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At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based CFO’ operating in the Organic Food space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Scott Butler
SVP Finance and Accounting (CFO) of Harmless Harvest
Scott Butler is the SVP Finance and Accounting (CFO) at Harmless Harvest.
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About Harmless Harvest: Harmless Harvest is a progressive food & beverage initiative set to demonstrate that ecosystem-based businesses.
Eric Haley
Co-Founder and CFO, Gotham Greens
In 2009, Eric Haley co-founded Gotham Greens, a pioneer in indoor agriculture and a leading fresh food company, where he serves as the Chief Financial Officer overseeing the company’s financial operations. A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens farms with the future in mind, delivering long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Eric began his career in finance specializing in Planning, Reporting and Analysis at JP Morgan Chase and then M&A, capital raising and strategic consulting at Corporate Fuel Partners. He received an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from the University of Wyoming, where he also played Division I football. In 2021, he was recognized as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® New York. Gotham Greens has been awarded Inc. Best in Business Award and Greenhouse Grower “Operation of the Year,” and more. Eric lives in Denver and enjoys exploring new restaurants, cooking at home and spending time with his family.
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About Gotham Greens: Gotham Greens designs, builds, and operates commercial scale greenhouse facilities for fresh vegetable production.
Liz Baldwin
Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company
Liz Baldwin is Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Bon Appétit Management Company. She is the primary financial steward of the company and a keeper of much of the corporate lore and history. Prior joining Bon Appétit, Liz spent several years in banking, serving in management roles in operations as well as commercial lending. Liz graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a B.A. in English and additional studies in economics and accounting at University of California, Berkeley.
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About Bon Appétit Management Company: Bon Appétit Management Company is an on-site restaurant company that offers full food-service management to clients.
Michael Zechmeister
Chief Financial Officer of United Natural Foods
Michael P. Zechmeister was appointed as our Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in October 2015 after joining the Company as Senior Vice President in September 2015. Mr. Zechmeister joins us from General Mills, Inc. with over 25 years of corporate finance, audit, treasury, operations and merger and acquisition experience. Over his tenure with General Mills, Inc., he served in a variety of senior finance roles, including most recently as Vice President, Finance, Yoplait USA from July 2012 to September 2015. In addition, Mr. Zechmeister was Vice President and Treasurer from December 2010 to June 2012, Vice President, Finance, US Retail Sales, from July 2007 to December 2010 and Vice President, Finance, Pillsbury Division, from December 2005 to July 2007.
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About United Natural Foods: UNFI is the leading independent national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and related products.
Debra Bradley
Business Unit CFO of Driscoll’s
I lead the strategic planning process and financial reporting and analytics for a key strategic department at Driscoll’s Berries. As a key members of the R&D leadership team, my focus is on: day-to-day financial support, development/improvement of systems and processes, preparing the annual operating plan and capital expenditure plan and assessing the effectiveness of R&D investments based on value created and return on investment. Driscoll’s is a privately held, global business that breeds, grows and markets fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries from proprietary patented berry varieties. The company’s R&D unit is an industry-leader in developing superior genetic varieties which form the basis of the Company’s strategic differentiation.
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About Driscoll’s: Driscoll’s is a global market provider of fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Courtney McCoy
Co-Founder & CFO of IGZU
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About IGZU: The world’s first bottled bamboo leaf tea.
LeJuano Varnell
Treasurer/CFO of Urban City Fresh
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About : creating a culture of healthy urban living via food education, access, opportunity and sustainability.
Kelly Grossnicklaus
Chief Financial Officer of Preferred Popcorn
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About Preferred Popcorn: Preferred Popcorn is a farmer-owned company grows and processes the best premium bulk popcorn.
