B branded food business unitsRe-structured marketing service functions and initiated a program, "Kraft 2000" to help revitalize the Kraft brand equity. Lead execution of Kraft's Olympic program, "Kraft Sets the Olympic Training Table".>Led highly successful Olympic sponsorship program, "Kraft Sets The Olympic Training Table". Show less

Led marketing for Kraft's largest and most profitable branded foods division.>Provided leadership for turnaround of operating profits and market share performance for the Grocery portfolio>Completeed successful launch of Bullseye BBQ sauce and Kraft free Salad Dressings

Led new business development and acquisitions for newly created "Ventures" team to help drive significant incremental growth for the company. >Passed three year corporate goal of $500M in revenues through successful acquisitions of Tombsotone Pizza and All American Gourmet Company along with internally generated new products>In 1988, the New Ventures unit was transformed into the Frozen Foods operating unit establishing a strong frozen foods channel and presence for Kraft