Proven company and team builder and experienced servant leader. Adept at identifying voids, and creating profitable solutions to fill those voids. Has built 3 successful companies in one industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Legacy Food Group
Glen Allen. VA
01.2025 - Current
Executive Chairman
Legacy Food Group
Glen Allen, VA
09.2023 - Current
Led cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks.
Developed strategic initiatives to streamline product distribution and improve service delivery.
Analyzed market trends to inform product development and pricing strategies, ensuring competitive positioning.
Collaborated with stakeholders to implement process improvements resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
CEO
Legacy Food Group
Glen Allen, VA
09.2023 - 12.2024
Developed business model for a new company. Reviewed, refined, improved many times.
Created list of 200+ possible acquisition targets to join the new entity.
After 5 years of work, and with the help and guidance of a private equity sponsor, did 4 simultaneous acquisitions and created a new holding company in the foodservice distribution space in September 2023.
Finalized acquisition of 3 foodservice distribution firms in 2024. Several companies currently under Letters of Intent.
Began development of senior team, as company could afford. Hired CEO, CFO, Project Liaison.
Analyzed industry trends to inform strategic decisions and competitive positioning efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business / Food Service Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.1975
Skills
Financial Management including P&L, Asset, and Debt Management
Consummate team builder
Excellent about building connectivity with both customers and suppliers
Good ability to envision of current industry
Timeline
CEO
Legacy Food Group
01.2025 - Current
CEO
Legacy Food Group
09.2023 - 12.2024
Executive Chairman
Legacy Food Group
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business / Food Service Management