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Otis Spunkmeyer Inc.

is in the Food Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$336.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Frozen Bakery Products Mfr

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
John S. Schiavo
Number of Employees 1,208
Contact Information

14490 Catalina St

San Leandro, California 94577-5516

spunkmeyer.com

(510) 357-9836

NAICS Code Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers: 424490

News & Analysis

otis spunkmeyer inc. - All News and Analysis

  • Ingredients, not size, sell muffins

    - 2008-12-04

    A new generation of muffins is replacing the jumbo variety of years past. Premium muffins in decadent and healthful varieties are arriving in smaller portions and featuring high quality ingredients, fortification or unique flavors. Fresh, frozen and refrigerated muffin sales have grown considerably in the past year, a sign these...

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  • Research and Markets: Otis Spunkmeyer Acquisition Boosts IAWS Group Sales

    - 2008-02-04

    DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c81489) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Premium Company Profile: IAWS Group plc to their offering. IAWS Group IAWS, an international lifestyle food and agribusiness company, focuses on inorganic growth through acquisitions, to facilitate easy access into new markets. The group...

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  • Otis Spunkmeyer Acquisition Boosts IAWS Group Sales.

    - 2008-02-01

    M2 PRESSWIRE-1 February 2008-Research and Markets: Otis Spunkmeyer Acquisition Boosts IAWS Group SalesC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04022008 Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c81495) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Premium Company Profile: IAWS Group plc to...

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  • Otis Spunkmeyer buys Van-Merkel.(VENDING MARKET WATCH)

    - 2005-11-01

    Otis Spunkmeyer has announced that it has acquired Van-Merkel, a manufacturer and distributor of frozen cookie products doing business as Chippery. Founded in 1984 as a retail cookie chain, Chippery makes frozen cookie dough and thaw-and-serve cookies in a single 97,000-squarefoot facility in Austin, Texas. Chippery...

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  • Otis Spunkmeyer acquires frozen cookie maker

    - 2005-11-01

    Otis Spunkmeyer, San Leandro, Calif., strengthened its frozen cookie business by acquiring Van-Merkel Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of frozen cookie products conducting business under the Chippery name. Combined, the two companies will generate about $425 million in annual revenue.The acquisition includes Chippery's 97,000-sq.-ft. plant in Austin, Texas. Chippery, founded...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
John S. Schiavo President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Ahmad Hamde CFO
Ahmad J. Hamade Chief Financial Officer
Gerald P. Reardon Executive Vice President of, Sales and Marketing
George Frederick Vice President, Natl Accounting, Food Service
Stephen A. Ricks Vice President, Human Resources, Administration and General Counsel

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Andrew W. Code Board of Directors
E. Nichol McCully Board of Directors
Mark A. Dolfato Board of Directors
Melina Higgins Board of Directors
Steven R. Brown Board of Directors
Thomas J. Formolo Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Current
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Director Current

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Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. CFO Current

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Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current

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Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Executive Vice President of, Sales and Marketing Current
The Clorox Company Former

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Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Vice President, Natl Accounting, Food Service Current

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Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Vice President, Human Resources, Administration and General Counsel Current

Mr. Code was a founder of Code Hennessy & Simmons in 1988. Prior to founding CHS, Mr. Code was a Vice President with Citicorp's Leveraged Capital Group in Chicago. Before joining Citicorp, he was employed by American National Bank in Chicago. He holds a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa. Mr. Code serves on the Board of Directors of The Hillman Companies, Inc., KBA Holdings, Inc., Kranson Holdings, Inc., MLS Holdings, SunSource Holdings, Inc., Rinker Boat Company LLC, SCP Pool Corporation, Olsen Engineering, HWF Holdings, Inc. and Woodstream Corporation. Mr. Code also serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Iowa Foundation, GAP Community Center, and Resource Land Holdings and is currently chairing the Capital Campaign for Chicago's Inner City Young Life.

Organization Position Status
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Chief Executive Officer Current
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Partner Current
American Laser Centers Board of Directors Current
Hillman Companies, Inc. Director Current
Pool Corporation Board of Directors Current
The Woodstream Corporation Board of Directors Current
The University of Iowa Foundation Board of Directors Current
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Board of Directors Current
Resource Land Holdings, LLC Board of Directors Current
CapX Partners Advisory Board Member Current
Citigroup Inc. Vice President Former
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Founder Former
American National Bank NA Former

Organization Position Status
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Board of Directors Current
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning Former

Organization Position Status
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Board of Directors Current
CHS Inc. Vice President Former
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Associate Former
Wind Point Partners NA Former
Northwestern University M.B.A. Former
Queen's University Bachelor of Commerce Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Board of Directors Current

Mr. Brown joined CHS in 1994 and after holding numerous positions at the firm was promoted to Partner in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Brown was employed by Heller Financial, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois where he held various positions within Heller's commercial leveraged lending and real estate departments. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Brown serves on the Board of Directors of Rinker Boat Company LLC and Waddington North America, Inc.

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Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Partner Current
American Laser Centers Board of Directors Current
Illinois Policy Institute Board of Directors Current
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Board of Directors Current
Penhall International Board of Directors Current
Berkline BenchCraft Holdings LLC Board of Directors Current
LVI Services Inc. Board of Directors Current
Suture Express Board of Directors Current
Waddington North America Inc. Board of Directors Current
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Vice President Former
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Managing Director Former
Heller Financial, Inc. various positions in commercial leveraged lending and real estate depart Former
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Analyst Former
CHS Inc. Analyst Former
Norse Dairy Systems LLC Board Member Former
Monona Wire Corporation Board Member Former
Weasler Engineering Inc. Board Member Former
Northwestern University M.B.A. Former
University of Michigan B.B.A. Former

Mr. Formolo joined CHS in 1990 and was promoted to Partner in 1997. Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Formolo was employed by Heller Financial, Inc. as a Vice President in the Leveraged Funding Group. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Formolo serves on the Board of Directors of AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc., Qubica/AMF Products Worldwide SARL, KBA Holdings, Inc. and Suture Express, Inc. Mr. Formolo also serves on the Board of Trustees of North Shore Country Day School and the Board of Directors of Chicago Fellowship and G.A.P.C., Inc.

Organization Position Status
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Partner Current
North Shore Country Day School Board of Directors Former
American Reprographics Company Board of Directors Current
Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. Board of Directors Current
Gapc Board of Directors Current
Suture Express Board of Directors Current
AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Heller Financial, Inc. Vice President Former
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Managing Director Former
Code, Hennessy & Simmons, LLC Associate Former
CHS Inc. Associate Former
Northwestern University M.B.A. Former
University of Wisconsin B.B.A. Former

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