Our People
Siméus Foods has created a dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced team of professionals that understand the food industry. From executive suite to test kitchen to production line, the Siméus team has the industry-leading expertise and insight to develop truly innovative and inventive solutions.
Our world class technical skills include:
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Culinology
In addition, our seasoned senior management is the best in the business offering a combined 200 years experience in the food industry, and experience either owning their own company or managing the operations of a Fortune 500 company. They are committed to helping you grow your business and achieve your goals and objectives.
Siméus Foods Executive Team
Dumas Siméus
Founder
Kelly Hansen
President
Mike Delmore
Controller
Carl Worthington
VP of Culinary Services and Business Development, Corporate Executive Chef
Bret Gailey
VP of Supply Chain Management
Frank Barcelona
Director, Business Development
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Dumas Siméus
Founder
- Left his post as President of TLC Beatrice Foods, a $2 billion multinational corporation, in 1980 to found Siméus Foods.
- Prior to founding Siméus Foods, held executive positions at Atari, Inc., Rockwell International, Bendix Corporation and KB Homes.
- In 2005, led a pro-democracy movement as a leading candidate for President of Republic of Haiti.
- Holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Howard University and an MBA from University of Chicago.
- Fluently speaks four languages: English, French, Spanish and Creole.
Kelly Hansen
President
- Hired in September 2007
- Served as VP of Industrial Sales and Chief Financial Officer.
- Over 20 years experience in the food industry in both retail and foodservice segments at ConAgra Foods.
- Finance degree from Iowa State and MBA from Creighton University.
Mike Delmore
Controller
- Hired in August 2009.
- Over 25 years of finance and accounting experience including a background in the food, distribution and aerospace industries.
- BAS from Florida State University, MBA from the University of West Florida, coursework at the University of Texas at Dallas.
- CPA
Carl Worthington
VP of Culinary Services
- Hired in October 2004.
- Over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry ranging from R&D to quality assurance and culinary development.
- 10 years with casual chains such as Metromedia Restaurant Group.
- B.S. in Food Science from Texas A&M University; CIA (Hyde Park) Chef de Cuisine.
Bret Gailey
Director of Supply Chain Management
- Hired in November 2004.
- Over 15 years managerial and supply chain experience with Fortune 500 companies such as Tyson and Smithfield Foods.
- BS in Physics from Tarleton State University.
Frank Barcelona
Director Business Development
- Hired in March 2009.
- Over 20 years experience in the food industry in foodservice and retail sales.
- Experience includes successful track records with ConAgra Foods and Smithfield Foods.
- Holds a BS in Economics from Northern Illinois University.