Type Of Business:
Food production company
Expertise:
Organizational development; Total productive maintenance development and implementation; Leadership development; Corporate finance; Capital budgeting; Maintenance; Supply chain management disciplines; Human resource generalist core skills
Major Product/SVS:
Snack food including sandwich crackers, cookies, potato chips and wafers
Favorite Business Publication:
Harvard Business Review; Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Running; Climbing; Triathlon
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master of Business Administration, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida; Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Lafayette College, Easton, PA (2000)
Affiliations Awards:
Externship Development, Career Services Committee, Lafayette College; Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Manufacturer's COuncil
Charity:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to strong values, discipline, hard work, courage, curious intelligence and the good fortune of working with some incredible leaders and mentors throughout his career.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in this profession because of the opportunities he received that influenced a positive change in the world through the development of strong, value-based organizations.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Kacuba has participated in three Ironman Triathlons involving swimming, biking and running; these events were held in Lake Placid, Madison and Phoenix.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing operations; Developing staff members; Strategic planning; Developing and executing financial plans; Managing customer service, order fulfillment, and profit and loss optimization
Education Certifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist; Industry-Related Certifications
Awards/Honors:
Guest Speaker on Organizational Change Leadership, Snaxpo (2011); Nominee, Board of Directors, YMCA; Guest Speaker on Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement Council; Member of the GMA Sub Team on Process Optimization
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Kacuba intends to implement a major cultural change, and instill a servant leadership mentality in which everyone is driven to work as a high performance team.