Born and raised on a family farm in Sheridan Indiana that has been in my family since 1838. My wife and I originally started the Local Folks Food brand as a shelf stable, seasonal extension, using excess produce from our family produce operation. Over the years we have evolved the company to a "local/regional", procurement, processing, and marketing concept. I love all aspects of the food and brand building business, and have developed a keen, and in-depth understanding of the food… Show more Born and raised on a family farm in Sheridan Indiana that has been in my family since 1838. My wife and I originally started the Local Folks Food brand as a shelf stable, seasonal extension, using excess produce from our family produce operation. Over the years we have evolved the company to a "local/regional", procurement, processing, and marketing concept. I love all aspects of the food and brand building business, and have developed a keen, and in-depth understanding of the food business, including: growing, procurement, recipe development, scale processing, sales & marketing, and brand building. Show less

An industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience in CPGBrand building, including product development, supply chain management, sales & marketing, distribution, and manufacturing relationships. Steve was an early adopter in the local food movement and pioneered an artisan brand, LocalFolks Foods. Steve connects quickly conceptually and has built a vast network of contacts and industry professionals that have allowed him to become an effective consultant and strategic partner for… Show more An industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience in CPGBrand building, including product development, supply chain management, sales & marketing, distribution, and manufacturing relationships. Steve was an early adopter in the local food movement and pioneered an artisan brand, LocalFolks Foods. Steve connects quickly conceptually and has built a vast network of contacts and industry professionals that have allowed him to become an effective consultant and strategic partner for his clients. Show less