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
Chairman and Founder
Kelly Hansen
President
Jim Long
COO
Nancy Wingerter
Controller
Dave Dockins
VP of Techical Services
Carl Worthington
VP of Culinary Services and Business Development, Corporate Executive Chef
Ernie Lodics
VP of Operations
Bret Gailey
VP of Supply Chain Management
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Dumas Siméus
Chairman and 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.
Jim Long
COO
- Hired in February 2001.
- Has served in various roles including VP of Sales, VP of Operations, and interim President.
- Well established career in senior management in the foodservice industry, having worked for over 30 years with diversified foodservice companies such as Sara Lee Corporation.
- B.S. in Science & Math from Southern Oregon University.
Chris Horan
VP of Sales
- Hired in June 2004.
- Has 20 years of foodservice sales management experience.
- Held management positions at Heinz USA, Unilever/Best Foods, and Cadbury Beverages/Dr. Pepper/7Up.
- Extensive experience in national chain sales and foodservice distribution.
Nancy Wingerter
Controller
- Hired in April 2003.
- Over 15 years experience in finance and accounting with companies such as White Packing, a bacon, ham and hot dog processing facility.
- B.A. from University of Hawaii and currently completing MBA from the University of Dallas.
Dave Dockins
VP of Techical Services
- Hired in May 2003.
- 16 years experience and progressive management positions at Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms and Sara Lee Corporation.
- B.S. in Food Science from Texas A&M University.
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.
Ernie Lodics
VP of Operations
- Hired in February 2002.
- Over 25 years food/beverage experience with Heinz, Phillip Morris, IBP, and Smithfield Foods.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University; MBA in Industrial Management from University of Dallas.
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.