Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Sandy Anaokar as Chief Commercial Officer to THC (Tend, Harvest, Cultivate), a vertically integrated cannabis company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company is backed by PE firm Thornapple River Capital. Prior to joining THC, Sandy was the CMO at Founders Brewing Company.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Telly Ousouljoglou to BeltPower Industries as Director of Finance. BeltPower makes customized conveyor belts and is backed by Platte River, a Denver based PE firm. Prior to joining BeltPower, Telly was the Director of Finance for the Flat River Group.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Sean McQuillan to the CFO position at Milton Industries. Milton manufactures pneumatic tools and parts for a wide range of industrial clients and is backed by private equity firm LLCP (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners). Prior to joining Milton, Sean was a Senior Services Manager at RSM audit and tax firm in Chicago.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Lynn Logerquist to Milton Industries as Controller. Milton manufactures pneumatic tools and parts for a wide range of industrial clients. They are backed by LLCP, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Prior to joining Milton, Lynn was the Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Manitex International, a manufacturer of engineered lifting solutions.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Jim Lindholm to the CFO role at Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. outside Milwaukee. Mueller is a market leader in braces and support products to protect athletes from injury and enhance performance. Prior to joining MSM, Jim was the Senior Director of Finance at Foremost Farms.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Matt Green to Brucker Company as President. Brucker is a manufacturers rep business that distributes commercial HVAC equipment and systems to construction contractors. Prior to joining Brucker, Matt was a Director at Azure Development, a high-end real estate developer.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited David Yu to Uncommon Threads as Controller. Uncommon Threads is an apparel manufacturer targeting the Chef industry. Prior to joining Uncommon Threads, David was the Plant Controller at Raymundo’s Food Group, a refrigerated desserts manufacturing company.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Yana Ryvkin to B&G Foods as Director of Finance. B&G Foods has over 50 brands and manufactures branded shelf stable and frozen foods. Prior to joining B&G Foods, Yana was Sr. Manager FP&A at Bausch and Lomb.
Chicago, IL –Martin Partners has recruited Erik Peterson to Creative Werks as Plant Manager. Creative Werks is a co-packer serving the CPG industry. Prior to joining Creative Werks, Erik was VP Operations at Proven Partners, a food co-manufacturer.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Kim Bade as Chief Operations Officer at Uncommon Threads. Uncommon Threads is an apparel manufacturer targeting the Chef industry. Prior to joining Uncommon Threads, Kim was the Director of Global Operations at Rev Up Brands, an apparel manufacturer serving the dance industry.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Jon Reepmeyer to Club Champion as CFO. Club Champion is a custom golf club fitter and a portfolio company of PE firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Prior to joining Club Champion, Jon was the CFO of &Pizza.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Haris Abdic to Winston Brands as Director of Transportation & Logistics. Winston Brands is a privately-held consumer products company located in Chicago with online and catalog sales. Prior to joining Winston, Haris was the Director of Procurement & Logistics at RobertShaw Controls Company.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Kate Warner to WP Global Partners as Chief Compliance Officer. WP Global Partners is a private equity firm in Chicago with multiple funds and several billion under management. Prior to joining WP Global Partners, Kate was the Chief Administrative Officer at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth. Martin Partners previously recruited Traci Breen to WP Global Partners as CFO.
Detroit, MI – Martin Partners has recruited Travis McIntyre as CFO of ATA Title Insurance. ATA is located in Detroit and backed by the PE firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Prior to joining ATA, Travis was the Global Controller for RGIS, which provides inventory and warehouse services to the retail industry.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners has recruited Joe Sheldon as Sr. VP, Technology to Winston Brands Inc. Winston Brands is a privately-held consumer products company located in Chicago with online and catalog sales. Prior to joining Winston Brands, Joe was the VP,IT for the Retail Business Services division of Ahold/Delhaize.
Chicago, IL Martin Partners has recruited Lynn Broaddus to Milton Industries as CFO. Milton is headquartered in Chicago, manufacturers automotive aftermarket products, and is backed by the PE firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Prior to joining Milton, Lynn was the VP Finance and IT at Ammega Corp, a manufacturer of conveyor belts.
Chicago, IL Martin Partners has recruited Melissa Schwartz as Chief Operations Officer at Sugar, Felsenthal, Grais & Helsinger, LLP. Prior to joining SFG&H, Melissa was the Director of Finance and Administration at Altair Advisers LLC. SFG&H is a mid-market law firm specializing in insurance.
Chicago, IL Martin Partners has recruited Sarah Dietz as VP, HR & Talent at GG+A. Prior to joining GG+A, Sarah was the Director, HR at Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide. GG+A is a Chicago based professional services firm.
Chicago, IL Martin Partners has recruited Karen Devlin to the position of CFO at GG&A, a privately held professional services firm. Prior to joining GG&A, Karen was CFO at the Cassiday Schade Law Firm.
Chicago, IL—Martin Partners has recruited Patrick Madison to the position of CFO at Highland Ventures. Highland is a privately held company with six B2C retail businesses and commercial real estate. Prior to joining Highland, Patrick was the CFO at Korpack.
Palatine, IL Martin Partners has recruited Inese Hoover to Realizeitlearning.com as VP Marketing. Prior to joining Realizeit, Inese was the Director of Marketing at Magnus Health Corp. Realizeit is a SaaS based training software company serving the corporate and education markets.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Shane Kern to the position of CFO at 3Q Digital. 3Q Digital is one of the world’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, and is backed by the private equity firms PSP Capital and Erie Street Capital. Prior to joining 3Q Digital, Mr. Kern was CFO at Rewards Network.
St. Louis, MO – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Eric Schneider to the position of VP, Human Capital at Electric Power Systems International, Inc. (EPS). EPS is a leading provider of outsourced electrical services, and is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners. Prior to joining EPS, Mr. Schneider was VP, HR Operations & Talent Management at MiTek Industries.
Beaverton, MI – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Greg Wolf to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Brown Machine Group (BMG). BMG is a provider of turnkey thermoforming and automation systems for the food & beverage market and is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners. Prior to joining BMG, Mr. Wolf was President and CEO at BHS, N.A.
Itasca, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Kevin White to the position of President at QMI Holdings. QMI is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality security solutions for retail, commercial, and residential applications, and is backed by the private equity firm Prospect Partners. Prior to joining QMI, Mr. White was President at LAIRD PLC (London, UK).
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Woburn, MA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Mark Pritchard to the position of CFO at TruRoad Holdings. TruRoad specializes in the automotive aftermarket repair industry and is backed by the private equity firm CenterOak Partners. Prior to joining TruRoad, Mr. Pritchard was CFO at Data-Mail, Inc.
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Dallas, TX – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. John Simms to the position of Sr.VP, Transformation & Operations at Balfour. Balfour manufactures consumer graduation products and is backed by the private equity firms Falcon Investments and Fenway Partners. Prior to joining Balfour, Mr. Simms was VP, Manufacturing and Transformation at Herff Jones, Inc. / Varsity Brands.
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Waukegan, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Marc Lessem to the position of President at Benchmark Products. Benchmark is a leading provider and distributor of high-quality consumable cleanroom products sold to the pharma, biotech and medical device industries and is backed by the private equity firm Caffery Capital Partners. Prior to joining Benchmark, Mr. Lessem was Chief Marketing Officer at Vestagen Protective Technologies.
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Elk Grove Village, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Ronald Sammeth to the position of Chief Operating Officer at creative werks, llc. creative werks is a leading provider of packaging solutions to the consumer packaged goods industry. Mr. Sammeth was previously Vice President and Head of N.A. Operations at Wrigley.
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Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Michael Hoffman to the position of Chief Operating Officer at The Ounce of Prevention Fund. The Ounce is the preeminent Not-For-Profit organization in the country focused on early childhood development in impoverished communities across Illinois. Prior to joining The Ounce, Mr. Hoffman was Senior Advisor to the Governor, State of Illinois.
Boston, MA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Thane Wettig to the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. Intarcia is a leading biopharmaceutical company that develops the Medici Drug Delivery System for serious/chronic diseases. Prior to joining Intarcia, Mr. Wettig was VP, Global Marketing at Eli Lily.
Rosemount, MN – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Eli Carmeli to the position of CEO at El Dorado Packaging, Inc. El Dorado is a leading consumer packaging company and is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Opportunity Partners. Prior to joining El Dorado, Mr. Carmeli was President/CEO at Scholle IPN.
East Dundee, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Ezra Vance to the position of Chief Commercial Officer at Encore Repair Services. Encore is a leading provider of B2B supply chain solutions and is backed by the private equity firm Falcon Investments. Prior to joining Encore, Mr. Vance was Vice President, Sales & Channel Development at Brightstar.
Prairie du Sac, WI – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. John Cayer to the position of President at Mueller Sports Medicine. Mueller is a privately-held leader in Sports Medicine. Prior to joining Mueller, Mr. Cayer was the Vice President of Integrated Marketing at Abbott.
Mebane, NC – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. David Griffin to the position of Global Leader, Sales at ARCA. ARCA is a leading provider of B2B cash automation solutions and is backed by the private equity firm Falcon Investments. Prior to joining ARCA, Mr. Griffin was the Chief Revenue Officer at AnalyticsIQ.
Richmond, VA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Michael Periard to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Integrated Global Services (IGS). IGS is a manufacturing/service business backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners. Prior to joining IGS, Mr. Periard was the CFO at MEI Group.
Carol Stream, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Nick Pribus to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Royal Die & Stamping. Royal Die & Stamping designs and manufactures custom products and components used throughout a vehicle’s electrical distribution system. RDS is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners. Prior to joining Royal Die & Stamping, Mr. Pribus was the VP of Finance & Strategy at MacLean-Fogg, Inc.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Sandeep Dhuper to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Winona Capital Management. Winona Capital is a private equity firm with multiple funds in the consumer/retail space. Prior to joining Winona Capital, Mr. Dhuper was Managing Director, Head of Finance & Chief Accounting Officer at Z Capital Group.
Buffalo Grove, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Michael Shaughnessy to the position of Vice President of Sales at Amēda, Inc. Amēda is a medical equipment consumer products company and is backed by Crimson Investment Partners. Prior to joining Amēda, Mr. Shaughnessy was President, Global Diagnostics at Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Goshen, IN – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Lawrence Berkowski to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Brunk Holdings. Brunk Holdings is a plastics processing company and is backed by Corporate Capital Partners. Prior to joining Brunk, Mr. Berkowski was President at Wellman Engineering Resins.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Pierre Gauvreau to the position of General Manager, Canada at TerSera Therapeutics. TerSera acquires and develops specialty pharmaceutical products and is backed by GTCR. Prior to joining TerSera, Mr. Gauvreau was National Director of Sales at CSL Behring, Canada.
Shelton, CT – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Christopher Rowe to the position of Director of Sales at Tiger-Sul Products. Tiger-Sul Products is a B2B agricultural solutions company backed by Platte River Equity. Prior to joining Tiger-Sul, Mr. Rowe was the Southeastern Regional Sales Manager at Residex, LLC.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Lillie de Merode to the position of Vice President, Product Management at Peapod, LLC. Peapod is the largest online grocery delivery store in the United States. Prior to joining Peapod, Ms. de Merode was Director, Product Management at GrubHub.
Norcross, GA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Micheal Levine to the position of President, Americas at bibliotheca +3M. bibliotheca +3M is a global library services solution provider backed by the private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP). Prior to joining bibliotheca, Mr. Levine was President and CEO at Asset Point, LLC.
Buffalo Grove, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Robert Trauger to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Profile Products. Profile Products develops and manufactures environmental products and solutions. Profile Products is backed by the private equity firm Platte River Equity. Prior to joining Profile Products, Mr. Trauger was Vice President at CETCO.
Miami, FL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Scott Moomaw to the position of Vice President, Marketing at OPKO Health, Inc. OPKO Health is a medical test and medication company focused on diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Prior to joining OPKO Health, Mr. Moomaw was Associate Vice President of Marketing at United Therapeutics.
Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Jeffrey Lemay to the position of Director, Health Policy HEOR at Amgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Lemay was Director, Government Channel Strategy, Policy, and Market Access at Allergan, Inc.
Southlake, TX – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Kim Martin-Barnarr to the position of Vice President, Tax at Sabre. Sabre is a leader in travel and hospitality technology solutions, backed by the private equity firms Texas Pacific Group and Silver Lake Partners. Prior to joining Sabre, Ms. Martin-Barnarr was Vice President, Tax at Recall Corporation.
Wheeling, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Kara Lineal to the position of Vice President, Marketing at Protect-A-Bed. Protect-A-Bed is a worldwide leader in mattress protection innovation and manufacturing. Prior to joining Protect-A-Bed, Ms. Lineal was Sr. Director of Marketing at Chaney Instrument Co.
Miami, FL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Lesly Charanza to the position of Senior Director, Market Access at OPKO Health, Inc. OPKO Health is a medical test and medication company focused on diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Prior to joining OPKO Health, Ms. Charanza was Head of Market Access at Infinity.
Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Patrick Hylton to the position of Marketing Director, Promotions at Amgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Hylton was Associate Director, Marketing at Bristol Meyer Squib (BMS).
Atlanta, GA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Robert Logemann to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Tyden Group. Tyden Group is an innovative and customized cargo security solutions and product identification technology. Tyden Group is backed by the private equity firm Crimson Investment. Prior to joining Crimson, Mr. Logemann was Chief Operating Officer at Lenox Corporation.
Anderson, IN – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of of Mr. Jeffrey G. Jensen to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Connecticut Electric. Connecticut Electric is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty electrical components sold through distributors, hardware stores, and home improvement retailers. Connecticut Electric is backed by the private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners. Prior to joining Connecticut Electric, Mr. Jensen was President, Residential Americas at Ingersoll Rand/Allegion/FHA.
Southlake, TX – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of of Ms. Lara Chalmers to the position of Vice President, Internal Audit at Sabre. Sabre is a leader in travel and hospitality technology solutions. Sabre is backed by the private equity firms Texas Pacific Group and Silver Lake Partners. Prior to joining Sabre, Ms. Chalmers was Chief Audit Executive at Cameron International Corp.
Austin, TX – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Robert Myers to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Balfour. Balfour manufactures consumer graduation products and is backed by the private equity firm Fenway Partners. Prior to joining Balfour, Mr. Myers was President & CEO at Sheplers.
Elk Grove Village, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Kevin Andrews to the position of Chief Executive Officer at D&W Fine Pack. D&W Fine Pack manufactures food service packaging products and is backed by the private equity firm Mid Oaks Investments. Prior to joining D&W Fine Pack, Mr. Andrews was President at Citadel Plastics.
Buffalo Grove, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Jay Molnar to the position of Vice President, International Sales at Profile Products. Profile Products develops and manufactures environmental products and solutions. Profile Products is backed by the private equity firm Platte River Equity. Prior to joining Profile Products, Mr. Molnar was General Manager of Sales, Europe at Advanced Drainage Systems.
Des Plaines, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Suresh Rajapakse to the position of Director, Strategic Accounts at Wheels, Inc. Wheels is a leading large-scale commercial fleet leasing and management company. Prior to joining Wheels, Mr. Rajapakse was Vice President, Sales at Element Fleet Management.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Daniel Lawrence to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Milton Industries. Milton manufactures and distributes precision accessories for automotive after-market and industrial markets. Milton is backed by the private equity firm Crimson Investment Partners. Prior to joining Milton, Mr. Lawrence was Vice President, Finance – America’s at AGI-Shorewood Group.
Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Christine Fox to the position of Vice President, Sales at Amgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Ms. Fox was Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations at SagePath Medical.
Los Angeles, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Jennifer Ortiz to the position of Director, Patient Engagement at Cedars-Sinai Health Systems. Cedars-Sinai is the largest nonprofit hospital in the western United States. Prior to joining Cedars-Sinai, Ms. Ortiz was a Senior Consultant at Kaiser Permanente – WLA Medical Center.
Buffalo Grove, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Calvin Stuart to the position of Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Profile Products. Profile Products develops and manufactures environmental products and solutions. Profile Products is backed by the private equity firm Platte River Equity. Prior to joining Profile Products, Mr. Stuart was President & CEO of Aquion, Inc.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Gregory Carlson to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Milton Industries. Milton manufactures and distributes precision accessories for automotive after-market and industrial markets. Milton is backed by the private equity firm Crimson Investment Partners. Prior to joining Milton, Mr. Carlson was President & CEO of Blue Wave Products, Inc.
Buffalo Grove, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Chris Guglielmi to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Amēda. Amēda is a medical equipment consumer products company. Amēda is backed by the private equity firm Crimson Investment Partners. Prior to joining Amēda, Mr. Guglielmi was the Chief Financial Officer at Vesta Funding Inc.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Don Siegel to the position of Portfolio Analyst at Thoma Bravo. Thoma Bravo is a Chicago based private equity firm. Prior to joining Thoma Bravo, Mr. Siegel was an Investment Banking Analyst at City Capital Advisors.
Southlake, TX – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Christopher Boyle to the position of Vice President, Corporate Development and M&A at Sabre. Sabre is a leader in travel and hospitality technology. Sabre is backed by the private equity firms TPG and Silver Lake Partners. Prior to joining Sabre, Mr. Boyle was head of Strategy and Development at Tunecore.
San Diego, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Rebecca Chow to the position of Director, Consumer Marketing at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. ACADIA is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on small molecule drugs in neurological and related central nervous system disorders. Prior to joining Acadia, Ms. Chow was Senior Manager, Patient Marketing for Amgen’s Oncology Business Unit.
Le Mars, IA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Eric Allen to the position of Director of Sales (Eastern) and Ms. Cassandra Ludwig as the Director of Sales (Central) at Wells Enterprises, Inc. Wells is the largest family-owned ice cream manufacturer, specializing in Blue Bunny ice cream. Prior to joining Wells, Mr. Allen was a Regional Sales leader for Kraft Foods (North East) and Ms. Ludwig was Director of Sales (Central) for Nestle Nutrition.
Cleveland, OH – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Mark Ethier to the position of Chief Executive Officer at AmeriMark Holdings. AmeriMark is a catalog and online consumer products and services company, backed by the private equity firm Prudential Capital in Chicago. Prior to joining AmeriMark, Mr. Ethier was Chief Executive Officer at Cornerstone Brands.
Coppell, TX – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Spencer Malcolm to the position of Vice President of Operations at Stone Panels, Inc. Stone Panels manufactures composite panels and is backed by the private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners in St. Louis. Prior to joining Stone Panels, Mr. Malcolm was Vice President at Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp.
Newberg, OR – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Thomas Cunningham to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Climax Portable Machining. Climax is a global engineered products manufacturing company backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners. Prior to joining Climax, Mr. Cunningham was Group Managing Director at The Manlif Group.
Weston, MA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Graig Suvannavejh to the position of Associate Director, New Product Commercialization at Biogen Idec. Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world. Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Suvannavejh was Senior Analyst at MLV & Co.
Plano, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Stephen Schwallie to the position of Vice President, Marketing at Plano Molding Company. Plano is the world’s leading manufacturer of tackle boxes, with over 75% market-share in the U.S. Plano is backed by Ontario Teachers Private Equity. Prior to joining Plano, Mr. Schwallie was National Corporate Account Manager with SC Johnson and Sons.
Skokie, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. David Snyder to the position of Chief Financial Officer at AuraSense Therapeutics. AuraSense is a biotech firm specializing in the therapeutic treatment of cancer and skin disorders. AuraSense is backed by Bill Gates as well as AbbVie Biotech Ventures. Prior to joining AuraSense, Mr. Snyder was Executive Vice President & CFO at Cellular Dynamics.
Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Hilliard Paige, Jr. to the position of Executive Director, Marketing at Amgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Paige was Executive Director, Hypertension & Metabolism Franchise at Daiichi-Sankyo, Inc.
New York, NY – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Matt Nestor to the position of Director, Commercial Operations at Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Keryx is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in pharmaceutical products for the treatment of renal disease. Prior to joining Keryx, Mr. Nestor was Director, Marketing Effectiveness and Co-Creation at Millennium, The Takeda Oncology Co.
Woodruff, WI – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. James Lawrence to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Allied100. Allied100 is B2C/B2B eCommerce company that created the first online site for lifesaving products and training. Allied100 is backed by the private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners. Prior to joining Allied100, Mr. Lawrence was President & CEO at Bellacor.com, Inc.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Traci Breen to the position of Chief Financial Officer at WP Global Partners. WP Global is a leading fund of funds headquartered in Chicago with offices in NYC and LA. Prior to joining WP Global, Ms. Breen was Chief Financial Officer for Promus Holdings LLC.
Weston, MA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Dominique Hurley to the position of Senior Director, Commercial Information Management at Biogen Idec. Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world. Prior to joining Biogen, Ms. Hurley was Senior Director, Commercial Systems at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.
Des Plaines, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Glenn O’Brien to the position of Director, National Accounts at Wheels, Inc. Wheels is a leading large-scale commercial fleet leasing and management company. Prior to joining Wheels, Mr. O’Brien was Vice President, Supply Chain Services at Hutton Communications Inc.
Plano, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Benjamin Harvey to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Plano Molding Company. Plano is the world’s leading manufacturer of tackle boxes, with over 75% market-share in the U.S. Plano is backed by the Ontario Teachers Private Equity arm. Prior to joining Plano, Mr. Harvey was Vice President, Asia-Pacific at Parfums de Coeur/llex Consumer Products Group.
South Whitley, IN – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Matthew Wojewuczki to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Shindigz. Shindigz is a leading online consumer etailer specializing in party supplies. Prior to joining Shindigz, Mr. Wojewuczki was Executive Vice President, Global Operations for Vera Bradley.
Carlisle, PA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Diane Prier to the Board of Directors at Equipment Transport. Equipment Transport is a leading provider of oil and gas well-site services. Equipment Transport is backed by the private equity firm CIVC Partners. Ms. Prier is Vice President – Appalachian Basic for Hunt Oil, Inc.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Phillip E. Benson to the position of Partner at bioStrategies Group. bioStrategies is a healthcare consulting firm focused on commercial strategies for new and existing healthcare products and technologies. Prior to joining bioStrategies, Mr. Benson was Product Director, New Product Development for Genentech.
Little Rock, AR – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Vito Salerno to the position of Vice President & General Manager – Integrated Shopper Marketing at Vestcom. Vestcom is an original market share leader of the instore, shelf edge communication industry. Vestcom is backed by the private equity firm Court Square. Prior to joining Vestcom, Mr. Salerno was Director of Retail Sales for Coupons Inc.
Plano, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Simon Boaler to the position of Vice President, International Sales & Business Development at Plano Molding Company. Plano is the world’s leading manufacturer of tackle boxes, with over 75% market-share in the U.S. Plano is backed by the Ontario Teachers Private Equity arm. Prior to joining Plano, Mr. Boaler was Head of BOAC, a distribution consulting firm.
Cambridge, MD – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. John Belza to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Cambridge International. Cambridge International isa manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Belza was CFO at Carat Security Group. Cambridge International is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.
Weston, MA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Tim Buck to the position of Senior Manager, Commercial Effectiveness at Biogen Idec. Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world. Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Buck was Senior Analyst at Scientia Advisors.
Cambridge, MD – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Agustin Loya to the position of International Sales Director at Cambridge International. Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Loya was the Latin America Sales Manager at Dorner Manufacturing Corp. Cambridge International is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Thomas Myers to the position of Vice President, Sales Services at SmithBucklin Corporation. SmithBucklin is a professional services firm serving the not-for-profit association market. Prior to joining SmithBucklin, Mr. Myers was Managing Partner at CI Group.
Weston, MA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Robin Jolliffe to the position of Director, Global Marketing, Avonex at Biogen Idec. Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world. Prior to joining Biogen, Ms. Jolliffe was Executive Director, Marketing at Amag Pharmaceuticals.
Cambridge, MD – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Marcel Kloesmeijer to the position of International Sales Director at Cambridge International. Cambridge International is a manufacturing company specializing in food processing conveyor belt solutions. Prior to joining Cambridge, Mr. Kloesmeijer was Commercial Director at BMA Nederland BV, Woerden, the Netherlands. Cambridge International is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.
Weston, MA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Paul Nee to the position of Director, Forecasting at Biogen Idec. Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world. Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Nee was Senior Director, Forecasting, Pricing, and Commercial Analytics at Humane Genome Sciences.
Moss Landing, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Michael Jewett to the position of Senior Vice President of Sales at Cal Pacific Specialty Foods, LLC. Cal Pacific Specialty Foods is the largest industrial processor of strawberries in North America. Prior to joining Cal Pac, Mr. Jewett was Director of Sales at Harvest Food Group Inc. Cal Pac is backed by the private equity firm Lake Pacific Partners.
Weston, MA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. George Pylyp to the position of Senior Product Manager at Biogen Idec. Biogen Idec is the oldest independent biotech firm in the world. Prior to joining Biogen, Mr. Pylyp was Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations at Arion Devices LLC.
So. San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Megha Verma to the position of Senior Director at Genentech Inc., a worldwide leading biotechnology pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Genentech, Ms. Verma was Director, Global Market Access at Pfizer.
Lebanon, MO – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Thomas Waters to the position of President at Detroit Tool & Engineering, an OEM of custom automated B-2-B machinery. Prior to joining Detroit Tool & Engineering, Mr. Waters was a Vice President at Murakami Corporation. Detroit Tool & Engineering is backed by the private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners.
Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Michelle Claase to the position of Reimbursement Director, Global Pricing & Payor Planning at Amgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Ms. Claase was Sr. Manager, Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Round Lake, MN – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Jill Gierach to the position of Director of National Accounts, Target at Ferrara Candy Company, a billion dollar consumer products company recently formed by the merger of Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company and Ferrara Pan Candy Company. Prior to joining Ferrara, Ms. Gierach was the Sales Director/Team Lead, Target at Activision Blizzard. Ferrara Candy Company is backed by Catterton Partners.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Sam Allen to the position of Director, Medical Science Liaison at Knopp Biosciences LLC, a growing drug discovery and development company. Prior to joining Knopp Biosciences, Mr. Allen was the Director, Medical Affairs at NeurogesX.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Brian Milligan to the position of Chief Financial Officer at KemperSports, a golf resort management company. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Milligan was CFO at Business Only Broadband, LLC.
Cambridge, MA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Sharon DeBacco to the position of Senior Director, Customer Communications at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. Ironwood is a leading pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Ironwood, Ms. DeBacco was Senior Director, Digital Marketing at Astra Zeneca.
Pineville, NC – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. J.P. Addison-Smith to the position of Global Business Development Director at Controls Southeast Inc. (CSI Heat). CSI Heat is a a global leader in thermal steam maintenance systems for critical process applications. Prior to joining CSI Heat, Mr. Addison-Smith was Global Business Development Manager at Oilfield Technologies. CSI Heat is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Mark Hegedus to the position of Senior Director, Marketing at Goose Island Beer Company, a specialty consumer craft beer company. Prior to joining Goose Island Beer Company, Mr. Hegedus was Director, Marketing & Sales at Deschutes Brewery, Inc.
San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Daniel Thompson to the position of Sales Manager at Medivation. Medivation is a fast-growing biopharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Medivation, Mr. Thompson was Senior Director of Sales and Sales Operations at Metagenics.
Aurora, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Jonathan Thompson to the position of Vice President, Sales at Optimum Nutrition. Optimum Nutrition is a sports and nutrition solutions provider. Prior to joining Optimum Nutrition, Mr. Thompson was the Portfolio Planning Manager at The Dannon Company.
Thousand Oaks, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Lars Mueller to the position of Director, Reimbursement atAmgen. Amgen is the world’s largest biotechnology company. Prior to joining Amgen, Mr. Mueller was an Independent Consultant.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Andrew R. Crosson to the position of Vice President, New Business Development at KemperSports, a golf resort management company. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Crosson was Executive Vice President, Partner at Heritage Golf Group.
San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Christopher Shanahan to the position of Director of Sales at Medivation. Medivation is a biopharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Medivation, Mr. Shanahan was Senior Oncology Regional Business Director at Janssen Biotech.
Evanston, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Jeff Biesczat to the position of Controller to NorthShore University HealthSystems. NorthShore is a premier not-for-profit healthcare system. Prior to joining NorthShore, Mr. Biesczat was a Finance Director at Wrigley.
Aurora, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Robert Gollias to the position of Vice President, National Accounts & Trade Marketing to Optimum Nutrition. Optimum Nutrition is a sports and nutrition solutions provider. Prior to joining Optimum Nutrition, Mr. Gollias was National Customer Marketing Manager at Wrigley.
Blue Bell, PA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Phil Cyr to the position of Director, HEOR to PriceSpective, a management consulting firm specializing in the biopharmaceutical arena. Prior to joining PriceSpective, Mr. Cyr was Associate Director at Navigant Consulting.
San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Lorre Pietenpol to the position of Director, Sales Operations to Medivation. Medivation is a biopharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Medivation, Mr. Pietenpol was Director, Sales Operations at GTX, Inc.
Evanston, IL – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Carol Franczek to the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications to NorthShore University HealthSystems.NorthShore is a premier not-for-profit healthcare system. Prior to joining NorthShore, Ms. Franczek was Vice President, Marketing Effectiveness Practice Leader at Absolutdata.
Pineville, NC – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Mr. Scott Sannes to the position of Chief Financial Officer to Controls Southeast Inc. (CSI Heat). CSI Heat is a a global leader in thermal steam maintenance systems for critical process applications. Prior to joining CSI Heat, Mr. Sannes was Chief Financial Officer at Polyester Fibers, Inc. CSI Heat is backed by the private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners.
Boston, MA – Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Ms. Maureen Franco to the position of Chief Strategy Officer to Cambridge BioMarketing. Cambridge BioMarketing is a Boston healthcare marketing agency serving pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Prior to joining Cambridge BioMarketing, Ms. Franco was Vice President, Global Brands at Genzyme Corporation.
San Francisco, CA – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Laura Cantrell to the position of Associate Director, Market Research to Medivation. Medivation is a biopharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Medivation, Ms. Cantrell was Senior Group Manager, Global Strategic Analytics at COC, Inc.
Chicago, IL – Martin Partners announces the recruitment of Ms. Denise Roosendaal to the position of Executive Director at SmithBucklin Corporation. SmithBucklin is a professional services firm serving the not-for-profit association market. Prior to joining SmithBucklin, Ms. Roosendaal was Chief Executive Officer at REALATOR® Association.
