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Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Us

MavenHill Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm that makes investments in consumer food and beverage market. MavenHill provides equity capital to lead leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and divestitures of entrepreneur and family-owned businesses. The MavenHill team has completed more than 30 transactions representing over $1.5 billion of enterprise value and is committed to a partnership approach with owners and management to accelerate growth and build long-term shareholder value. MavenHill invests in companies with EBITDA between $5 to $25 million.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Provide consulting and interim executive positions to consumer-facing firms. Additionally, provide advisory services to private equity firms in sourcing, evaluation, and due diligence of opportunities in the mid-market consumer goods and cannabis space with EBITDA between $10M to $100M.• Served as operating advisor for Altamont Capital Partners; Audax Private Equity; and TPG Growth.• Served as CEO of Vittoria Food & Beverage USA from 2018 through 2019. Vittoria Food & Beverage is the No 1 pure coffee brand in Australia. Successfully expanded brand in the US in foodservice channel. In DTC channel, successful launch of the espresso machine and pod system into Walmart.com, Amazon, and own site. • Served as interim CEO in 2017 at Nutiva, Inc. Nutiva is a superfood, plant-based company. Key accomplishments include: turning around operations to become cash flow positive; led company out of default with an approved strategic plan and re-structured debt agreements; and helped create a pipeline of value-added, higher margin innovation.• Served as interim Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for a mid-market rice miller. Successful in creating a Three Year Growth Plan expanding customer base from ethnic wholesalers to traditional foodservice market.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Copperstate Farms is a vertically integrated, seed to sale cannabis company headquartered out of Phoenix, Arizona. Our vision is to empower people through cannabis wellness to live balanced and purposeful lives. Our mantra is in life, we live with sol.Copperstate Farms is one of the largest greenhouse cannabis producers in the US, with 40 acres under glass. We have four dispensaries under the Sol Flower banner located in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. We bring best practices from big agriculture, consumer packaged goods, and pharmaceutical industries to cannabis.

Took the family on a once-in-a-lifetime 100-day journey through 11 countries in Europe. Embarked upon a 30-day spiritual bootcamp to learn how to be more present, authentic, and connected.

Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Au

Leading listed consumer foods company with $2.3B in revenues across Australia, New Zealand, and AsiaPac. Consisting of 40 iconic brands in over twenty categories in Grocery, Baking, and Dairy. Part of Executive Committee which led the company to acquisition through growth and restructuring. GF's share price increased +73% and market capitalization increased +123% until the point of acquisition by a strategic investor.As Chief Marketing Officer, led the long-term strategy and innovation agenda to drive sales and profit. Led a team of 60 from three locations – Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and AsiaPac. • Created and led a transformational growth initiative of expanding from low growth, low margin loaf segment to high growth, high margin artisan & specialty bread segment. Board approved business case for largest capital investment in ten years. • Inspired and led a fundamental shift from traditional (paid) media to digital (owned, earned, and shared) media. • Reinvigorated innovation pipeline and brand building activities accelerated growth in: - The Praise brand in the Dressings & Mayonnaise category, which achieved its highest dollar share at 60%. Net Sales were +10% versus YA and EBIT +16% versus YA. - The Fresh Loaf portfolio which grew +11% in net sales in Australia and +5% in New Zealand over a two year period. GF’s four power brands of Helga’s, Freya’s, Wonder, and Vogel’s achieved their highest market shares.• Upgraded and replaced talent turning over 60% of direct reports which strengthened the team. By championing high potential talent, two currently are serving general management positions at GF. Started the journey in creating high performing team by doubling engagement levels to 45%• Received promotion from Category MD to Chief Marketing Officer in March 2014. Successfully consolidated category marketing teams into one organization.

Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Au

Full P&L responsibility for the baking business unit in Australia with $700M in revenues; 17 manufacturing facilities; and 1500 employees.• Stabilized earnings to $30M EBIT versus forecasted EBIT decline to breakeven. Re-structured Executive Mgmt Team and turned over 50% of my direct reports. After bottoms up forecast process, delivered EBIT Forecast at target.• Developed a clear recommendation and strategy to “Transform the Baking Model” for operational and supply chain cost-out initiatives worth $45 million. Gained Board approval for the re-structure consisting of closure of four bakeries; deleting 30% of the range and focusing on hero SKUs; and fixing our cost to serve with pricing to regional / remote areas and private label contracts.

Madrid, Madrid, Es

Leading Spanish consumer food company with $2.5B in revenues headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Ebro is the world leader in rice and the second largest pasta manufacturer worldwide.Created the strategic vision to drive the long-term planning process and growth agenda for this $1.2B business unit. ENA consists of America’s favorite pasta brands such as Ronzoni, San Giorgio, Creamette, and Prince and favorite rice brands including Minute, Success, Carolina, and Mahatma. Led a team of 25 based out of three locations – Houston, TX; Harrisburg, PA; and Toronto, Canada.* Helped deliver ENA’s EBITDA at +12% for 2010 and +5% in 2011 and NSV +6% through innovation and portfolio optimization. * Successfully launched 3 line extensions in rice; 1 new platform in pasta (Pasta Portions); and 2 new adjacent categories (pasta sauce and pasta sides) that drove +3pp of market share growth in 2012.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

General Manager for a $1.1 billion portfolio of brands consisting of Freihofer’s, Stroehmann, Mrs. Baird’s, Bimbo, Maier’s, D’Italiano, and our private label. Charged with driving the P&L and providing a single point of accountability across all functions in a matrixed organization. Responsible to turn-around business declining at -5% annually for past five years.* 2009 results achieved Plan on volume (flat vs. YA) and EBIT (+3% to YA) by strong customer alignment with Walmart and club stores; driving productivity programs such as reformulations of SKUs; and the launch of five innovation projects focused on health and wellness.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Selected by the CEO to lead the largest division for the company with sales of $1.2 billion through the retail, food service, and private label channels. Led a marketing team comprised of twenty on some of America’s favorite bread brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Freihofer’s, Stroehmann, Boboli, and D’Italiano.* Results included Bread & Rolls units +2%; Net Sales +13% and EBIT +3% successfully delivering plan. Led team to twelve product launches driving projected sales growth of +$48M for 2008.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Managed all aspects of marketing, future innovation, and customer planning for Thomas’, a $500 MM baked goods brand. * Helped lead growth of EBIT at +13% CAGR for over 3 years.* Turned around the brand with declining dollar sales in 2003 of -5% to 2004 sales of +4%; 2005 sales of +10%; and 2006 sales of +11%. Increased top-line growth by + $100M since 2004 with breakthrough innovation and brand building.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

• Led strategic and financial analysis of bakery assets understanding strategic and financial parameters. Developed presentations made to President and the Board.• Key decisions from manufacturing analysis include the closure of $48 MM facility resulting in $18 MM in annual savings and investment of $7.5MM into new baking technology creating $4 MM of annual savings. Created 5 Year Manufacturing Strategic Plan that was broadly endorsed by senior management.• Created manufacturing cost allocation process that is part of the current process to methodically allocate costs by product.• Led cross-market area and multi-functional team to analyze distribution network. Modeled $100 MM network and recommended investment into third-party distribution centers providing 12% annual savings.• Received CEO approval on distribution recommendation. Led implementation team for the roll-out of first third-party DC in Orlando, FL for cross-docking 85 MM units annually and outsourcing transportation for annual savings of $3 MM

xpressMD (www.xpressmd.com) enables reimbursable, online medical consultations between physicians and patients, thereby reducing health care costs for payers.• Created overall vision and successfully raised two rounds of equity financing from several investors including strategic partners and an angel group.• Initiated and analyzed strategic alliances and license agreements with pharmaceutical companies, physician associations, and insurance companies. Negotiated and successfully executed partnership agreements.• Initiated corporate restructuring and executed focused strategy amidst tighter fiscal constraints.• Recruited and managed team of nineteen employees and advisors. Managed priority setting and daily operations of business development, marketing, and technology.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bs, Mechanical Engineering