Experience36+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Providing holistic operational leadership across diverse packaged goods categories requires a commitment to managing all aspects of the business with excellence - from delivering responsible procurement and manufacturing processes, to maintaining strong customer partnerships and ultimately ensuring that the customer is delighted. I am proud to tackle this in my current role as President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the Company’s U.S. Pet Food & Pet Snacks, Coffee, Frozen Handheld and Spreads and Sweet Baked Snacks businesses, our International and Away From Home businesses and the Company’s Operations and Supply Chain functions.
Career Timeline
- The J.M. Smucker Co.CurrentApr 2020–Present· 6 yrs 5 mos
- President and Chief Operating OfficerCurrentApr 2025–Present
- Chief Operating OfficerApr 2020–Apr 2025
- May 2017–Apr 2020· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Vice President/General Manager - North America Family CareMay 2017–Apr 2020
- Jun 1990–Apr 2016· 25 yrs 10 mos
- Vice President - Family Care Upstream Innovation2015–Apr 2016
- Marketing Director - Baby Care DivisionAug 2010–2015
- Marketing Director - North America Bath and Facial TissueAug 2005–Aug 2010
- Brand Manager - Charmin Bath TissueOct 2003–Aug 2005
- Manager, BrandAug 2002–Oct 2003
- Assistant Brand ManagerAug 2001–Aug 2002
- External Ventures Associate DirectorApr 2001–Aug 2001
- Team Leader1999–Apr 2001
- Sales ManagementJun 1990–1999
Education
MBA
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
St. Louis UniversityBSBA
Marketing
University of Missouri-ColumbiaExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
John Brase
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer