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Strategic, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented senior executive. Proven ability to drive organic revenue and EBITDA growth, as well as lead the assessment and integration of acquisitions. Adept at analyzing the benefits and risks of financial leverage to make the optimal choices of financing instruments to drive ROI and shareholder value.Known for an approachable, authentic leadership style that creates trust and ensures many voices are reflected in the company’s values, priorities, and decisions. Excel at building a high-performance culture, motivating teams, and using each person’s best attributes to drive excellence within the organization. Core competencies include:◾ Executive Leadership. As CEO of Epic Baking, transformed the culture of the organization. Put the company on a growth trajectory. As CFO, COO, and President at Summit Hill Foods, played a key role in the 5x growth of the company during tenure. As CFO of G&L Holdings, consolidated three sister companies into G&L, including major refinancing for the purpose of making the company’s largest-ever acquisition. ◾ General Management. At Summit Hill, led a high-performing team of up to 500 people. From 2018 to 2020, led the growth of the Better Than Bouillon® brand at a CAGR of 30% to achieve 44% market share. During the COVID-19 pandemic, grew the revenues and gained market share due to organizational and operational agility. Company owner described 2020 performance as “stellar.”◾ Corporate Development. At Summit Hill and G&L Holdings, evaluated 100+ companies for acquisition, bid on 20, performed due diligence on 10, and acquired six; one acquisition was over $100M. All acquisitions are still part of the company. Divested two business segments. At Flowers Foods, negotiated and closed over $1.2B of credit agreements. Played a critical role in Keebler’s $279M IPO.phjort [at] comcast.net706-346-4269
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Chief Executive Officer And OwnerFootguardian®Rome, Ga, Us
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Chief Executive OfficerEpi Breads Apr 2022 - Jul 2023Atlanta, Georgia, UsEpic Baking (aka Epi Breads) produces and distributes a wide range of artisan-crafted bread products including hoagies, rolls, and buns for foodservice chains and grocery retailers. Epi Breads operates BRC-certified bakeries in Atlanta (176K SF) and Muskegon, Michigan (88K SF). The company is owned by AUA Private Equity Partners.– Lead a team of 500 employees including six members of the Executive Leadership Team.– Transformed the culture of the organization. Put the company on a growth trajectory.– Rebuilt the sales organization to leverage the more profitable retail market.– Negotiated a 10-year supply agreement with the Company’s largest customer.– Identified the root causes of operational issues. Developed a plan to improve OEE by 44%, reduce outsourcing, and deliver an annual margin gain of $10M with a 60-day payback period. -
PresidentSummit Hill Foods 2018 - 2021Rome, Georgia, UsSummit Hill Foods makes gravy and baking mixes as well as food bases for restaurants, foodservice companies, and ingredient providers. Consumer brands include Better Than Bouillon®, Louisiana Hot Sauce®, and Southeastern Mills®.– Led a high-performing team of over 500 people; most recently it was 415 employees.– From 2018 to 2020, led the growth of the Better Than Bouillon® brand at a CAGR of 30% to achieve a 44% market share. This brand has grown 4x since the 2009 acquisition.– Focused on margin growth through continuous improvement, which is now a pillar in the strategic plan. Gross margins almost doubled during tenure.– Divested a mature segment of the business that represented one-third of our revenue. Subsequently acquired a more strategic business segment. Replaced the lost revenue in three years (2020).– After 80 years as “Southeastern Mills,” rebranded the company to better identify the company’s vision.– Developed and implemented a strategic plan to capitalize on the changing dynamics of the food industry.– During the COVID-19 pandemic, grew the business and gained market share due to organizational and operational agility. Company owner described 2020 performance as “stellar.” -
Chief Operating OfficerSummit Hill Foods 2016 - 2018Rome, Georgia, Us– Restructured our Supply Chain and Operations teams to prepare the company for innovation and rapid growth.– Implemented a product development process that improved speed-to-market, gave us a competitive advantage, and improved our market share.
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Chief Financial OfficerSummit Hill Foods 1998 - 2016Rome, Georgia, Us– Spearheaded M&A activity. Identified, negotiated, and integrated strategic acquisitions.– Developed optimal capital structure for company growth and shareholder estate planning.– Redesigned incentive compensation plans based on an economic value added (EVA) model.– Led the divestiture of Mondo Baking Company, maker of Rice Krispies, to Kellogg’s.
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Chief Financial OfficerG&L Holdings 2014 - 2018G&L is a holding company for Grain Craft and Southeastern Mills. Grain Craft was formed in 2014 after Milner Milling and Pendleton Flour Mills acquired Cereal Food Processors. Served here in a less direct role than at Summit Hill.– Consolidated three sister companies into G&L. Project included major refinancing for the purpose of making the company’s largest-ever acquisition, Cereal Food Processors, the nation’s largest independent flour milling company, and fourth largest wheat miller, with 10 milling facilities located from Portland (Oregon) to Cleveland. -
Chief Financial OfficerPendleton Flour Mills, Llc 2001 - 2012Chattanooga, Tennessee, UsPendleton Flour Mills, headquartered in Pendleton, Oregon, was a flour miller that offered a strong distribution network specializing in bulk shipments via trucks, rail, and ocean containers.– Restored banking relationships during the turnaround of this business after we acquired it in 2001. -
Chief Financial OfficerMilner Milling/Pendleton Flour Mills 1998 - 2012Milner Milling, headquartered in Chattanooga, was the seventh largest flour miller in the USA. The business had mill locations in Barnesville and Rome, Georgia as well as Birmingham, Alabama.– Negotiated major financing for construction of a new state-of-the-art flour mill in Birmingham. -
Director Of FinanceFlowers Foods & Subsidiaries 1997 - 1998Thomasville, Ga, UsFlowers Foods operates 46 bakeries that produce a wide range of bakery foods for retail and foodservice businesses. Brand names include Nature’s Own, Butternut, Tastykake, Wonder, and Dave’s Killer Bread.– Provided financial leadership for this $4B organization.– Negotiated and closed over $1.2B of credit agreements. -
Corporate ControllerFlowers Foods & Subsidiaries 1990 - 1997Thomasville, Ga, Us– Evaluated dozens of M&A opportunities.– Directed the accounting function for 40+ subsidiaries.– Assisted the CFO in communicating with investment community.– Played critical role in Keebler’s $279M IPO.– Hired out of college as a Staff Accountant in 1981; promoted to Accounting Systems Manager in 1985.
Peter Hjort Education Details
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University Of Georgia - Terry College Of BusinessAccounting -
Community Service
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Board Memberships
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Peter Hjort attended University Of Georgia - Terry College Of Business, Community Service, Board Memberships.
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