MICHAEL L. REIBER

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ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE:

PREFENSE LLC & PREFENSE HOLDINGS LLC. (May 2014 – Present)

President/Director of Operations/ Member/Investor - Re launch

Working Investor, Selected to lead the reorganization and re launch of a CPG Biopharmaceutical company competing in the Antimicrobial Hand and Skin & Surface, as well as Potable & Secondary Water filtration and Biological Soil Amendment markets. Operates within FDA & EPA guidelines. Reports to Chairman of the Board. Created restructuring key objectives:

*Re-establishment of market presence.*Show improvement *Develop new strategy for growth.

Commercialize new offerings and develop additional market entries to grow sales.

Created new supply chain from scratch for all raw materials, packaging, labeling and contract manufacturing.

Increased sales 62% from previous year and raised 425 thousand dollars in capital investment funds.

BACK TO NATURE FOODS, INC. (January 2013 to May 2014)

Director of Operations and Supply Chain / Investor – Spin off

Selected by CEO / President to lead establishment of Operations and Supply Chain as well as transition from the parent company, while supporting current and new initiatives. Located in Naples, Florida. Hired as employee number 6 on the Mondelez /Brynwood Partners spinoff of Back to Nature Foods, Inc. Strategic supplier of Branded “Better for you” Ready to Eat market segments that included Organic, Non GMO, Gluten free snacks, foods and beverages. FDA, USDA, Organic, Kosher, AIB, GFSI compliant products.

Ownership of Forecasting, Demand planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Commercialization.

Led all vendor / supplier network contract activities and vendor identification, vetting, selection and contracting.

Led the consolidation of the legacy Distribution Center network from nine to one location.

Reduction of Cost of Goods Produced through Lean principles by more than 2.8 Million dollars.

ERP implementation Team, Microsoft NAV (Dynamics).

DEATH’SDOOR SPIRITS LLC. (June 2011 to December 2012)

Director of Operations/Member/Investor – Growth

Working Investor, Selected by CEO/ Founder of Startup Company based in the greater Madison Wisconsin area to research, design and build an innovative, sustainable, unique, “Destination” craft ethanol distillery supported by a vertically integrated USDA compliant Organic Wheat farm. Branded and Contract Manufacturing of Craft Vodka, Gin, Whisky and assorted cordials.

Responsible for all Budgeting, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Distribution and Supply Chain Operations.

Design & build of the largest craft ethanol distillery in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the US. TTB compliant.

Refined “Farm to Distillery” production plan that improved farm yield and performance over 3.5 x and increased finished goods production 3x from previous year by implementing Asset Utilization strategy.

CJ FOODS INC. (August 2009 to May 2011)

Vice President of Manufacturing / Investor – Growth

Selected by CEO/ Chairman to lead 300+ employees in a multiple plant modernization program through implementation of new policies, practices and procedures augmented by numerous Capital projects to improve Capacity, Quality, Food Safety, Employee Safety and Customer Experience Satisfaction. Incorporated new initiatives to maintain Regulatory compliance in FDA/USDA environments. Headquartered in Bern Kansas. Non Union facilities. Specialty contract manufacturer of numerous private label Super Premium Pet (High protein - Dry Extruded)/ animal food and treats.

Responsible for combined operations of two facilities as well as Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehousing, and Supply Chain activities during extremely rapid growth period.

Reduced “Order to Cash” cycle time 21% through Kiazen event to leverage ERP (JDE) information.

Company recognized by INC. magazine as one of the Fastest Growing in the US.

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE:

HOSTESS BRANDS/INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION (May 2000 – August 2009)

Corporate Manufacturing Liaison/Operations Manager –Supply Chain: (October 2006 – August 2009) – Dallas, Texas.

Promoted from Plant Manager to Manufacturing Liaison as part of the corporate reorganization. Promoted to Corporate Supply Chain Manager. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri/Dallas, Texas. Reported to the Chief Operations Officer. Manufacturer of “Ready to Eat” iconic brand names, like Hostess, Wonder, Dolly Madison, and other private label brands.

Led strategic (Path to Market) realignment project to improve order fulfillment and inventory accountability.

Worked domestically and internationally with ERP (SAP) vendors to investigate, specify and select new technology platforms for improved Finished Goods inventory control & accountability by implementing Barcode scanning, Pick to Light, RF & Voice directed work. B2B team received recognition as a Walmart “Vendor of the Year”.

Selected to lead critical internal business analysis (Order to Cash) of underperforming profit centers to identify the root cause, recommend corrections and implement them in the business plan.

Conducted numerous Continuous Improvement projects resulting in saving 3.4 million dollars.

Plant Operations Manager /Plant Manager: (May 2000 – October 2006) - Emporia, Kansas.

Promoted to from Operations Manager to Plant Manager of "Flagship" facility. A large, FDA, GFSI, regulated nine line facility with over 750+ union employees. Responsible for facility budgeting, planning, procurement, receiving, quality, production, sanitation, maintenance, engineering, distribution, transportation and fleet maintenance.

Reduced unplanned downtime to less than 1.0% through preventative and predictive maintenance.

Reduced workman’s compensation costs and lost time incidents through a comprehensive approach with employees, managers and local care providers. Approach was adopted by EHS Director.

Reduced cost of goods produced by 20%, reduced ingredient and packaging variances by a combined 28%.

Execution of Capital 5.5 million dollar facility upgrade & modernization project.

Early Career Highlights:

PILLSBURY/ HAZELWOOD FARMS BAKERIES, INC. (October 1997 – May 2000) - Hazelwood, Missouri,

Facility operated by 325+ cross functional Union employees, producing numerous Frozen, Frozen dough, Par baked, Pre fried and “Ready to Eat” brand names. Numerous progressive leadership positions: Business Team Manager, Logistics Manager, Planning & Scheduling Manager, & Shift Manager. Grain based processing, bulk dry and liquids. ERP transition team from AS 400 (BPICS) to SAP.

HJ HEINZ PET PRODUCTS, INC. (March 1996 – October 1997) - Lawrence Kansas,

2nd shift Team Coach for 50+ cross functional Non Union employees producing iconic brand names and assorted private label value pet food products. Grain based processing, bulk dry and liquids.

FRITO LAY / PEPSICO – Topeka, Kansas, November 1994 – March 1996

Information Resource (AS 400) / Corn Resource; responsible for 110+ cross functional Union employees processing product within a large facility producing iconic brand names of fun foods. Grain based processing, bulk dry and liquids.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE: May 1986 – May 1999

Honorable discharge as a Captain, Ordnance, U.S. ARMY – IRR February 1999

Served with Distinction: Combat Veteran, Awarded Bronze Star and numerous other awards and citations.

U.S. ARMY – 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Executive Officer/ Platoon Leader/Staff Officer Commissioned as Second Lieutenant, Armor, U.S. ARMY, May 1989

Enlisted in Kansas Army National Guard, May 1986 – Private First Class to Corporal to Sergeant / SMP.

EDUCATION:

Executive Master of Business Administration: Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas May 2005, GPA: 3.7 Bachelor of Science, Sociology: Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas December 1989, GPA: 3.1

Guest instructor for American Institute of Baking: Operations Management seminar 2008 -2013.

Speaker for National Logistics and Distribution Conference (NLDC) @Georgia Tech University, 2008 Past member, Board of Directors: American Society of Baking, 2008 –2011

Past member, Board of Directors: Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2006

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