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Lawrence Kurzius is the President and Chief Operating Officer for McCormick. he has responsibility for businesses worldwide. Kurzius continues to lead Global Quality, Supply Chain and R&D Corporate functions and acts as President Global Consumer and President North America, and is a member of McCormick's Management Committee. Kurzius joined McCormick in 2003 through the acquisition of Zatarain’s, where he was President and CEO. In 2005, he became Vice President and General Manager of Sales and Marketing for McCormick’s U.S. Consumer. He was promoted to President U.S. Consumer Foods in 2005 and, in 2007, became McCormick’s President Europe, Middle East and Africa. In 2008, he was named President International businesses. He was named President Global Consumer and CAO in 2013 and in 2014 was named President Americas and China and Chief Administrative Officer and assumed his current responsibilities in 2015. Prior to McCormick, Kurzius spent 12 years at Zatarain’s and was a marketing executive with the Quaker Oats Company and Mars Inc.’s Uncle Ben’s Company. Kurzius graduated from Princeton University, in Economics, and is a former director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s New Orleans Branch. He is a trustee of Jacksonville University.

Norm Snyder is a Board Member at Reed's Inc, President/CEO at Adina For Life Inc, and Chief Executive Officer at Reed's Inc and is based in Rochester, New York. He has experience at Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP and has worked as President & CEO at High Falls Brewing Company, Chief Operating Officer at Reed's Inc, and President/CEO at Avitae USA LLC. Norm attended University at Albany between 1979 and 1983; University at Albany, SUNY between 1979 and 1983; and State University of New York.

Mark was selected by the Blue Diamond Growers Board of Directors to become President and Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2010. Under Mark’s leadership, Blue Diamond has transformed into a $1.6 billion global branded food manufacturer with sales up +225%, and even greater growth in profitability. Fueling this success was a driving sense of purpose to support the economic sustainability of the 3,000 mostly small, multi-generational farms that entrust Blue Diamond with their year’s work in the form of the almond crop. With a unique understanding of the branded retail, ingredients and food service businesses, Mark’s career achievements include leading the brand growth for Haagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Pillsbury, Red Baron, Freschetta, Blue Diamond and Almond Breeze. Prior to joining Blue Diamond, Mark was president of Schwan’s Food Service in Marshall, Minnesota, where he led the profitable turnaround of the division. He also worked for The Pillsbury Company, Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. and General Mills, Inc. Mark received his MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University in 1994. Mark is 2nd Vice Chair of California Chamber of Commerce, former Chair of the Audit Committee and Chair of the International Forum, is on the Executive Council for the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, is on the Board of Trustees for the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council, is on the Board of Trustees for the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Learning, and is a Board Member and previous Vice Chair of the Almond Board of California. Mark believes eating good food, getting regular exercise and living a healthy spiritual life are the best medicine and critical to a sense of well-being.

Tom Hayes is a recognized innovator and decorated executive in the food industry who has guided some of the world’s most well-known brands over the past three decades. As Ocean Spray’s President and CEO, he now leads the world's leading producer of cranberry juices, juice drinks and dried cranberries, and oversees our global organization of more than 700 grower owners and 2,000 employees. Tom comes to Ocean Spray as our cooperative nears its centennial and is focused on ensuring the company is positioned for another 100 years of success.

Dave Greening is an OMC - Chief Executive /General Manager at Organic Valley and is based in La Farge, Wisconsin. He has worked as Vice President - Sales & Marketing at RALCORP HOLDINGS INC, VP Operations/ Operations Manager at -X-, and Vice President Enterprise Risk at Geodis. Dave attended UWEC and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Mark A. Clouse was named Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board in May 2016. Mr. Clouse joined Pinnacle from Mondelez International, Inc. where he most recently held the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Before becoming Chief Commercial Officer, he worked as Chief Growth Officer for Mondelez , where he was responsible for the company’s growth strategy and oversaw key areas such as corporate strategy, global marketing, global sales, and research, development and quality. Throughout his 20-year tenure at Kraft Foods Inc., including the subsequent spin-off of Mondelez, Mr. Clouse served in a range of leadership positions involving iconic food brands and entrepreneurial global businesses in emerging markets such as Brazil and China. Prior to joining Kraft Foods Inc., Mr. Clouse served in the United States Army as a pilot and completed his service as a Captain. Mr. Clouse is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Michele and Danny Kennedy are a CEO at Riceland Foods Inc.

Steven Naccarato leads, transforms and scales food & beverage and nutraceutical companies. With over 25 years of industry experience, Naccarato’s expertise lies in new product development, international supply chain management, and building strong manufacturing teams. As a seasoned operations executive, he has successfully launched 400+ new products including private label brands for top North American retailers and has secured several multi-national contracts with major food brands (Coca Cola Foods, Quaker Oats). Naccarato’s deep knowledge in food manufacturing has led him to an active role as President of Saskatchewan Food Processors Association and a Director of Saskatchewan Food Centre. Currently, Naccarato serves as Board Member and Chief Executive Officer for Nutiva, where he pioneered the development and US launch of organic virgin coconut oil as a successful mass consumer product in 2002. Prior to Nutiva, he was Co-founder/COO of SasCoPack and GM of $60M beverage bottling company. SPECIALITIES General Management / F&B Manufacturing / Sales / Operations / Innovation / Supply Chain management PRODUCT CATEGORIES Oils / Seeds / Nutraceuticals / Food / Beverages NATIONAL BRANDS Nutiva / Ocean Spray / Minute Maid / Fruitopia / Nestea / Powerade / Gatorade / Tetley Tea / PRIVATE LABEL BRANDS Costco’s Kirkland Signature / Wholefoods 365 / Safeway Select / GNC / President Choice / Vitamin Shoppe / Vitacost / Swanson / 7-Eleven / Natures Way / Jarrow / NBTY Brands / Our Compliments