Type Of Business:
Food production company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
People management; Quality assurance
Major Product/SVS:
Baked food
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing; Playing tennis; Photography; Writing; Drawing; Reading; Spending time with her children and grandchildren
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Communications, Oklahoma City University (1993); Bachelor of Science in Business, Minor in Psychology, Oklahoma City University
Affiliations Awards:
Young Presidents' Organization; World Presidents' Organization; Former Chairwoman, Women's Foodservice Forum
Industry:
Business Management
Date of Distinction:
12/23/2011
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
. Most proud of my accomplishments- My Kids are all great people, and Bama does alot of great work and helps many in our community.
Expanded Biography:
As Bama’s Chief Executive Officer, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful”.
Paula assumed responsibility as CEO of the Bama Companies in 1984, which now includes Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama Frozen Dough, Base, Inc., and Beijing Bama. Under her leadership Bama has expanded to provide a wide variety of frozen desserts and baked goods to fast food chains and casual and family dining restaurants.
Paula received her Bachelor of Science in business from Oklahoma City University (OCU) in 1982, and her PhD in commercial science, also from OCU, in 1993.
Paula recently published a book titled Sometimes Being A CEO Looks Pretty Tough, based on her journey through life and how learning to draw and sketch has given her a new perspective on life. In 2009, she published her second book, Finding the Soul of Big Business: One Company’s Ego Elimination Strategy, which is based on Bama’s application of W. Edwards Deming’s theories of Profound Knowledge, and her personal belief that by utilizing Deming’s theories, management can lead American business away from the brink of extinction.
Charity:
Local Domestic Violence Prevention Society; The Foundation for Tulsa Schools; The American National Red Cross
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her humility, which was encouraged in her by her family, and her desire to help others reach success.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because it is her family's business.
Extended Bio Profile:
Her new book which tells her story, "Sweet as Pie Tough as Nails"... is on amazon and chronicles how she became involved in the Company...
As Bama’s CEO, Dr. Marshall provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. She inspires the organization to achieve the Bama motto: “People helping people be successful." Dr. Marshall assumed her CEO responsibilities in 1984. She is now responsible for Bama Pie, Bama Foods, Bama Frozen Dough, Base, Inc., and Beijing Bama. Under her leadership, Bama has expanded to provide a wide variety of frozen desserts and baked goods to fast-food chains, and casual and family dining restaurants. The company has expanded from a $30 million business to a $300 million enterprise.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing operations of three facilities in the United States and China; Implementing business development strategies; Overseeing customer relations
Education Certifications:
Certified Deming Management Method Trainer
Awards/Honors:
USA Highest Quality Honor, McDonald's; Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Awarded one of Oklahoma's top 3 CEO's by Oklahoma Magazine, and Oklahoma's most Green Company for our sustainability practices.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Marshall would like to become the chairwoman and delegate responsible to the chief operating officer and chief financial officer. She also hopes to open another facility in China and visit India to obtain certifications in healing therapy.