Andrew Unanue

Founder at AUA Private Equity Partners LLC

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Andy Unanue is the founder and Managing Partner of AUA Private Equity Partners, an operationally-focused, lower-middle market investment firm with expertise in supporting and growing family-owned and demographic-driven businesses.
Andy is a member of AUA Private Equity’s Investment Committee, and under his leadership, AUA has deployed over $475 million of capital to date.
AUA’s business model is driven by Andy’s own family background – he’s a member of the Unanue family, which owns and runs Goya Foods, the largest producer of Spanish- and Latin-American foods in the United States.
Andy’s grandfather, Prudencio, founded the company in 1936, and Andy’s father, Joe, was a legendary CEO of the company himself.
Andy was a leader of Goya for many years, ultimately serving as its Chief Operating Officer before founding AUA.
Andy currently serves on several corporate boards including: Goya, Raymundos Food Group and Westminster Pet.
Additionally, he serves on several not-for-profit boards including his family’s charitable foundation, The C&J Unanue Foundation.
Andy is a member of the University of Miami’s Dean’s Advisory Committee, the New America Alliance and is on the Columbia University Medical Center’s Board of Advisors.
Andy received his M.B.A from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and his B.B.A.
from the University of Miami.

Andrew Unanue active positions

Companies	Position	Start
AUA Private Equity Partners LLC AUA Private Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance AUA Private Equity Partners LLC (AUA Private Equity) is a private equity founded in 1998 by Andrew Unanue. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.	Founder	01/08/2009
Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm is a restaurant chain offering made-to-order Tex-Mex cuisine with fresh ingredients in a fun, service-oriented fast-casual environment. The company was founded by Brian Wheeler in 1995 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.	Director/Board Member	02/08/2015
Westminster Pet Products, Inc. Westminster Pet Products, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Westminster Pet Products, Inc. develops and markets pet treats, chews and supplies as well as shoe care products. It offers chews, training pads, grooming tools, toys, collars, leashes, and accessories under the RUFFIN’ IT brand. The company is headquartered in Cumberland, RI.	Director/Board Member	-
Gel Spice Co., Inc. Gel Spice Co., Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gel Spice Co. Inc. manufactures spices, seasonings and bakery ingredients. It serves to the retail, food, industrial, and bakery sectors. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Bayonne, NJ.	Director/Board Member	-
Water Lilies Food LLC Water Lilies Food LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Water Lilies Food LLC is a company that specializes in water lilies. The company is based in Roslyn Heights, NY. The CEOs are Chan Chin Li and Peter Lee. The company was founded in 1995 by Peter Lee.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Andrew Unanue

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Associated Foods Holdings LLC Associated Foods Holdings LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Associated Foods Holdings LLC supplies grocery products to branded independent retail supermarkets. The firm also engages in grocery distribution, financing, marketing and promotional services. The company was founded by Ira Gober and Harry Laufer and is headquartered in Hewlett, NY.	Chairman	01/04/2016
AU & Associates LLC AU & Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance AU & Associates LLC is a family office headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 by Andy Unanue and is a subsidiary of AUA Private Equity Partners LLC.	Chief Executive Officer	31/12/2011
Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC Investment ManagersFinance Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC is a Private Equity firm founded in 1997 by Marcos A. Rodriguez and Robert J. Lanigan. The firm is headquartered in New York.	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2009
Goya Foods, Inc. Goya Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Goya Foods, Inc. distributes food products. Its products include beans, rice mixes, spices, frozen foods, and packaged meals. The company distributes products in Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya Foods was founded by Prudencio Unanue Ortiz & Carolina Casal Unanue and in 1936 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.	Chief Operating Officer	01/01/2004
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University of Miami	Undergraduate Degree
Thunderbird School of Global Management	Masters Business Admin

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Goya Foods, Inc. Goya Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Goya Foods, Inc. distributes food products. Its products include beans, rice mixes, spices, frozen foods, and packaged meals. The company distributes products in Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya Foods was founded by Prudencio Unanue Ortiz & Carolina Casal Unanue and in 1936 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.	Consumer Non-Durables
The Martin Agency, Inc. The Martin Agency, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Martin Agency, Inc. provides direct marketing services. It offers advertising, strategic planning, direct response, digital, data analytics, design and content services. The company was founded by David N. Martin in 1965 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.	Commercial Services
Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, and soccer balls. The firm's products include basketball, basketball systems, football, softball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, accessories, training aids, Spalding equipment and rookie gear. The company was founded by Albert Goodwill Spalding in 1876 and is headquartered in Chicopee, MA.	Consumer Durables
AU & Associates LLC AU & Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance AU & Associates LLC is a family office headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 by Andy Unanue and is a subsidiary of AUA Private Equity Partners LLC.	Finance
New America Alliance, Inc. New America Alliance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New America Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of services focusing on education, political empowerment, strategic, philanthropy, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded by Raul Yzaguirre and Henry Cisneros in 1999 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.	Commercial Services
13th Street Entertainment LLC 13th Street Entertainment LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services 13th Street Entertainment LLC engages in the operation of restaurant and entertainment businesses. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered In New York, NY.	Consumer Services
AUA Private Equity Partners LLC AUA Private Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance AUA Private Equity Partners LLC (AUA Private Equity) is a private equity founded in 1998 by Andrew Unanue. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.	Finance
Associated Foods Holdings LLC Associated Foods Holdings LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Associated Foods Holdings LLC supplies grocery products to branded independent retail supermarkets. The firm also engages in grocery distribution, financing, marketing and promotional services. The company was founded by Ira Gober and Harry Laufer and is headquartered in Hewlett, NY.	Retail Trade
Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm is a restaurant chain offering made-to-order Tex-Mex cuisine with fresh ingredients in a fun, service-oriented fast-casual environment. The company was founded by Brian Wheeler in 1995 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.	Consumer Services
Goya de Puerto Rico, Inc. Goya de Puerto Rico, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Goya de Puerto Rico, Inc. is a Puerto Rican company that manufactures and wholesales food products. The private company is based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.	Consumer Non-Durables
Westminster Pet Products, Inc. Westminster Pet Products, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Westminster Pet Products, Inc. develops and markets pet treats, chews and supplies as well as shoe care products. It offers chews, training pads, grooming tools, toys, collars, leashes, and accessories under the RUFFIN’ IT brand. The company is headquartered in Cumberland, RI.	Distribution Services
Gel Spice Co., Inc. Gel Spice Co., Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gel Spice Co. Inc. manufactures spices, seasonings and bakery ingredients. It serves to the retail, food, industrial, and bakery sectors. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Bayonne, NJ.	Consumer Non-Durables
Water Lilies Food LLC Water Lilies Food LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Water Lilies Food LLC is a company that specializes in water lilies. The company is based in Roslyn Heights, NY. The CEOs are Chan Chin Li and Peter Lee. The company was founded in 1995 by Peter Lee.	Consumer Non-Durables
Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC Investment ManagersFinance Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC is a Private Equity firm founded in 1997 by Marcos A. Rodriguez and Robert J. Lanigan. The firm is headquartered in New York.	Finance