Principal Partner
JJ Sales ![]()
Joel Abramson is a Principal Partner of JJ Sales and Marketing, a private sales and marketing firm, where he has worked since June 2001. JJ Sales provides sales and account management for cosmetics, health, beauty aids, and salon products. Mr. Abramson has direct contact with companies like Wal-Mart,...
President
TOTALLY FUN COMPANY INC ![]()
Peter Alexander is the President of Totally Fun Company, where he conducts financial feasibility studies, designs and builds theme parks, resorts and theme retail in the US, Europe, and Asia. Previously, Mr. Alexander was the Vice President of Planning and Development for Universal Studios, Executive...
Gary AllenFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Allen & Associates ![]()
Gary Allen is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Allen and Associates, a retail strategy, marketing, and operations consulting firm since July 1990. Allen and Associates has completed contracts with banks, LBO groups, wholesalers and retailers in the drug store industry as well as the foodindustry....
Robert AmbroseVice President, Slots
Gomes and Cordish ![]()
Robert Ambrose is the Vice President of Slot Operations for Gomes and Cordish, a partnership with The Cordish Company. He is also the President of his own consultancy. Mr. Ambrose is a 30 year veteran of the casino industry and has developed casino properties, purchased gaming equipment, prepared budgets,...
FormerSenior Vice President of Operations
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ![]()
JC Anderson was a Senior Vice President of Operations at Whirlpool, a home appliance manufacturer, where he recently retired from after a 39-year career. Mr. Anderson had responsibilities for the manufacturing operations of 16 plants and 22,000 employees as well as related material and component procurement,...
Dirk AschmoneitDirector of Food & Retail Marketing
JENNY CRAIG, INC. ![]()
Dirk Aschmoneit is currently a Director of Marketing, Food & Retail at Jenny Craig - a division of Nestle Nutrition, where he has worked since 2004. He manages a $500 million group of food and non-food products. His duties include product development, assortment, merchandising for 500+ stores in the...
Oliver AselDirector of Foreign Affairs
Rekunova , Savyak & Partners ![]()
Oliver Asel is a Director of Foreign Affairs and CEO at Hotel Rathausglöckel GMBH in Germany at Rekunova , Savyak & Partners (RSP), where he has worked since June 2008. RSP is a multifunctional company located in Kiev, Ukraine providing consulting in retail, legal, construction, land development and...
FormerBuying and Merchandising Director
Adams Childrenswear Limited ![]()
Graham Ash was a Buying and Merchandising Director at Adams Kids, a national retail chain, where he worked from October 2005 to May 2008. Previously, he has worked as an interim Consultant developing long term strategies and working solutions for Buying and Merchandising operations in leading UK retailers....
President
Little Dipper Associates, Inc. ![]()
Mr. Ashbaucher is currently the Owner of Little Dipper Associates, Inc, a consulting firm. While advising retail companies on operations, including products, training, and merchandising, Mr. Ashbaucher maintains a constant contact within the retail environment. He was formerly employed at Brookstone...
ExecuForce Associate
Encore Associates, Inc.![]()
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Minos Athanassiadis is currently a consultant at Encore Associates, a food and consumer goods consulting firm. Minos has more than 20 years of expertise in both the agriculture and technology industries. He has held a series of produce industry positions including Director of Sales and Marketingat...
Managing Partner
Gen Next Business Consultants![]()
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Meenal Badve is a Managing Partner at Gen Next Business Consultants, where she has worked since 2008. Gen Next Business Consultants is a consultancy with advisors from various industry verticals. The consultancy focuses on various industry verticals such as automotive and component manufacturer, engineering...
President
THE BAILEY COMPANY LLLP ![]()
Geoff Bailey is the President of The Bailey Company LLLP, an Arby's Franchisee, where he has worked since October 1987. The Bailey Company owns and operates 57 Arby's restaurants in Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. Mr. Bailey has been the President of this 41 year old, second generation family business...
CEO / Owner
BAIM ENTERPRISES, INC ![]()
Ed Baim is the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of Baim Enterprises, a 11 unit McDonald's franchise headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ. Mr. Baim has been with the McDonald's system for more than 35 years. His stores are located in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and the Western Philadelphia suburbs. He was...
Kirkor BalciConsultant
Self Employed ![]()
Kirkor Balci is currently working as an independent global consultant in the area of general apparel management and market development. Previously, Kirkor was the Vice-President of Corporate Sourcing and Group Manufacturing at Liz Claiborne, from 1996-2005. Liz Claiborne is an apparel and accessory...
Albert BaldocchiBoard Member
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. ![]()
Albert Baldocchi is a Board Member of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a publicly-traded national 750-unit fast casual restaurant concept where he has worked since June 1996. Mr. Baldocchi was integral in McDonald's investment in Chipotle, having introduced the companies and advised Chipotle on the transaction....
Principal
Marc Balmuth LLC ![]()
Marc Balmuth is an independent consultant to the retail industry. He most recently served as the CEO of Bobs Stores from 1997-1999. Prior, he was President of Caldor, a $2.8B upscale discount store based in the Northeast. He served in this capacity from 1987-1996 and led the company as a division of...
Jeff BaronPresident
Baron Consult, Inc. ![]()
Jeff Baron is currently the President at Baron Consult, where he has worked since 2002. Baron Consult provides consulting services to the furnishings industry and investment community related to marketing, sales, advertising and promotion, product development and sourcing (heavily weighted to off-shore)....
James BaumPresident
James E Baum & Associates ![]()
James Baum has been the President of James E Baum & Associates, a consultancy focusing on the toy, mass market and specialty retail industries, since 1998 . Mr. Baum has more than 40 years of experience in the retail industry and is familiar with a wide range of toy related manufacturers, retailers...
FormerFranchisee
SWEET TRADITIONS, L.L.C. ![]()
Steve Bawden was a Franchisee at Sweet Traditions, a Krispy Kreme franchisee in Missouri and Illinios, approx. 25 stores in the St. Louis and Chicago area until June 2008. Mr. Bawden is experienced in consumer-centric research to determine eating habits and trends. He has also served as the Director...
General Manager
ZANIOS FOODS, INC. ![]()
Patrick Beal is a General Manager at Zanios Foods, where he has been since September 2008. Mr. Beal is responsible for developing new business for the company. Prior to this, Mr. Beal was a Senior Sales Manager for SYSCO Corporation from March 2006 to June 2007. Prior to this Mr. Beal was the President...