Highly accomplished food industry innovator, operator, and entrepreneur. Cultivated a long history of career successes in the health & wellness and better-for-you industry by proactively merging a background in new product development, innovation, fast product commercialization, operations, and procurement to bring best-in-class, high-demand, convenient, healthier, and financially viable products and brands to market. A unique perspective having been an executive leader on both the branded and the co-manufacturing side of many industry’s leading brands and products. Experienced in start-up, entrepreneurial, corporate, private label, and branded business ventures. A results-driven, hands-on leader, that thrives in dynamically changing environments by combining technical proficiency, unmatched market comprehension, quick decision-making, and a democratic and infectious management style.