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Carolina Ingredients Team
Please browse through the "Our Team" section to familiarize yourself with all of our staff here at Carolina Ingredients Inc. We’ve included brief introductions, photos and email addresses, when available.
Senior Management Team
Doug Meyer-Cuno
President, Senior Management Team
Telephone: 803-323-6550Email: doug@carolinaingredients.com
History: Founder and owner of Carolina Ingredients since 1990, Doug started the organization as a food ingredient distribution company. By 2000, Carolina Ingredients created a seasoning division and moved into a facility located in Charlotte, NC. As the company grew, the need for more space became apparent and a decision was made to move to Rock Hill, SC. In 2010, Carolina Ingredients became the first LEED Sustainable seasoning plant in the country, the first privately owned seasoning plant to be SQF certified, and at that point in time the largest privately owned photovoltaic system in South Carolina (solar energy used to supply alternative fuel for the production plant and hot water for the office). Today, Carolina Ingredients continues its core culture of sustainability practices, involvement in the community, and providing a positive work environment for its employees. As a result, Carolina Ingredients was recognized and nominated for South Carolina’s 2011 Small Business of the Year award. Education: Harvard Business School OPM 33 and BA in International Commerce; Furman University Business and Community Stewardship: Doug has served and continues to serve on several board associations: Former President of American Community Bank Advisory Board, President of Waterford Business Park, Chairman of Snack Food Association Snack School Committee, Snack Food Association Executive Leadership Forum Committee, York County Economic Development Board, Gaston Day School Board, and a founding father of Gaston Day School Hall of Fame. Personal: Doug is married to Dr. Margaret Edwards Meyer-Cuno, together they have four wonderful adult children. Both are active in their church and community. They enjoy lake living, boating, good food, and watching sunsets with a glass of wine. Committed to a physically fit and healthy lifestyle, Doug swims, cycles, and works out at the gym weekly.
Lou Quievryn
CFO, Senior Management Team
Telephone: 803-325-9093Email: lquievryn@carolinaingredients.com
Lou brings over 15 years of experience to Carolina Ingredients in accounting, manufacturing, and operations. Lou possesses both a CPA and MBA, and has a passion for financial literacy so as to maximize employee empowerment and business continuous improvement.
Mike Cantore
National Sales Manager, Senior Management Team
Telephone: 803-325-9055Email: mcantore@carolinaingredients.com
Mike Cantore began his career with Carolina Ingredients in December of 2003 after spending 5 years in various management roles in commercial food processing facilities which included large scale pork and poultry processors. Initially Mike worked in the southeast region of the US selling food ingredients and seasoning blends to our core group of customers and was named National Sales Manager in April of 2011. In February 2012 Mike was named Sustainability Officer and is working on the ongoing effort of Carolina Ingredients Sustainability Program. Mike currently calls on all types of customers and is focused on growth of new business and introducing Carolina Ingredients unique approach to creating value by selling seasoning blends from a LEED Certified, sustainability minded, and technically oriented blending company. Mike is a graduate of Clemson University with a BS in Animal Industries and a Minor in Meat and Dairy Foods. Mike is married to his wonderful wife, Kristan, and is the proud father of two daughters. In his spare time Mike enjoys spending time with his kids, reading and grilling.
Sue Curtis
R D & I Manager, Senior Management Team
Telephone: N/AEmail: sue@carolinaingredients.com
Sue Curtis joined Carolina Ingredients in 2007. She came to Carolina Ingredients with 22 years of industry experience in her pocket. Sue’s vast knowledge of ingredient composition makes her the master mind behind many of our customers new product launches. At any given time you will find Sue in her lab creating the next big flavor sensation. Sue enjoys spending her time away from Carolina Ingredients with her two daughters and taking care of her rescue animals.
Lowell Hall
Materials Manager, Senior Management Team
Telephone: 803-325-9085Email: lhall@carolinaingredients.com
Lowell has been in the food manufacturing field since 1978 with experience in all aspects of the baking field. Lowell has been in the purchasing/warehouse end of the business since 2000 and enjoys the daily challenges that come with a custom blend shop. Lowell joined the Carolina Ingredients Senior Management Team in February of 2012. When not at work Lowell enjoys golf, softball, house re-modeling and travel with his beautiful wife, Marla. He is the proud father of three children and four grandchildren.
Sales
Mike Cantore
National Sales Manager, Sales
Telephone: 803-325-9055Email: mcantore@carolinaingredients.com
Mike Cantore began his career with Carolina Ingredients in December of 2003 after spending 5 years in various management roles in commercial food processing facilities which included large scale pork and poultry processors. Initially Mike worked in the southeast region of the US selling food ingredients and seasoning blends to our core group of customers and was named National Sales Manager in April of 2011. In February 2012 Mike was named Sustainability Officer and is working on the ongoing effort of Carolina Ingredients Sustainability Program. Mike currently calls on all types of customers and is focused on growth of new business and introducing Carolina Ingredients unique approach to creating value by selling seasoning blends from a LEED Certified, sustainability minded, and technically oriented blending company. Mike is a graduate of Clemson University with a BS in Animal Industries and a Minor in Meat and Dairy Foods. Mike is married to his wonderful wife, Kristan, and is the proud father of two daughters. In his spare time Mike enjoys spending time with his kids, reading and grilling.
Addison Meyer-Cuno
Sales Representitive, Sales
Telephone: 704-975-5472Email: ameyercuno@carolingaingredients.com
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