Leading Experts on Consumer Goods & Services

Ron Lodge has most recently served as a Senior Marketing Executive with the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Mr. Lodge oversaw marketing development efforts on behalf of the luxury casino. He has more than 40 years experience in the hotel and gaming industries and has served as a Senior Marketing...

John Macaluso is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornell Management Group, a full-service advisory and strategic planning company, focusing on the restaurant and food service industry. Mr. Macaluso has over 30 years of operational experience in the restaurant industry, both as a corporate...

Stephen Magrill is an Adjunct Professor at UNLV and The University of Phoenix, where he has worked since 2004. Previously, he was Vice President of Global Club for Sunterra Corporation (now Diamond Resorts International) until January 2004, where he oversaw all marketing and club operations for more...

Mark Manuszewski is the President of GIC Management Services Corporation, a gaming consultancy firm, where he has served since 1991. Previously, he was Director of Puerto Rico - 7, a 7-11 franchise in Puerto Rico, from June 2007 to March 2008. Mr. Manuszewski has more than 30 years of experience in...

Nancy Marino is the Owner of a global marketing consultancy, providing services to retailers and manufacturers. Ms. Marino served as a Vice President of Global Sourcing with Hanesbrands from 2004 until 2007. She was responsible for global operations and worldwide offices located in Asia, Indian subcontinent...

Ron Marshall was, from 1998 until March of 2006, Chief Executive Officer of Nash Finch, a US$ 5B wholesale distributor supplying food and nonfood goods to more than 1,500 grocery stores in 27 states and 300 countries. In this role he quadrupled earnings over a six year period, improved EBITDA over 40%...

Bill McCawley is currently a Chief Administrative Officer at Dynamic Growth Partners (DGP), where he has worked since 2005. DGP is a strategic business partner and consulting firm with expertise in strategic planning, business development, operations, merchandising and marketing mix analytics, providing...

Jim McCloskey was until August 2005, the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, a casual dining restaurant. Mr. McCloskey had oversight for all aspects of real estate, finance, human relations, franchise sales, corporate relationships, and technology development...

Dawn Mello is the Founder and President of Dawn Mello and Associates, an independent consulting firm specializing in the luxury market. The firm maintains an international client list from both the retail and manufacturing industries. Ms. Mello is also the Founder of The Atelier Fund, an fund that...

Robert Metz is currently the President of Robert Metz & Associates, where he has worked since 2005. Robert Metz & Associates is a consulting firm, predominately serving the fine jewelry and luxury goods industry. He has over 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry including retail marketing...

Dwight Miller the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of Dash Management, a 6 unit McDonald's franchise in Champaign, IL. Mr. Miller has served as a Market Trainer, Area Supervisor, and Franchise Bus Consultant. He has served for 2 years as the NE Zone Franchising Manager responsible for recruiting and...

James Mogan is currently the Founder and President of JRM Group, a retail consulting firm located in New York City. Prior to starting JRM Group, Mr. Mogan served as the President of Kellwood's Intimate Apparel Division, overseeing all of the operations. Mr. Mogan was with Kellwood from February of 2002...

Christopher Mottershead is Chief Executive Officer for Travelzest, an on-line travel group focused on high quality brands offering specialist holiday products and on-line distribution services. He has held this position since 2004. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of TUI UK, a TUI AG company,...

Thomas Mueller was President & Chief Operating Officer with Wendy's International until September 2005. Mr. Mueller had complete oversight for operations at more than 6,700 restaurants worldwide with annual sales in excess of $3.8B. Prior to his 2000 appointment to President & COO, he served as SVP,...

Bruce Nelson was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Office Depot, from 2000 to 2004. With annual sales of over $14 billion, Office Depot provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Delray Beach,...

Steven Nicholas is a Principal and Executive Vice President of Operations at Noble Investment Group, a Southeastern-based hotel ownership and management company, where he has worked since 1997. Mr. Nicholas has more than 20 years of hospitality experience and specializes in Hilton, Marriott, Starwood...

Perry Odak was President & CEO of Wild Oats Markets until October 2006. Mr. Odak had oversight for all functions of sales, operations, and development for the 110-unit natural food supermarket chain with annual sales in excess of $1.1B. Prior to this position, he served as President & CEO of Ben & Jerry's...

Laura Olguin is the Chief Executive Officer and Owner of CRT Partners, a Jack in the Box franchisee with 28 units in Southern Arizona. Ms. Olguin was Director of International Operations for Jack in the Box, directly reporting to the CEO. She served at Taco Bell (then a part of PepsiCo) and worked there...

David Oliver is the president of The Leverage Team, LLC. and has over nine years of combined experience specializing in network, multilevel, and referral marketing. Mr. Oliver has written several books, including “The Ultimate Home Business,” which details the benefits of multilevel and network marketing,...

Richard Oppenheim is an independent consumer goods consultant specializing in food and beverage, and is a member of the supervisory board of Andreae-Noris Zahn, a leading German pharmacy wholesaler. Mr. Oppenheim is an advisor to private equity investors active in the European food industry. He is also...