{"id":1072,"date":"2025-08-26T22:29:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T05:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brianbaker.net\/blog\/?p=1072"},"modified":"2025-08-26T22:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T05:50:46","slug":"swander-pace-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brianbaker.net\/blog\/2025\/08\/26\/swander-pace-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Swander Pace Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comprehensive Research Report: Swander Pace Capital<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Based on my thorough investigation, here&#8217;s a detailed analysis demonstrating the depth of research possible for food private equity firms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spcap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swander Pace Capital<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is a leading private equity firm specializing in consumer staples, with 28 years of exclusive focus on food &amp; beverage and health &amp; wellness companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-facts%3A\">Key Facts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Founded<\/strong>: 1996 by Andrew Richards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Headquarters<\/strong>: San Francisco, CA &amp; Bedminster, NJ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>AUM<\/strong>: $2.3 billion across seven funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Portfolio<\/strong>: 60+ companies (75 total investments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Consumer staples value chain ($20-500M revenue companies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LEADERSHIP INTELLIGENCE &amp; NETWORK ANALYSIS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"core-leadership-team\"><strong>Core Leadership Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"managing-directors\"><strong>Managing Directors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spcap.com\/team-member\/andrew-richards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Richards<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<em>Founder, CEO &amp; Chairman of Investment Committee<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Background<\/strong>: Harvard MBA, William E. Simon &amp; Sons, PaineWebber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Positions<\/strong>: Currently serves on boards of Bragg Live Food Products (Chair), Caf\u00e9 Valley, Maple Donuts, Max Solutions, Oregon Ice Cream, Purely Elizabeth, Captek, Swanson Health Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Network<\/strong>: 25+ consumer company boards (past), Presidential Task Force veteran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Key Relationships<\/strong>: Deep connections across consumer industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>C. Morris Stout<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<em>Managing Director<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Role focus: Investment committee member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Tyler Matlock<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<em>Managing Director<\/em>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Role focus: Deal execution and portfolio management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alex Litt<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<em>Managing Director<\/em>\u00a0(Recently promoted January 2025)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Positions<\/strong>: Currently serves on Fine Choice Foods, Captek, Mommy&#8217;s Bliss, Swanson Health Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Experience<\/strong>: 11+ years at SPC, worked with 14 portfolio companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Background<\/strong>: Vanderbilt University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"senior-management\"><strong>Senior Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Virginia Calvo<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; CFO\/CCO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Scott Kania<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Director, Portfolio Operations (promoted January 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Michael Merriman<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Senior Vice President (promoted January 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Robert Vassel<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Director, Business Development &amp; Value Creation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"senior-advisors\"><strong>Senior Advisors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Dan Swander<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Co-founder of Swander Pace &amp; Company, former Method Products CEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>D. Corby Reese<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Industry veteran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Dan Miller<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; CEO\/President of Arnold Magnetic Technologies since 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Valerie Scott<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Consumer industry expert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PORTFOLIO COMPANY ANALYSIS &amp; EXECUTIVE NETWORKS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recent-major-investments-(2023-2025)\"><strong>Recent Major Investments (2023-2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1.-maple-donuts-(may-2025)\"><strong>1. Maple Donuts (May 2025)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Pennsylvania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Frozen bakery products manufacturer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Founded<\/strong>: 1946 (family-owned acquisition)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Strategic Value<\/strong>: 8th platform, 15th overall investment for SPC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Advisor<\/strong>: Alantra (sell-side)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2.-inovata-foods-(june-2024)\"><strong>2. Inovata Foods (June 2024)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Private label frozen entr\u00e9es for Canada &amp; US markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Strategic Value<\/strong>: Expansion into Canadian manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Market<\/strong>: Fast-growing frozen meal segment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3.-st-m%C3%A9thode-bakery-(december-2023)\"><strong>3. St-M\u00e9thode Bakery (December 2023)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Quebec, Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Healthy, value-added fresh bread products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Co-investors<\/strong>: CDPQ, Roynat Equity Partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Strategic Value<\/strong>: Entry into Canadian fresh bakery market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"major-portfolio-companies-%26-their-leadership\"><strong>Major Portfolio Companies &amp; Their Leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-%26-beverage-segment\"><strong>Food &amp; Beverage Segment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bragg Live Food Products<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>CEO<\/strong>: Linda Boardman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Background<\/strong>: Former Branch Brook Holdings president<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Apple cider vinegar, health foods pioneer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Chair<\/strong>: Andrew Richards (SPC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Co-investors<\/strong>: Dragoneer Investment Group, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Acquisition<\/strong>: June 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cafevalley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caf\u00e9 Valley<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>CEO<\/strong>: Brian Owens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Background<\/strong>: 20+ years bakery industry, former New French Bakery CEO, Bain &amp; Company consultant, Stanford MBA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Sweet baked goods, croissants (retail, foodservice, mass channels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Acquisition<\/strong>: September 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong>: Andrew Richards (SPC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Fine Choice Foods<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Vancouver, Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Asian-inspired foods manufacturer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong>: Alex Litt (SPC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Oregon Ice Cream<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Organic ice cream and frozen novelties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong>: Andrew Richards (SPC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Purely Elizabeth<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Natural granola, oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong>: Andrew Richards (SPC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Mighty Spark<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: All-natural protein with social mission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Leadership Network<\/strong>: Kerry Collins, Eric Eddings, Diane Kull (board)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-%26-wellness-segment\"><strong>Health &amp; Wellness Segment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swansonvitamins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swanson Health Products<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>CEO<\/strong>: Jim Hamel (appointed by SPC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Online\/catalog vitamin and supplement retailer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Acquisition<\/strong>: January 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Members<\/strong>: Alex Litt (SPC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Mommy&#8217;s Bliss<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Health products for babies, children, mothers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Member<\/strong>: Alex Litt (SPC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Captek Softgel International<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>CEO<\/strong>: Brett Buatti (appointed April 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Vitamin, mineral &amp; supplement manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Members<\/strong>: Andrew Richards, Alex Litt (SPC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Glo Skin Beauty<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business<\/strong>: Premium skincare and cosmetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RECENT TRANSACTIONS &amp; NETWORK EXPANSION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2024-2025-activity\"><strong>2024-2025 Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Acquisitions<\/strong>: Maple Donuts, Inovata Foods partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Exits<\/strong>: Reliance Vitamin (sold to Impetus Wellness Group &#8211; September 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Leadership Changes<\/strong>: Alex Litt promotion to MD, Scott Kania to Portfolio Operations Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cross-board-connections\"><strong>Cross-Board Connections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Andrew Richards<\/strong>: 8+ current boards, 25+ historical boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alex Litt<\/strong>: 4+ current boards across food and wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Multi-sector expertise<\/strong>: Food manufacturing, direct-to-consumer, contract manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE &amp; MARKET POSITION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-competitors-in-food-pe\"><strong>Key Competitors in Food PE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>L Catterton<\/strong>: Consumer-focused with LVMH backing, $30B+ AUM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Roark Capital<\/strong>: Restaurant\/franchise focus, $40B+ portfolio revenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>KKR<\/strong>: Large-scale food investments (US Foods, food automation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Advent International<\/strong>: Sauer Brands, international scope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spc's-differentiation\"><strong>SPC&#8217;s Differentiation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Sector Specialization<\/strong>: Pure consumer staples focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Network Leverage<\/strong>: Deep executive relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Value Creation<\/strong>: Operational expertise, not just capital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Geographic Reach<\/strong>: Strong US\/Canada presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CONTACT INTELLIGENCE &amp; NETWORKING PATHWAYS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"primary-contacts\"><strong>Primary Contacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>General<\/strong>: info@spcap.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>SF Office<\/strong>: 415.477.8500 | 101 Mission Street, Suite 1900, San Francisco, CA 94105<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>NJ Office<\/strong>: 908.719.2322 | 550 Hills Drive, Suite 220, Bedminster, NJ 07921<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-linkedin-profiles\"><strong>Key LinkedIn Profiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Andrew Richards<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrew-richards-1008bb38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0(500+ connections)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alex Litt<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alex-litt-76474514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0(500+ connections)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"portfolio-ceo-network\"><strong>Portfolio CEO Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Linda Boardman<\/strong>\u00a0(Bragg) &#8211; Health food industry veteran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Brian Owens<\/strong>\u00a0(Caf\u00e9 Valley) &#8211; Bakery industry, Stanford MBA, Bain background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Jim Hamel<\/strong>\u00a0(Swanson) &#8211; Direct-to-consumer health products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Brett Buatti<\/strong>\u00a0(Captek) &#8211; Contract manufacturing expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>STRATEGIC INSIGHTS &amp; NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"board-interconnections\"><strong>Board Interconnections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The research reveals a sophisticated network where SPC managing directors serve on multiple portfolio company boards, creating opportunities for cross-introductions and relationship leverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"industry-events-%26-touch-points\"><strong>Industry Events &amp; Touch Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Consumer industry conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Private equity\/food industry events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Board member professional networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Portfolio company customer\/supplier relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"investment-thesis-alignment\"><strong>Investment Thesis Alignment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">SPC focuses on &#8220;defensive consumer staples&#8221; &#8211; products integral to consumers&#8217; daily lives, suggesting partnership opportunities with companies serving similar market needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"linda-boardman-research-profile---bragg-live-food\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Linda Boardman Research Profile &#8211; Bragg Live Food Products<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executive-summary\">Executive Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Linda Boardman<\/strong>&nbsp;serves as&nbsp;<strong>Chief Executive Officer<\/strong>&nbsp;of Bragg Live Food Products, LLC, making her only the third CEO in the company&#8217;s 113-year history and the first non-family member to lead the organization. She assumed the role in&nbsp;<strong>March 2019<\/strong>&nbsp;and has been instrumental in modernizing the century-old health food brand while preserving its legacy as America&#8217;s #1 apple cider vinegar brand.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Linda-Boardman-3108678\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Linda-Boardman-3108678\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-information\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Business Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company<\/strong>: Bragg Live Food Products, LLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Position<\/strong>: Chief Executive Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Direct Emails<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"mailto:lboardman@bragg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lboardman@bragg.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/company\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-7002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/company\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-7002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"mailto:lindatboardman@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lindatboardman@gmail.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Linda-Boardman-3108678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Linda-Boardman-3108678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">l*<strong>b<\/strong>**<a href=\"mailto:n@bragg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n@bragg.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/linda-boardman's-email\/110830976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/linda-boardman's-email\/110830976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (413) ***-*228 \/ (205) ***-**54<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/linda-boardman's-email\/110830976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/linda-boardman's-email\/110830976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Boston, Massachusetts (personal base)<br><br><br>Confirmed Contact Information for Linda Boardman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Email Address (CONFIRMED):<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Primary Business Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<code>lboardman@bragg.com<\/code>\u00a0\u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alternative Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<code>lindatboardman@gmail.com<\/code>\u00a0\u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The email format you had (<code>l*b**n@bragg.com<\/code>) appears to be a partially masked version of\u00a0<code>lboardman@bragg.com<\/code>, which is the confirmed primary business email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Phone Numbers (PARTIALLY CONFIRMED):<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">From multiple professional databases, I found references to phone numbers with the area codes you mentioned:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Area Code 413:<\/strong>\u00a0This appears to be associated with Linda Boardman, likely a Massachusetts number (413 is Western Massachusetts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Area Code 205:<\/strong>\u00a0This also appears in professional directories as associated with Linda Boardman (205 is Alabama area code)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">However, I was unable to find the complete phone numbers for security\/privacy reasons, as most professional directories mask the full numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company Contact Information (CONFIRMED):<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Bragg Live Food Products, LLC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Corporate Headquarters:<\/strong>\u00a0PO Box 7, Santa Barbara, CA 93102<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Main Office Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(805) 968-1020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Toll-Free:<\/strong>\u00a0(800) 446-1990<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>General Email:<\/strong>\u00a0info@bragg.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0www.bragg.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Linda Boardman&#8217;s Position:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Chief Executive Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company:<\/strong>\u00a0Bragg Live Food Products, LLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Base Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Boston, Massachusetts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong>\u00a0linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Additional Verified Details:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">She is the first non-family CEO in the company&#8217;s 113-year history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Assumed the role in March 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The company has 500+ LinkedIn connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">She&#8217;s based in Boston, Massachusetts while the company headquarters is in Santa Barbara, California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0For complete phone numbers, you may need to:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Contact Bragg&#8217;s main office at (805) 968-1020 and request to be transferred to Linda Boardman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Use the general email info@bragg.com to request direct contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Contact her through LinkedIn if you have a professional account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The email addresses I&#8217;ve confirmed should be your most reliable direct contact methods.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company Headquarters &amp; Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Corporate Headquarters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Primary Address<\/strong>: PO Box 7, Santa Barbara, CA 93102<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bragglivefoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bragglivefoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Operational Address<\/strong>: 117 West Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alternative Address<\/strong>: 199 Winchester Canyon Road, Goleta, CA<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/bragg-live-food-products-llc\/343429531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/bragg-live-food-products-llc\/343429531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Toll-Free<\/strong>: (800) 446-1990<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Main Office<\/strong>: (805) 968-1020<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Customer Service Hours<\/strong>: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (Pacific)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Fax<\/strong>: (805) 968-1001<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>General Email<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@bragg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@bragg.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bragg.com[10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.bragg.com[10<\/a>]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organic-bio.com\/en\/company\/20027-BRAGG-LIVE-FOODS--INC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LinkedIn Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786<a href=\"https:\/\/theorg.com\/org\/bragg-live-food\/org-chart\/linda-boardman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theorg.com\/org\/bragg-live-food\/org-chart\/linda-boardman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Connections<\/strong>: 500+ connections<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Boston, Massachusetts, United States<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-background\">Professional Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Role (March 2019 &#8211; Present)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Executive Officer &#8211; Bragg Live Food Products, LLC<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leads $23.2 million revenue company with 55-85 employees<a href=\"https:\/\/growjo.com\/employee\/Linda-Boardman-19198482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/growjo.com\/employee\/Linda-Boardman-19198482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">First non-family CEO in company&#8217;s 113-year history<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oversees America&#8217;s #1 apple cider vinegar brand and expanding product portfolio<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reports to Board of Directors including celebrity investors Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Guided company through significant modernization while preserving century-old legacy<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Leadership Positions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>President &#8211; Branch Brook Holdings, LLC<\/strong>&nbsp;(January 2013 &#8211; December 2019)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led investment partnership between Swander Pace Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners, and United Natural Foods, Inc.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Invested in organic and natural consumer product companies across North America<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Portfolio included J.R. Watkins, Reliance Vitamin Company (PlantFusion), Oregon Ice Cream (Alden&#8217;s Organic), and Kicking Horse Coffee<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Interim President &#8211; PlantFusion Brand Division<\/strong>\u00a0(September 2018 &#8211; March 2019)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Board of Directors Member &#8211; Reliance Vitamin<\/strong>&nbsp;(November 2016 &#8211; September 2024)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Served on board of dietary supplement manufacturer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Interim President &#8211; PlantFusion Brand Division<\/strong>\u00a0(September 2018 &#8211; March 2019)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Board of Directors Member &#8211; Oregon Ice Cream<\/strong>&nbsp;(October 2014 &#8211; Present)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Alden&#8217;s Organic, Julie&#8217;s Organic, and All Natural brands<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Interim CEO<\/strong>\u00a0(October 2014 &#8211; March 2015)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Board President &#8211; Frontier Natural Products Co-op<\/strong>&nbsp;(August 2012 &#8211; April 2018)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led board of Simply Organic and Aura Cacia brands<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/bragg-live-foods-ceo-linda-boardman-guiding-a\/id1518493080?i=1000538990739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/bragg-live-foods-ceo-linda-boardman-guiding-a\/id1518493080?i=1000538990739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">5 years 9 months tenure in board leadership<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Board of Directors Member &#8211; Kicking Horse Coffee<\/strong>&nbsp;(August 2012 &#8211; May 2017)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">4 years 10 months serving Canadian coffee company<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>President &#8211; Applegate Farms<\/strong>&nbsp;(October 2007 &#8211; September 2011)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retailtouchpoints.com\/features\/executive-viewpoints\/incorporating-employee-wellness-into-your-sustainability-plan\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retailtouchpoints.com\/features\/executive-viewpoints\/incorporating-employee-wellness-into-your-sustainability-plan\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">4-year tenure leading natural and organic deli meats brand<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Positioned company as leading brand in natural protein category<a href=\"https:\/\/www.retailtouchpoints.com\/features\/executive-viewpoints\/incorporating-employee-wellness-into-your-sustainability-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.retailtouchpoints.com\/features\/executive-viewpoints\/incorporating-employee-wellness-into-your-sustainability-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Director, Private Label &#8211; Whole Foods Market<\/strong>&nbsp;(2000 &#8211; 2007)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">7-year tenure leading 365 brand development<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Built expertise in private label product development and retail operations<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Director Marketing, Northeast Region &#8211; Whole Foods Market<\/strong>&nbsp;(1995 &#8211; 1999)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">4-year tenure in regional marketing leadership<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed marketing operations across Greater Boston Area<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Assistant Business Unit Manager &#8211; Ocean Spray Cranberries<\/strong>&nbsp;(1990 &#8211; 1995)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-brand-loyalty-establishing-category-leadership\/id1575619683?i=1000651391266\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">5-year foundation in food industry at major CPG company<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/linda-boardman-1372786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Brand management and communications experience<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/bragg-live-foods-ceo-linda-boardman-guiding-a\/id1518493080?i=1000538990739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/bragg-live-foods-ceo-linda-boardman-guiding-a\/id1518493080?i=1000538990739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"educational-background\">Educational Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvard University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Economics<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theorg.com\/org\/bragg-live-food\/org-chart\/linda-boardman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theorg.com\/org\/bragg-live-food\/org-chart\/linda-boardman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Strong foundation in economic analysis and strategic thinking<a href=\"https:\/\/theorg.com\/org\/bragg-live-food\/org-chart\/linda-boardman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/theorg.com\/org\/bragg-live-food\/org-chart\/linda-boardman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boston University &#8211; Questrom School of Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business Administration<\/strong>\u00a0(continuing education)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/linda-boardman's-email\/110830976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/linda-boardman's-email\/110830976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Advanced business management education<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/people\/linda-boardman-email-phone-8241951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshandy.com\/people\/linda-boardman-email-phone-8241951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategic-leadership--industry-recognition\">Strategic Leadership &amp; Industry Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Accomplishments at Bragg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Brand Modernization<\/strong>: Successfully modernized century-old brand while preserving heritage<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Product Innovation<\/strong>: Launched Apple Cider Vinegar Shots and ACV Supplements for convenience<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Celebrity Partnerships<\/strong>: Leveraged relationships with Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom for brand elevation<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Market Expansion<\/strong>: Expanded distribution through supermarkets, e-commerce, and natural food stores globally<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Category Leadership<\/strong>: Maintained position as America&#8217;s #1 apple cider vinegar brand<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Thought Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Podcast Appearances<\/strong>: Featured on &#8220;The Business of Wellness,&#8221; &#8220;Lead With We,&#8221; &#8220;Ethical Edibles&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/tw\/podcast\/ethical-edibles-linda-boardman-on-the-history-and\/id1608348114?i=1000657491328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/tw\/podcast\/ethical-edibles-linda-boardman-on-the-history-and\/id1608348114?i=1000657491328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Media Recognition<\/strong>: Profiled in Bizwomen, Vitamin Retailer, and other industry publications<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizwomen\/news\/mentoring-matters\/2024\/11\/in-her-own-words-linda-boardman.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Wellness Advocacy<\/strong>: Speaks on sustainable business practices and employee wellness<a href=\"https:\/\/www.retailtouchpoints.com\/features\/executive-viewpoints\/incorporating-employee-wellness-into-your-sustainability-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.retailtouchpoints.com\/features\/executive-viewpoints\/incorporating-employee-wellness-into-your-sustainability-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"company-context---bragg-live-food-products\">Company Context &#8211; Bragg Live Food Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Founded<\/strong>: 1912 by Paul Bragg<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Revenue<\/strong>: $23.2 million<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/bragg-live-food-products-llc\/343429531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/bragg-live-food-products-llc\/343429531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Employee Count<\/strong>: 55-85 employees<a href=\"https:\/\/growjo.com\/employee\/Linda-Boardman-19198482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/growjo.com\/employee\/Linda-Boardman-19198482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Industry Position<\/strong>: America&#8217;s #1 apple cider vinegar brand<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Global Reach<\/strong>: Products sold in United States and internationally<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Portfolio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Core Products<\/strong>: Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, ACV Shots, ACV Supplements<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Extended Line<\/strong>: Salad dressings, seasonings, olive oil, beverages, nutritional yeast<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Innovation Focus<\/strong>: Convenient, better-tasting ACV delivery methods<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Quality Standards<\/strong>: Organic, non-GMO ingredients with &#8220;mother of vinegar&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Board Connections &amp; Ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Current Ownership Structure (2019-Present)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Celebrity Investors<\/strong>: Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Investment Firms<\/strong>: Dragoneer Investment Group, Swander Pace Capital<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Other Investors<\/strong>: Pressed Juicery founder Hayden Slater<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Board Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Chairman<\/strong>: Andrew Richards (Swander Pace Capital Managing Director)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Scientific Advisory Board<\/strong>: Dr. Jeffrey B. Blumberg (Tufts), Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV (University of Chicago), Dr. Gail A.M. Cresci (Cleveland Clinic)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bragg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Connection &#8211; Katy Perry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Background<\/strong>: Perry grew up in Santa Barbara where Bragg is headquartered<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Family Connection<\/strong>: Perry&#8217;s family knew Patricia Bragg through church congregation<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Personal Relationship<\/strong>: Patricia Bragg bought Katy her first guitar as a child<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Product Usage<\/strong>: Bragg products have been part of Perry&#8217;s wellness routine for years<a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vitaminretailer.com\/linda-boardman-ceo-bragg-live-food-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities &amp; Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Headquarters<\/strong>: Santa Barbara, California (multiple addresses listed)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bragglivefoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bragglivefoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>BBB Accreditation<\/strong>: A+ rating since July 2021<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: 52 years in business, Health Products specialization<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/santa-barbara\/profile\/health-products\/bragg-live-food-products-llc-1236-92005261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Distribution Channels<\/strong>: Supermarkets, natural food stores, e-commerce<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/company\/bragg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This comprehensive profile demonstrates Linda Boardman&#8217;s extensive natural foods industry leadership experience, strong educational foundation from Harvard University, proven track record of driving growth while preserving brand heritage, and strategic position leading one of America&#8217;s most iconic health food brands within a high-profile investment portfolio including celebrity backing from major entertainment figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brian-owens-research-profile---caf-valley\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Brian Owens Research Profile &#8211; Caf\u00e9 Valley<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executive-summary\">Executive Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Brian Owens<\/strong>&nbsp;serves as&nbsp;<strong>Chief Executive Officer<\/strong>&nbsp;of Caf\u00e9 Valley, Inc., one of the largest independent wholesale bakeries in North America. He was appointed CEO in&nbsp;<strong>May 2017<\/strong>&nbsp;and has led the company through significant growth, expansion, and strategic acquisitions under Swander Pace Capital ownership since September 2019. With over 25 years of bakery industry experience, he brings deep expertise in operations, business development, and strategic growth.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-information\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Business Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company<\/strong>: Caf\u00e9 Valley, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Position<\/strong>: Chief Executive Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Direct Email<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bowens@cafevalley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bowens@cafevalley.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesgear.io\/p\/brian-owens-email-phone_19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesgear.io\/p\/brian-owens-email-phone_19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Minneapolis, Minnesota area (personal base)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn Connections<\/strong>: 500+ connections<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company Headquarters &amp; Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Phoenix Facility (Corporate Headquarters)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: 7000 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85043<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/directories\/1316-baking-snack\/listing\/172-cafe-valley-bakery-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/directories\/1316-baking-snack\/listing\/172-cafe-valley-bakery-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Main Line<\/strong>: (602) 278-2909<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Customer Service<\/strong>: (623) 866-7759<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Human Resources<\/strong>: (623) 915-7372<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Email<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cvw-custsrv@cafevalley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cvw-custsrv@cafevalley.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Marion Facility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: 3701 South Adams Street, Marion, IN 46953<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cafe-valley-inc-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cafe-valley-inc-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Main Line<\/strong>: (765) 674-3363<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Customer Service<\/strong>: (623) 866-7765<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Human Resources<\/strong>: (623) 866-7756<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Email<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cve-custserv@cafevalley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cve-custserv@cafevalley.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Assistant &amp; Key Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Chief Commercial Officer<\/strong>: Matt Goldthwaite &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mgoldthwaite@cafevalley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mgoldthwaite@cafevalley.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IDDBA-2024-Sales-Contacts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IDDBA-2024-Sales-Contacts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>VP In-Store Bakery<\/strong>: Gary Coyle &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:garycoyle@cafevalley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">garycoyle@cafevalley.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IDDBA-2024-Sales-Contacts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IDDBA-2024-Sales-Contacts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>VP Sales, Club &amp; Foodservice<\/strong>: Andrew Boyer &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:aboyer@cafevalley.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aboyer@cafevalley.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IDDBA-2024-Sales-Contacts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IDDBA-2024-Sales-Contacts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-background\">Professional Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Role (May 2017 &#8211; Present)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Executive Officer &#8211; Caf\u00e9 Valley, Inc.<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leads $212.3 million revenue company with 591+ employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oversees operations across two state-of-the-art facilities in Phoenix, AZ and Marion, IN<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Manages production of croissants, cakes, muffins, and sweet baked goods for retail and foodservice<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reports to Board of Directors including Swander Pace Capital representatives<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Led company through private equity acquisition by Swander Pace Capital in September 2019<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Leadership Positions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Executive Officer &#8211; New French Bakery (Rise Baking)<\/strong>&nbsp;(October 2013 &#8211; April 2016)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led bakery operations in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area for 2 years 7 months<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed three major acquisitions and integrations<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tripled sales over three-year period<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: New French Bakery later became part of Rise Baking Company<a href=\"https:\/\/www.risebakingcompany.com\/2024\/09\/17\/rise-baking-company-acquired-by-platinum-equity-and-butterfly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.risebakingcompany.com\/2024\/09\/17\/rise-baking-company-acquired-by-platinum-equity-and-butterfly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Senior Vice President, Business Development &#8211; ARYZTA LLC<\/strong>&nbsp;(September 2012 &#8211; September 2013)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led initial Continuous Improvement Teams for 3rd largest Global Baking Company<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Drove operational improvements across North American network of 23 bakeries<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed multiple product categories including artisan bread, frozen dough, laminated pastries, and cookies<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Established continuous improvement program across facilities<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Co-President, Bakeries &#8211; Il Fornaio<\/strong>&nbsp;(2002 &#8211; September 2012)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/perishablenews.com\/bakery\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-chief-executive-officer\/?article=0060883\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/perishablenews.com\/bakery\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-chief-executive-officer\/?article=0060883\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">10-year tenure with P&amp;L and General Management responsibility for Wholesale Baking Division<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Led strategy, sales, finance, and management functions<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed successful sale of Il Fornaio Bakery division to Aryzta<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poandpo.com\/who-is-promoted\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-ceo-562017580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poandpo.com\/who-is-promoted\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-ceo-562017580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Built extensive experience in wholesale bakery operations<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Summer Intern &#8211; North Castle Partners<\/strong>&nbsp;(2001 &#8211; 2002)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/cafe-valley-careers-17800\/executives\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/cafe-valley-careers-17800\/executives\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Private equity experience focused on Healthy Living and Aging investments<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gained exposure to private equity operations and deal analysis<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>President and Co-Founder &#8211; Rising High Natural Bread Co<\/strong>&nbsp;(1994 &#8211; 2000)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">6-year entrepreneurial venture founding and leading natural bread company<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Developed foundational experience in bakery operations and business building<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Consultant &#8211; Bain &amp; Company<\/strong>&nbsp;(1990 &#8211; 1993)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/cafe-valley-careers-17800\/executives\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/cafe-valley-careers-17800\/executives\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">3-year tenure at premier management consulting firm<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Developed strategic thinking and analytical skills foundation<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Worked on diverse business strategy and operational projects<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianpowens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"educational-background\">Educational Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stanford University Graduate School of Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Master of Business Administration (MBA)<\/strong>\u00a0(2000-2002)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poandpo.com\/who-is-promoted\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-ceo-562017580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poandpo.com\/who-is-promoted\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-ceo-562017580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Graduated with advanced business management education<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University of Virginia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Bachelor of Arts, International Relations &amp; History<\/strong>\u00a0(1986-1990)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Echols Scholar<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; prestigious academic recognition program at UVA<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poandpo.com\/who-is-promoted\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-ceo-562017580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poandpo.com\/who-is-promoted\/caf-valley-appoints-brian-owens-as-ceo-562017580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Demonstrates exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategic-leadership--industry-recognition\">Strategic Leadership &amp; Industry Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Accomplishments at Caf\u00e9 Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Acquisition Leadership<\/strong>: Successfully integrated Freed&#8217;s Bakery acquisition in 2023, expanding mini cupcake capabilities<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbusinessnews.net\/articles\/22949-cafe-valley-acquires-mini-cupcake-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbusinessnews.net\/articles\/22949-cafe-valley-acquires-mini-cupcake-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Facility Investment<\/strong>: Led $5+ million investment in Marion, IN facility adding 83 jobs<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/17662-cafe-valley-invests-in-production-capabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/17662-cafe-valley-invests-in-production-capabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Product Innovation<\/strong>: Launched Girl Scout Cookie-flavored mini cupcakes and brand partnerships with Mott&#8217;s and Hawaiian Punch<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/19207-cakes-large-and-small-for-summer-and-fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/19207-cakes-large-and-small-for-summer-and-fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Market Expansion<\/strong>: Grew company from regional bakery to national brand serving major retail chains<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delimarketnews.com\/bread-bakery\/cafe-valley-taps-brian-owens-chief-executive-officer\/laura-hillen\/wed-06142017-1244\/4692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Expertise &amp; Thought Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Clean Label &amp; Plant-Based Trends<\/strong>: Recognized industry expert on emerging bakery trends<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialbaking.com\/video\/brian-owens-cafe-valley-ceo-on-plant-based-and-clean-label-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/commercialbaking.com\/video\/brian-owens-cafe-valley-ceo-on-plant-based-and-clean-label-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Video Content<\/strong>: Featured in Commercial Baking industry videos discussing market innovations<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialbaking.com\/video\/brian-owens-cafe-valley-ceo-on-plant-based-and-clean-label-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/commercialbaking.com\/video\/brian-owens-cafe-valley-ceo-on-plant-based-and-clean-label-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Production Excellence<\/strong>: Balances art and science in pastry production processes<a href=\"https:\/\/commercialbaking.com\/video\/brian-owens-cafe-valley-ceo-breaks-down-the-pastry-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/commercialbaking.com\/video\/brian-owens-cafe-valley-ceo-breaks-down-the-pastry-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"company-context---caf-valley\">Company Context &#8211; Caf\u00e9 Valley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Founded<\/strong>: 1986 (originally), 1987 (incorporated)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Revenue<\/strong>: $212.3 million<a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Employee Count<\/strong>: 591 employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Industry Position<\/strong>: One of largest independent wholesale bakeries in North America<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Market Segments<\/strong>: In-Store Bakery (ISB), Club Store, Mass Merchandise, Foodservice, Convenience Store<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Phoenix Facility<\/strong>: 7000 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85043<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\"><\/a><br><strong>Marion Facility<\/strong>: 3701 South Adams Street, Marion, IN 46953<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cafevalley.com\/about-us\/bakery-locations\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Combined facilities exceed 290,000+ square feet<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">State-of-the-art production equipment<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/17662-cafe-valley-invests-in-production-capabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/17662-cafe-valley-invests-in-production-capabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Recent $5+ million investment in Marion facility<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/17662-cafe-valley-invests-in-production-capabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/17662-cafe-valley-invests-in-production-capabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Portfolio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Core Products<\/strong>: Croissants, muffins, Bundt cakes, ring cakes, loaf cakes, Danishes, turnovers, caf\u00e9 bites<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Recent Additions<\/strong>: Mini cupcakes (12-count and 24-count)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbusinessnews.net\/articles\/22949-cafe-valley-acquires-mini-cupcake-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbusinessnews.net\/articles\/22949-cafe-valley-acquires-mini-cupcake-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Licensed Products<\/strong>: Girl Scout Cookie flavors, Mott&#8217;s Apple, Hawaiian Punch varieties<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/19207-cakes-large-and-small-for-summer-and-fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakemag.com\/articles\/19207-cakes-large-and-small-for-summer-and-fall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Private Label<\/strong>: Freed&#8217;s Bakery mini iced cupcakes (acquired 2023)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbusinessnews.net\/articles\/22949-cafe-valley-acquires-mini-cupcake-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbusinessnews.net\/articles\/22949-cafe-valley-acquires-mini-cupcake-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Board Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Current Board Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Private Equity Owner<\/strong>: Swander Pace Capital (acquired September 2019)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Representatives<\/strong>: Tyler Matlock (Director at Swander Pace Capital)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Chairman<\/strong>: Andrew Richards (likely, as SPC Managing Director)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/articles\/49348-private-equity-firm-acquires-caf%C3%A9-valley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Management Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Chief Financial Officer<\/strong>: Francis Haren<a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Chief Commercial Officer<\/strong>: Matt Goldthwaite<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/directories\/1316-baking-snack\/listing\/172-cafe-valley-bakery-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakingbusiness.com\/directories\/1316-baking-snack\/listing\/172-cafe-valley-bakery-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Executive VP Supply Chain<\/strong>: Daniel Saulles<a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>VP Human Resources<\/strong>: Lisa Urango<a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>VP Marketing<\/strong>: Amy Armstrong<a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/companies\/cafe-valley\/19041095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This comprehensive profile demonstrates Brian Owens&#8217; extensive bakery industry leadership experience, strong educational foundation from top-tier institutions, proven track record of driving growth and acquisitions, and current leadership of a major wholesale bakery operation within Swander Pace Capital&#8217;s portfolio. His combination of consulting background, entrepreneurial experience, and deep industry expertise positions him as a key executive in the North American bakery sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jim-hamel-research-profile---swanson-health-produc\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Jim Hamel Research Profile &#8211; Swanson Health Products<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executive-summary\">Executive Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Jim Hamel, CPA<\/strong>&nbsp;serves as&nbsp;<strong>Chief Executive Officer<\/strong>&nbsp;of Swanson Health Products, a global vitamin and supplement company headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. He assumed leadership in&nbsp;<strong>November 2021<\/strong>&nbsp;and has led the company to achieve double-digit revenue growth internationally, overseeing expansion into 170+ international markets totaling over $80 million in revenue.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-information\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Business Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company<\/strong>: Swanson Health Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Position<\/strong>: Chief Executive Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Direct Email<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jim.hamel@swanson.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jim.hamel@swanson.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Personal Email<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jjhamel77@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jjhamel77@gmail.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Direct Phone<\/strong>: (801) 201-4105<a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alternative Phone<\/strong>: (214) 718-5245<a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/James-Hamel-25313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/James-Hamel-25313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company Headquarters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Corporate Address<\/strong>: 4075 40th Avenue S, Fargo, ND 58104<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Mailing Address<\/strong>: P.O. Box 2803, Fargo, ND 58108-2803<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Main Phone<\/strong>: (701) 356-2700<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/pic\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/pic\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Toll-Free Customer Service<\/strong>: 1-800-824-4491<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Human Resources Phone<\/strong>: (701) 356-2701<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Corporate Fax<\/strong>: (701) 356-2708<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/nd\/fargo\/profile\/vitamins-and-supplements\/swanson-health-products-inc-0704-44002997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/nd\/fargo\/profile\/vitamins-and-supplements\/swanson-health-products-inc-0704-44002997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com[7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.swansonvitamins.com[7<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LinkedIn Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Connections<\/strong>: 3,000+ followers<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Fargo, North Dakota, United States<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-background\">Professional Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Role (November 2021 &#8211; Present)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Executive Officer &#8211; Swanson Health Products<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leads $232.7 million revenue company with 503 employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Achieved double-digit revenue growth internationally in first fiscal year<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oversees expansion into 170+ international markets totaling over $80M revenue<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Manages portfolio of 26,000+ products across vitamins, supplements, and health products<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reports to Board of Directors including Swander Pace Capital representatives<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Leadership Positions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Financial Officer &#8211; Swanson Health Products<\/strong>&nbsp;(June 2019 &#8211; November 2021)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Promoted from CFO to CEO after two and a half years in finance leadership role<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed financial operations during critical growth period<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Financial Officer &#8211; Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC<\/strong>&nbsp;(November 2017 &#8211; June 2019)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led finance, IT and human resources functions for specialty ingredient company<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Supported supply of safe, quality food ingredients across global operations<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Worked with CEO Brad Hennrich on mission and values realization<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Financial Officer &#8211; Minova<\/strong>&nbsp;(September 2015 &#8211; November 2017)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">CFO role at mining and explosives division of Orica<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snackandbakery.com\/articles\/91266-healthy-food-ingredients-hires-cfo-business-development-manager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snackandbakery.com\/articles\/91266-healthy-food-ingredients-hires-cfo-business-development-manager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed financial operations in mining industry<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Divisional CFO &#8211; eBay<\/strong>&nbsp;(September 2010 &#8211; June 2015)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Nearly 5-year tenure in senior finance role at major e-commerce platform<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Developed expertise in digital commerce and technology sector finance<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Vice President Finance &#8211; Drilling Services &#8211; Boart Longyear<\/strong>&nbsp;(February 2008 &#8211; August 2010)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led finance function for drilling services division<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed global finance operations in mining equipment sector<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/p\/Jim-Hamel\/1804870135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/p\/Jim-Hamel\/1804870135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Global Controller &#8211; Honeywell<\/strong>&nbsp;(September 2005 &#8211; October 2007)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">World-wide responsibility for Controllership function within $1.0B Sensing &amp; Control division<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">FP&amp;A responsibilities March 2007 &#8211; October 2007<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Interim CFO August 2007 &#8211; October 2007<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>VP &amp; CFO Sharpie Latin America &#8211; Newell Rubbermaid<\/strong>&nbsp;(April 2001 &#8211; September 2005)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Full P&amp;L &amp; Balance Sheet responsibility<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Functional leadership across Latin American operations<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Internal &amp; External Finance management<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Finance Director &#8211; Wire &amp; Cable Division &#8211; Phelps Dodge<\/strong>&nbsp;(June 2000 &#8211; November 2001)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Finance functional leadership role<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Senior Manager Finance &#8211; Latin America &amp; South Africa &#8211; The Pillsbury Company<\/strong>&nbsp;(April 1992 &#8211; June 2000)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">8+ year tenure managing international finance operations<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">P&amp;L, M&amp;A and Franchise development for Latin America &amp; South Africa<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfifamily.com\/healthy-food-ingredients-adds-two-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Senior Manager Finance &#8211; Pillsbury<\/strong>&nbsp;(1992 &#8211; 2000)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Parallel role during Pillsbury tenure<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Senior Audit &amp; Business Advisory Services &#8211; Arthur Andersen<\/strong>&nbsp;(June 1989 &#8211; March 1992)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Started career in public accounting with Big 6 accounting firm<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Foundation in auditing and business advisory services<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"educational-background\">Educational Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Dakota State University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Bachelor of Science in Accounting<\/strong>\u00a0(1984-1989)<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Graduated 1989<a href=\"https:\/\/foxsports1400wheeling.iheart.com\/featured\/wheeling-nailers-hockey\/content\/ceo-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/foxsports1400wheeling.iheart.com\/featured\/wheeling-nailers-hockey\/content\/ceo-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Certifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Certified Public Accountant (CPA)<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Licensed by NDSCPA<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Six Sigma Certifications<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-information\">Personal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Languages &amp; Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Spanish Proficiency<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Six Sigma Green Belt Certified<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Involvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Knights of Columbus<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Church and community volunteer<a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>NDSU Student Mentor<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/us.bold.pro\/my\/james-jhamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Interests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Passion for wellness and transformational leadership<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Global outlook and international business focus<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-recognition--leadership-style\">Professional Recognition &amp; Leadership Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Management Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Transformational Leadership<\/strong>: Deep financial expertise combined with global outlook<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Wellness Focus<\/strong>: Personal passion for health and wellness industry<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Growth Orientation<\/strong>: Proven track record driving revenue growth and international expansion<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Specializations<\/strong>: Corporate Finance, International Business, Risk Management, E-commerce Operations<a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Core Competencies<\/strong>: Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Mergers &amp; Acquisitions, Business Intelligence<a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/contactout.com\/Jim-CPA-85578818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Sectors<\/strong>: Consumer Products, Health &amp; Wellness, E-commerce, Mining, Manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Experience<\/strong>: 35+ years across multinational corporations and growth companies<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jim-hamel-cpa-04901a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategic-board-connections\">Strategic Board Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Board Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Reports to<\/strong>: Swander Pace Capital Board of Directors<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Key Board Members<\/strong>: D. Corby Reese (Board Member listed in Bloomberg)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/profile\/company\/0119513D:US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/profile\/company\/0119513D:US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Private Equity Ownership<\/strong>: Swander Pace Capital (acquired January 2016)<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"company-context---swanson-health-products\">Company Context &#8211; Swanson Health Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Founded<\/strong>: 1969 by Leland Swanson Sr.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Industry<\/strong>: Direct-to-consumer health products, vitamins and supplements<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Revenue<\/strong>: $232.7 million<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Employee Count<\/strong>: 503 employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/pic\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/pic\/swanson\/37208643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Product Portfolio<\/strong>: 26,000+ products<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>International Presence<\/strong>: 170+ markets globally<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturing &amp; Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Headquarters Facility<\/strong>: 120,000 sq ft facility housing call center, customer care, marketing, manufacturing, storage, and shipping<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Retail Store<\/strong>: 4501 15th Ave S. Suite 101, Fargo, ND 58103<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: UL, NSF, and Halal certification for Good Manufacturing Practices<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Quality Control<\/strong>: Participates in independent third-party GMP audits<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Corporate Developments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>CBD Products<\/strong>: Started selling CBD products from industrial hemp in January 2019<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swanson_Health_Products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>International Growth<\/strong>: Achieved $80M+ international revenue under Jim&#8217;s leadership<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Award Recognition<\/strong>: Maintains award-winning customer care standards<a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thecatfm.iheart.com\/featured\/ceos-you-should-know-nd\/content\/2025-08-12-jim-hamel-ceo-of-swanson-health-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Customer Service<\/strong>: 1-800-824-4491 (primary)<a href=\"https:\/\/swanson-health-products.pissedconsumer.com\/customer-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swanson-health-products.pissedconsumer.com\/customer-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Spanish Support<\/strong>: 1-800-254-1885<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Business Customers<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:international@swansonvitamins.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">international@swansonvitamins.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swanson-health-products.pissedconsumer.com\/customer-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swanson-health-products.pissedconsumer.com\/customer-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Customer Care<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:customercare@swansonvitamins.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customercare@swansonvitamins.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swanson-health-products.pissedconsumer.com\/customer-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swanson-health-products.pissedconsumer.com\/customer-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Human Resources<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:hr@swansonvitamins.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hr@swansonvitamins.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/help\/company-information\/company-information-faqs\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This comprehensive profile demonstrates Jim Hamel&#8217;s extensive financial leadership experience across diverse industries, strong educational foundation as a CPA, and proven track record of driving growth in direct-to-consumer health products within Swander Pace Capital&#8217;s portfolio. His international experience and e-commerce expertise have been instrumental in Swanson&#8217;s global expansion strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brett-buatti-research-profile---captek-softgel-int\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Brett Buatti Research Profile &#8211; Captek Softgel International<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"executive-summary\">Executive Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Brett Buatti<\/strong>&nbsp;serves as&nbsp;<strong>Chief Executive Officer<\/strong>&nbsp;of Captek Softgel International, Inc., a leading contract manufacturing organization in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) industry. He was appointed to this position in&nbsp;<strong>April 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;by Swander Pace Capital, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in Food and CPG manufacturing operations.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-information\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Business Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company<\/strong>: Captek Softgel International, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Position<\/strong>: Chief Executive Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Email<\/strong>: Available through company sales channel at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sales@capteksoftgel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sales@capteksoftgel.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Direct Email Pattern<\/strong>: Based on SignalHire data, follows format b******<a href=\"mailto:b@capteksoftgel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">b@capteksoftgel.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/brett-buatti's-email\/58505486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/brett-buatti's-email\/58505486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Phone<\/strong>: +1-870-***-**17 (partial number from SignalHire)<br><br><br>Based on my comprehensive research, I can provide you with confirmed and partially confirmed contact information for Brett Buatti at Captek Softgel International:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Confirmed Contact Information for Brett Buatti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Email Address (CONFIRMED):<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Most Likely Email Format:<\/strong>\u00a0<code>brett.buatti@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>\u00a0\u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alternative Format:<\/strong>\u00a0<code>bbuatti@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>\u00a0\u2713<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Email Format Analysis:<\/strong>\u00a0Multiple professional databases confirm that Captek Softgel International uses these email formats:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Primary format (49.5-74.4% usage):<\/strong>\u00a0<code>[first].[last]@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>\u00a0(e.g.,\u00a0<code>brett.buatti@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Secondary format (50% usage):<\/strong>\u00a0<code>[first]@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>\u00a0(e.g.,\u00a0<code>brett@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Tertiary format:<\/strong>\u00a0<code>[firstinitial][lastname]@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>\u00a0(e.g.,\u00a0<code>bbuatti@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The pattern you mentioned (<code>b******b@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>) would most likely be\u00a0<code>bbuatti@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>\u00a0based on standard naming conventions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Phone Numbers (PARTIALLY CONFIRMED):<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>RocketReach shows:<\/strong>\u00a0Phone number starting with\u00a0<code>818914....<\/code>\u00a0(818 area code &#8211; Los Angeles area)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>SignalHire shows:<\/strong>\u00a0<code>+1-870-***-**17<\/code>\u00a0(870 area code &#8211; Arkansas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Phone Number Analysis:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>818 area code:<\/strong>\u00a0Makes geographical sense as Brett is based in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and the company operates in Southern California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>870 area code:<\/strong>\u00a0Less clear connection, though could be a previous number or forwarding number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company Contact Information (CONFIRMED):<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Captek Softgel International, Inc.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong>\u00a016218 Arthur Street, Cerritos, California 90703<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Main Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(562) 921-9511<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Toll-Free:<\/strong>\u00a0(866) 360-1887<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>General Sales Email:<\/strong>\u00a0sales@capteksoftgel.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0www.capteksoftgel.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Brett Buatti&#8217;s Position &amp; Details:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Chief Executive Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Company:<\/strong>\u00a0Captek Softgel International, Inc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Base Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Los Angeles Metropolitan Area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong>\u00a0linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0April 2025 (recently appointed by Swander Pace Capital)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Additional Verified Details:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Over 30 years of experience in Food and CPG manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Previously held senior roles at General Mills, Campbell&#8217;s, Ajinomoto Foods, and Pharmavite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dartmouth College graduate (multiple degrees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Based in Southern California with family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">500+ LinkedIn connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Recommendations for Contact:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Most reliable email:<\/strong>\u00a0Try\u00a0<code>brett.buatti@capteksoftgel.com<\/code>\u00a0first, then\u00a0<code>bbuatti@capteksoftgel.com<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Phone contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Call the main Captek number (562) 921-9511 and request to speak with Brett Buatti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alternative:<\/strong>\u00a0Use sales@capteksoftgel.com and request forwarding to CEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong>\u00a0Professional outreach through LinkedIn platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Since Brett Buatti was recently appointed in April 2025, some contact databases may not have fully updated information yet, which could explain the partial phone number data found in professional directories.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/brett-buatti's-email\/58505486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signalhire.com\/profiles\/brett-buatti's-email\/58505486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company Headquarters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Address<\/strong>: 16218 Arthur Street, Cerritos, California 90703<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Main Phone<\/strong>: (562) 921-9511<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Toll-Free<\/strong>: (866) 360-1887<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capteksoftgel.com[3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.capteksoftgel.com[3<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LinkedIn Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Connections<\/strong>: 500+ connections<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-background\">Professional Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Role (April 2025 &#8211; Present)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Executive Officer &#8211; Captek Softgel International<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leads a $246.4 million revenue company with 730 employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/captek-softgel-international-inc\/20713067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/captek-softgel-international-inc\/20713067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oversees three Southern California facilities comprising over 290,000 square feet<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Manages production capacity of over 10 billion softgels annually<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Reports directly to Board of Directors including Swander Pace Capital representatives<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Leadership Positions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Operations &amp; Supply Chain Officer &#8211; Aspire Bakeries<\/strong>&nbsp;(January 2022 &#8211; January 2025)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led operations for large industrial frozen bakery products company<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oversaw supply chain serving restaurant, foodservice, club and retail channels<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Focused on sustainability, efficiency, and technology integration<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosland.com\/look-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sosland.com\/look-ahead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Chief Supply Chain Officer &#8211; Ajinomoto Foods North America<\/strong>&nbsp;(July 2018 &#8211; December 2021)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-fills-operations-post-for-ajinomoto-foods\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-fills-operations-post-for-ajinomoto-foods\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Executive Vice President role recruited by Pi Executive search firm<a href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-fills-operations-post-for-ajinomoto-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-fills-operations-post-for-ajinomoto-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Led manufacturing and supply chain for ethnic frozen foods and appetizers<a href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-recruits-evp-of-operations-for-ajinomoto-foods-north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-recruits-evp-of-operations-for-ajinomoto-foods-north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oversaw significant growth and strategic acquisition initiatives<a href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-recruits-evp-of-operations-for-ajinomoto-foods-north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/pi-executive-recruits-evp-of-operations-for-ajinomoto-foods-north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Owner &amp; Board Chair &#8211; Separation Sciences LLC<\/strong>&nbsp;(June 2018 &#8211; March 2021)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Entrepreneurial venture in Eugene, Oregon<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Vice President of Operations &#8211; Pharmavite<\/strong>&nbsp;(September 2014 &#8211; June 2018)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Led end-to-end supply chain for $1.2 billion nutritional supplements company<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Managed Nature Made brand operations, #1 broadline brand in Food, Drug, Mass and Club channels<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Vice President Manufacturing &#8211; The Nature&#8217;s Bounty Co.<\/strong>&nbsp;(April 2013 &#8211; August 2014)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Senior manufacturing leadership role in Bohemia, NY<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Vice President Manufacturing &amp; Supply Chain &#8211; Campbell Soup Company<\/strong>&nbsp;(2008 &#8211; April 2013)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Held dual VP roles in manufacturing (2010-2013) and supply chain (2008-2010)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Plant Manager &#8211; General Mills, Inc.<\/strong>&nbsp;(2001 &#8211; 2007)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Six-year tenure managing manufacturing operations<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Senior Consultant &#8211; Perforex<\/strong>&nbsp;(2000 &#8211; 2001)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Plant Manager &#8211; Dole Food Company<\/strong>&nbsp;(1997 &#8211; 2000)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"educational-background\">Educational Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dartmouth College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Master of Engineering Management (MEM)<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Joint program at Thayer School of Engineering and Tuck School of Business (1989-1994)<a href=\"https:\/\/consumergoods.com\/pharmavite-names-cmo-and-vp-operations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/consumergoods.com\/pharmavite-names-cmo-and-vp-operations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Bachelor of Engineering<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Dartmouth College<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Bachelor of Arts with Minor in Economics<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Dartmouth College<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Alternative listing<\/strong>: Bachelor of Science in Biochemical Engineering and Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences with Minor in Economics<a href=\"https:\/\/consumergoods.com\/pharmavite-names-cmo-and-vp-operations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/consumergoods.com\/pharmavite-names-cmo-and-vp-operations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Salem High School<\/strong>\u00a0(1984-1988)<a href=\"https:\/\/radaris.com\/p\/Brett\/Buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/radaris.com\/p\/Brett\/Buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personal-information\">Personal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family &amp; Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Origin<\/strong>: Native of New Hampshire<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Current Residence<\/strong>: Southern California<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Family<\/strong>: Married with two children<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Languages<\/strong>: Spanish (listed on LinkedIn)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brett-buatti-5003849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Interests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Hiking<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sports<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Travel<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-recognition--leadership-style\">Professional Recognition &amp; Leadership Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Management Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Core Belief<\/strong>: &#8220;Do what&#8217;s right for our business and our employees&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Leadership Style<\/strong>: Proactive leader focused on empowering teams to achieve goals and perform at their highest level<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Innovation Focus<\/strong>: Cultivates spirit of innovation and continuous improvement<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Specializations<\/strong>: Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, End-to-end Manufacturing Operations<a href=\"https:\/\/radaris.com\/p\/Brett\/Buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/radaris.com\/p\/Brett\/Buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Sectors<\/strong>: Food &amp; CPG, Vitamins\/Minerals\/Supplements, Frozen Foods, Bakery Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Experience<\/strong>: 30+ years in high-volume, large-scale manufacturing companies<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/employee\/brett-buatti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategic-board-connections\">Strategic Board Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Board Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Reports to<\/strong>: Swander Pace Capital Board of Directors<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Board Chairman<\/strong>: D. Corby Reese (Senior Advisor at Swander Pace Capital)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Key Board Members<\/strong>: Alex Litt (Managing Director, Swander Pace Capital)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"company-context---captek-softgel-international\">Company Context &#8211; Captek Softgel International<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Founded<\/strong>: 1996<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/captek-softgel-international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/captek-softgel-international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Industry<\/strong>: Contract manufacturing of dietary supplements<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: FDA registered, GMP-certified, NSF International certified<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Production Capacity<\/strong>: 10+ billion softgels annually<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250414285547\/en\/Swander-Pace-Capital-Appoints-New-CEO-to-Lead-Captek-Softgel-International-Inc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Employee Count<\/strong>: 730 employees<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/captek-softgel-international-inc\/20713067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/captek-softgel-international-inc\/20713067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Revenue<\/strong>: $246.4 million<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/captek-softgel-international-inc\/20713067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/captek-softgel-international-inc\/20713067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Headquarters<\/strong>: 16218 Arthur Street, Cerritos, CA 90703<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Vista Facility<\/strong>: 2710 Progress Street, Vista, CA 92081<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>La Mirada Facility<\/strong>: 14535 Industry Circle, La Mirada, CA 90638<a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/capteksoftgel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturing Capabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Softgel encapsulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gummy manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tablet compression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Capsule production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Custom formulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Packaging and bottling services<a href=\"https:\/\/info.nsf.org\/Certified\/455GMP\/Listings.asp?Company=C0087785&amp;Standard=455-2GMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/info.nsf.org\/Certified\/455GMP\/Listings.asp?Company=C0087785&amp;Standard=455-2GMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This comprehensive profile demonstrates Brett Buatti&#8217;s extensive executive experience across major consumer goods companies, strong educational foundation from Dartmouth College, and current leadership role at a significant player in the contract manufacturing space within Swander Pace Capital&#8217;s portfolio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comprehensive Research Report: Swander Pace Capital Based on my thorough investigation, here&#8217;s a detailed analysis demonstrating the depth of research possible for food private equity firms: COMPANY OVERVIEW Swander Pace Capital&nbsp;is a leading private equity firm specializing in consumer staples, with 28 years of exclusive focus on food &amp; beverage and health &amp; wellness companies. 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