Experience39+ Years

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2020–Present· 6 yrs 9 mos
    • Rahr Corporation, board memberCurrent
      2020–Present
  • 2014–Present· 12 yrs 9 mos
    • Walser Board of AdvisorsCurrent
      2014–Present
  • CargillCurrent
    1987–Present· 39 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Customer OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2019–Present
    • President, Global Foodservice Group
      2015–Feb 2023
    • President, Global MBU
      2007–2015
    • VP, MBU for NA and AP
      2003–2007
    • VP Corporate Accounts - Kraft
      2001–2003
    • Corporate e-commerce
      1999–2001
    • VP US Bulk Industrial Sales – Flour Milling
      1995–1999
    • AVP Industrial Sales – Flour Milling
      1993–1995
    • Product Line Manager, Private Label Grocery – Flour Milling
      1991–1993
    • Sales Rep., Grocery Products – Flour Milling
      1989–1991
    • Merchandising Manager - Flour Milling
      1987–1989
  • 2007–2015· 8 yrs
    • McDonald’s Supplier Advisory Council, chairman and member
      2007–2015
  • 2007–2014· 7 yrs
    • Specialty Commodities Inc., board member
      2007–2014

Education

Liberal arts degree in marketing with a finance concentration

University of St. Thomas

Executive Development

Business Administration and Management, General

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Minnesota Management Institution(MMI)

Business Administration and Management, General

UMN Carlson School of Management

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
Pete Richter
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

15 of 15 skills
LeadershipChannel PartnersSales ExcellenceMarketing StrategyDigital StrategySales ManagementChannel SalesCulture ChangeSupply Chain ManagementDeal ExecutionInternational SalesMulti-Channel MarketingExecutive CoachingSales StrategyBoard of Directors