Mamamancinis Holdings Inc
Officers & Directors
Carl Wolf has over 35 years of experience in the management and operations of
companies in the food industry. Mr. Wolf has served as Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board of MamaMancini’s from February 2010 through the
Present. Mr. Wolf was the founder, majority shareholder, Chairman of the Board,
and CEO of Alpine Lace Brands, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed public company with over
$125 million in wholesale sales. He also founded, managed, and sold MCT Dairies,
Inc., a $60 million international dairy component resource company. Other experience
in the food industry includes his role as Co-chairman of Saratoga Beverage Company,
a publicly traded (formerly NASDAQ: TOGA) bottled water and fresh juice company
prior to its successful sale to a private equity firm. Mr. Wolf served an advisor
to Mamma Sez Biscotti, a snack and bakery product company (which was sold in a
later period to Nonnis, the largest biscotti company in the United States) from
2002 to 2004. Previously he served as Director and on the Audit and Development
committees of American Home Food Products, Inc. a publically traded marketer Artisanal
Brand Cheeses, from 2007 to 2009. Mr. Wolf also served as Chairman of the Board
of Media Bay, which was a NASDAQ-listed public company which ally traded direct
seller of spoken word through its audio book club and old time radio classic activities
and download spoken content, from 2002 to 2004.
Mr. Wolf received his B.A. in 1965 from Rutgers University (Henry Rutgers Scholar)
and his M.B.A. in 1966 from the University of Pittsburgh (with honors).
In evaluating Mr. Wolf’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes
and skills in connection with his appointment to our board, we took into account
his numerous years of experience in the food industry, as a serial entrepreneur
in growing business, his knowledge of publicly traded companies, and his proven
track record of success in such endeavors.
Matthew Brown has over 20 years of experience in the sales and marketing of products
in the food industry. Beginning in February 2010 through the present, he has served
as President of MamaMancini’s. From April 2001 until January of 2012, he
served as the President of Hors D’oeuvres Unlimited, overseeing the day
to day operations of their food manufacturing business. He previously worked as
a marketing associate from September 1993 to December 1998 at Kraft Foods, Inc.,
where he dealt with numerous aspects of the company’s marketing of their
food products.
Mr. Brown received his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1991 and his M.B.A.
from the University of Illinois in 1993.
In evaluating Mr. Brown’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes
and skills in connection with his appointment to our board, we took into account
his numerous years of experience in sales and marketing, and his proven track
record of success in such endeavors.
Lewis Ochs has over 40 years of experience in the financial and accounting industry.
From February 2010 through the present he has served as the Executive Vice President
of Finance for MamaMancini’s. Effective September 5, 2014 Mr. Ochs was named
our Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, beginning in January 2003 and still
presently, he serves as the CFO of Hors D’oeuvres Unlimited, overseeing
all of the financial aspects of the company. From 1979 through 1991, he also was
an owner of Captive Plastics, Inc., a large molding manufacturer, directly contributing
to the overseeing of over 500 union and non-union employees. At various times
in his career he also acted as an independent consultant utilizing his financial
skills including forensic accounting, restructuring of businesses, and as a field
examiner for lending institutions.
Mr. Ochs received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Akron in 1970.
In evaluating Mr. Ochs’ specific experience, qualifications, attributes
and skills in connection with his appointment to our board, we took into account
his numerous years of experience in finance and accounting, and his proven track
record of success in such endeavors.
Steven Burns has over 20 years of experience in the management and operations
of various companies. Mr. Burns has served as a director of MamaMancini’s
from February 2010 through the present. Beginning in June 2011 and still presently,
he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Meatball Obsession, LLC.
Additionally, beginning in 2006 and still Presently he works as the President
and CEO of Point Prospect, Inc., where he oversees the day to day operations of
the company, which primarily deal with investments and services in real estate,
clean and efficient energy sources, high-quality and healthy food services, and
healthcare technology. Prior to that, for a period of 24 years he worked at and
was senior executive at Accenture where he led the U.S. Health Insurance Industry
Program comprised of approximately 600 professionals. He also has sat on various
financial committees and boards of directors throughout his career.
Mr. Burns received his B.S. in Business Management from Boston College in 1982.
In evaluating Mr. Burns’ specific experience, qualifications, attributes
and skills in connection with his appointment to our board, we took into account
his numerous years of experience in serving on board of directors, his knowledge
of running and managing companies, and his proven track record of success in such
endeavors.
Alfred D’Agostino has over 34 years of experience in the management and
ownership of food brokerage and food distribution companies. Mr. D’Agostino
has served as a director of MamaMancini’s from February 2010 through the
Present. Beginning in March 2001 and still presently, he serves as the President
for World Wide Sales Inc., a perishable food broker that services the New York
/ New Jersey Metropolitan and Philadelphia marketplace. Prior to this he worked
from September 1995 until February 2001 as Vice- President of the perishable business
unit at Marketing Specialists, a nationwide food brokerage. Previously, from February
1987 until August 1995 he worked as a Partner for the perishable division of Food
Associates until its merger with Merket Enterprises.
In evaluating Mr. D’Agostino’s specific experience, qualifications,
attributes and skills in connection with his appointment to our board, we took
into account his numerous years of experience in the food brokerage and other
food related industries, his knowledge of running and managing companies, and
his proven track record of success in such endeavors.
Mr. D’Agostino received his B.S. in Business Management from the City College
of New York in 1974.
Thomas Toto has over 32 years of experience in the management and ownership of
food brokerage and food distribution companies. Mr. Toto has served as a director
of MamaMancini’s from February 2010 through the Present. Beginning in June
2009 and still presently, he serves as the Senior Business manager for World Wide
Sales Inc., a perishable food broker that services the New York / New Jersey Metropolitan
and Philadelphia marketplace. Prior to this he worked from September 2007 until
May 2009 as a Division President for DCI Cheese Co., a company that imported and
distributed various kinds of cheeses. Previously from March 1993 until September
2007 he was the President and owner of Advantage International Foods Corporation,
where he ran the day to day operations of importing and distributing cheeses around
the world.
Mr. Toto received his B.A. from Seton Hall University in 1976 and his M.B.A. from
Seton Hall University in 1979.
In evaluating Mr. Toto’s specific experience, qualifications, attributes
and skills in connection with his appointment to our board, we took into account
his numerous years of experience in the food brokerage and other food related
industries, his knowledge of running and managing companies, and his proven track
record of success in such endeavors.
Dan Altobello has served as a director of MamaMancini’s since 2012. Since
October 2000, Mr. Altobello, Chairman of Altobello Family LP, has been a private
investor and active board member of several companies. From September 1995 until
October 2000, Mr. Altobello was the Chairman of Onex Food Services, Inc., the
parent of Caterair International, Inc. and LSG/SKY Chefs. He is a current member
of the boards of directors of DiamondRock Hospitality Company, a publicly-traded
hotel REIT, Northstar Senior Care Trust, Inc., a private company that intends
to qualify as a REIT, Mesa Air Group, Inc. and Arlington Asset Investment, Corp,
a principal investment firm that acquires and holds mortgage-related and other
assets. From 2004 to December 2010, he served as a member of the board of JER
Investors Trust, Inc., a specialty finance company. Mr. Altobello serves on the
advisory board of Thayer | Hidden Creek, a private equity firm. Mr. Altobello
is also a trustee of Loyola Foundation, Inc.
The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Altobello’s qualifications to
serve as a director include his notable business and leadership experience in
the areas of specialty finance. He also has experience in the area of food service
distribution, due to his past position as Chairman of Onex Food Services, Inc.
His past and present service on multiple public and private company boards, including
his service on the audit committee of DiamondRock Hospitality Company and Northstar
Senior Care Trust, Inc., provides him with comprehensive experience in the area
of corporate governance that can be extremely valuable to Board and Company operations.
Mr. Altobello, received his B.A. from Georgetown University in June 1963 and his
M.B.A. from Loyola University Maryland in June 1978.
Dean Janeway has served as a director of MamaMancini’s since 2012. Mr. Janeway
is an executive with more than 40 years of broad leadership skills and extensive
experience in the areas of corporate strategy, business development, operational
oversight and financial management. From 1966 through 2011, Mr. Janeway served
in various positions at Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer- owned cooperative
in the United States. From 1966 through 1990, Mr. Janeway advanced through various
positions of increasing responsibility including positions in Wakefern’s
accounting, merchandising, dairy-deli, and frozen foods divisions. From 1990 through
1995 Mr. Janeway provided oversight for all of Wakefern’s procurement, marketing,
merchandising, advertising and logistics divisions. From 1995 until his retirement
in 2011, Mr. Janeway served as President and Chief Operating Officer of “Wakefern”
providing primary oversight for the company’s financial and treasury functions,
human resources, labor relations, new business development, strategic acquisitions,
government relations, corporate social responsibility, sustainability initiatives
and member relations. Mr. Janeway previously served as the chairman for the National
Grocers Association from 1993 through 2001. From 2009 through the present, Mr.
Janeway has served as the Chairman of the Foundation for the University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey.
The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Janeway’s qualifications to serve
as a director include his notable business and leadership experience in the all
areas of management, particularly in the food industry. He also has experience
in the area of whole sale wholesale distribution, due to his past position at
Wakefern and his knowledge of running and managing companies and his proven track
record of success in such endeavors will be invaluable to the Company going forward.
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