Blending Tradition
with Innovation

Brian brings a remarkable blend of leadership experience, innovation, and passion for driving growth, collaboration, and excellence. Over his distinguished career, Brian has held key leadership roles across food-related industries, including most recently serving as CEO of Richelieu Foods, a premier manufacturer of private branded food products since 1862, now owned by German firm Frieberger.  He was previously CEO of Zentis U.S.A., a division of a 125-year global family-owned company specializing in processing and refining fruit and other raw materials. Earlier experience includes successful tenures at TreeHouse Foods, ConAgra Foods, and Ralcorp Holdings. At Conagra, Brian helped pioneer the first U.S. cereal lineup free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.

Brian earned his M.B.A. from Rockhurst University and holds a B.S. from the University of North Carolina.

Matt Miniat joined Miniat Holdings LLC in 2011 and has since played a key role in driving operational excellence and strategic growth across the company’s two divisions. His leadership spans Purchasing, Operations, and Business Development, including overseeing the $30MM Project Bonanza expansion as Plant Manager in 2015 and strengthening South Chicago Packing’s manufacturing, pricing, and cost management strategies as General Manager in 2018.

In his current role as Chief Operating Officer, Matt focuses on enhancing efficiency, innovation, and value creation across Miniat’s cooked meat and edible oil operations. He established a Business Development team to deepen culinary and technical expertise in fats and oils and launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, broadening Miniat’s and SCP’s market presence.

Matt’s experience includes roles with Dawn Farm Foods in Ireland and Agentis Energy, a Chicago-based startup. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

A 5th generation Miniat family member, Matt is passionate about continuing the company’s legacy while pursuing new opportunities in the food industry.

Garrett joined Miniat Holdings in early 2024, bringing extensive financial expertise and strategic leadership to the organization. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, Garrett oversees financial operations for Miniat Holdings and collaborates with other leaders to drive company performance and deliver value to shareholders.

Before joining Miniat, Garrett served as CFO of the Prepared Foods division at Tyson Foods, where he played a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, optimizing revenue management, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. His experience spans business unit finance, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, and financial planning and analysis.

Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. His deep financial expertise and commitment to excellence position Miniat for continued growth and innovation.

Tiffany Hicks serves as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Miniat, where she leads sales, marketing, and customer engagement strategies across all channels. She brings more than 20 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, retail, foodservice, and eCommerce. Tiffany has held senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, Danone North America, Bumble Bee Foods, and Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, where she expanded revenue, strengthened customer partnerships, and built iconic brands. Her expertise spans sales strategy, innovation, brand management, and cultivating talent while developing strong leaders.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in International Business, from Oklahoma State University and has also pursued studies at the University of West Florida and Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. Tiffany is also a Fellow at the Culinary Institute of America and a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International.

Sue Schwartz brings more than 30 years of food industry experience to her role as Vice President of Quality Assurance and Food Safety at Miniat Holdings. Since joining Miniat in 2016, she has led with a focus on excellence in quality, safety, and sustainability. Before Miniat, Sue held progressive leadership roles in Quality and Food Safety at Kraft Foods within the Oscar Mayer business unit.

At Miniat, Sue chairs the Crisis Response Core Team and champions the company’s environmental and sustainability initiatives. She is also passionate about developing future leaders—founding Miniat’s women’s employee resource group in 2022 and continuing to serve as its sponsor.

Beyond the company, Sue has advised Valparaiso University’s Women in Leadership Program, is an active member of the Women’s Meat Industry Network (WMIN), and belongs to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Sue earned her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Purdue University.

Dave Wojtowicz joined Miniat Holdings LLC in 2016 and has since been instrumental in advancing operational excellence and strategic growth across the company’s two divisions. Over his tenure, he has built and led the operational excellence function, introduced world-class productivity and performance management systems, and restructured Miniat’s logistics network to strengthen efficiency and customer responsiveness.
In his current role as Vice President of Supply Chain, Dave leads global sourcing and supply chain strategy, oversees the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, and ensures that customer orders are consistently produced and delivered on time and in full. His leadership emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and sustainable value creation across the end-to-end supply chain.
Before joining Miniat, Dave held key roles with Nestlé across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, led multiple fulfillment centers for Amazon, and managed multi-site plant operations for Dawn Foods. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Keith Goerl joined Miniat in 2016 and is an accomplished R&D executive with more than 25 years of experience leading food product innovation, commercialization, and process improvement across retail, foodservice, and industrial markets.

As Vice President of Research & Development and Commercialization at Miniat, Keith leads a team of culinary, development, and technical professionals dedicated to creating customer-focused protein solutions. In this role, he oversees the full product development lifecycle, ensuring seamless collaboration from concept through commercialization, while strengthening customer partnerships and driving innovation that aligns with the company’s operational strengths.

Before joining Ed Miniat, Keith held senior leadership roles at ConAgra Foods, where he guided the development of numerous well-known consumer and foodservice brands. Throughout his career, Keith has built a reputation for blending technical expertise in meat science with strong business acumen to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative solutions.

Keith earned both a Master of Science in Meat Science and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science – Meat Processing from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Larry has 30 years of diverse food manufacturing experience across both FDA and USDA-regulated facilities, Larry has held leadership roles at Seaboard Farms, Conagra Brands (following Seaboard’s acquisition), and Schwans Brands. His expertise spans multi-site responsibilities in food service and prepared foods manufacturing platforms. Larry joined Miniat after the company acquired the Carrollton plant in 2020, where he continues to lead operations with a focus on quality and efficiency.

A proud alumnus of the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Management, Larry is deeply rooted in the Carrollton community, where he resides. His passion for serving extends beyond his professional life, as he actively contributes to local economic and workforce development. He represents Miniat through his service on several boards, including the Carroll Tomorrow Economic Development Board, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Board, the Carroll County Industry Workforce Development Committee, and the West Georgia Technical College Advisory Board.

Bob joined Miniat in 2015 and brings exceptional leadership in continuous improvement and operations. Bob is currently the strategic leader responsible for the profitable and safe operation of the South Holland, IL facility. This involves coordinating production schedules, managing resources, overseeing equipment maintenance, and ensuring gold standard product quality.

Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Depaul University’s Kellstadt School of Business.

Rachel joined Miniat Holdings LLC in 2003 and has built a career defined by strategic leadership, operational execution, and people-first engagement. Over her 20+ year tenure, she has advanced from Executive Assistant to senior leadership, consistently broadening her impact across administration, pricing strategy, customer service, and employee engagement.

Promoted to Director, Customer and Employee Engagement in 2020, Rachel strengthened cross-functional alignment, led Board and governance preparation, and played a pivotal role in the integration of the company’s Georgia facility. She co-led the launch of Miniat’s Women’s ERG, curated engagement campaigns that boosted employee scores by 20%, and advanced community outreach through Miniat Serves and regional partnerships. In her current role as Senior Director, Customer and Employee Engagement, Rachel provides enterprise-wide leadership spanning customer service, costing and pricing, engagement, and philanthropy. She has led governance transitions, including the adoption of the OnBoard platform, spearheaded crisis communications during operational disruptions, and partnered with key customers to mitigate $1M+ in risk exposure.

Rachel completed Loyola University’s Mini MBA program and has pursued advanced leadership and DEI training. Known for her discretion, integrity, and inclusive leadership style, she is a trusted partner to executive leadership and the Board, committed to strengthening culture and driving long-term organizational success.