Eric Skae
Chief Executive Officer at Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc.
Profile
Eric Skae is the founder of Skae Beverage International LLC (founded in 2002), New Leaf Brands, Inc. (founded in 1986), and Bricktown Capital LLC (founded in 2021).
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Carbone Fine Food LLC, Director at teaRIOT LLC, Director at Wandering Bear, Inc., and Operating Advisor at Green Circle Foodtech Ventures.
Mr. Skae's former jobs include Sales Director at Fresh Samantha, Inc. (1997-1999), Vice President-National Accounts at Hansen Beverage Co. (1996-1997), Regional Manager at AriZona Beverage Co. LLC (1993-1996), President & General Manager at Fresh Solutions, Inc. (1999-2002), COO/CCO at Popcornopolis, Inc. (2018-2020), Chief Operating Officer at Hangover Joe's Holding Corp.
(2013), and President at Iceland Spring ehf (2003-2008).
Mr. Skae received an undergraduate degree from Northwood University (Michigan).
Eric Skae active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc.
 Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc. produces pasta sauce products. The company was founded by Frank Pellegrino Sr. in 1896 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
teaRIOT LLC
 teaRIOT LLC Food RetailRetail Trade teaRIOT LLC provides beverage products. It offers fresh-brewed tea blended with nutrient botanicals, fruits and veggies. The firm's products include hibiscus glow, cider kick, greens lift, and turmeric shine. Its teas can be found in whole foods in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Utah. The company was founded by Laura Jakobsen and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Wandering Bear, Inc.
 Wandering Bear, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Wandering Bear, Inc. provides beverages, coffee, and tea. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Green Circle Foodtech Ventures
 Green Circle Foodtech Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Green Circle Foodtech Ventures (GC Foodtech Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Green Circle Capital Partners LLC founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Bricktown Capital LLC
 Bricktown Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bricktown Capital LLC (Bricktown) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. The firm was founded by Eric Skae in 2021 and is a subsidiary of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), owned by Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association. Bricktown provides investment advice to their parent company, subsidiaries and selected joint ventures majority owned by BCBSM. | Chief Executive Officer | 17/12/2021 |
| CARBONE FINE FOOD LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 01/11/2020 |
Former positions of Eric Skae
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Popcornopolis, Inc.
 Popcornopolis, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Popcornopolis, Inc. offers a variety of snacks that are designed to awaken taste buds and bring joy to everyday life. The American company's popcorn is made to be craveable and enjoyable, with each handful providing a burst of flavor. | Chief Operating Officer | 01/06/2020 |
| HANGOVER JOE'S HOLDING CORP | Chief Operating Officer | 06/08/2013 |
| NEW LEAF BRANDS INC | Founder | 14/02/2012 |
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Training of Eric Skae
| Northwood University (Michigan) | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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New Leaf Brands, Inc.
 New Leaf Brands, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology New Leaf Brands, Inc. operates as a premium beverage company that develops, markets and distributes ready-to-drink beverages under the New Leaf Tea brand to immediate consumption outlets, grocery stores, c-stores, natural health food stores and other retail outlets. The company was founded by Eric Skae on June 13, 1986 and is headquartered in Southbury, CT. | Health Technology |
Fresh Samantha, Inc.
 Fresh Samantha, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Fresh Samantha, Inc. produces and sells fresh juices. It supplies soy shakes, frozen fruit bars, and vegetable juices. The firm has operations in New York, Philadelphia, Florida, New Jersey, and North Carolina. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Saco, ME. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Hansen Beverage Co.
 Hansen Beverage Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hansen Beverage Co. manufactures and sells fruit juices and beverages. It offers original and diet sodas. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Corona, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
AriZona Beverage Co. LLC
 AriZona Beverage Co. LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables AriZona Beverage Co. LLC processes and distributes beverages. The firm's products include Green Tea with Ginseng, Pomegranate Green Tea, Botanical Black Tea, and Blueberry White Tea. The company was founded in 1971 by John Ferolito and Don Vultaggio and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Skae Beverage International LLC
 Skae Beverage International LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Skae Beverage International LLC produces beverage products. The company is based in Orangeburg, NY. The company was founded by Eric Skae. Skae Beverage International was acquired by New Leaf Brands, Inc. on September 16, 2008 for $3.58 million. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fresh Solutions, Inc.
 Fresh Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Fresh Solutions, Inc. engages in management consulting services. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Popcornopolis, Inc.
Popcornopolis, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Popcornopolis, Inc. offers a variety of snacks that are designed to awaken taste buds and bring joy to everyday life. The American company's popcorn is made to be craveable and enjoyable, with each handful providing a burst of flavor. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Hangover Joe's Holding Corp.
 Hangover Joe's Holding Corp. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Hangover Joe's Holding Corp. engages in the production of a drunkenness recovery product. It sells an all-natural two-ounce beverage shot for the symptoms associated with alcohol induced hangovers. The company was founded by Michael Jaynes and Shawn Adamson on December 1, 2005 and is headquartered in Highlands Ranch, CO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
teaRIOT LLC
teaRIOT LLC Food RetailRetail Trade teaRIOT LLC provides beverage products. It offers fresh-brewed tea blended with nutrient botanicals, fruits and veggies. The firm's products include hibiscus glow, cider kick, greens lift, and turmeric shine. Its teas can be found in whole foods in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Utah. The company was founded by Laura Jakobsen and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA. | Retail Trade |
Wandering Bear, Inc.
Wandering Bear, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Wandering Bear, Inc. provides beverages, coffee, and tea. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc.
Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc. produces pasta sauce products. The company was founded by Frank Pellegrino Sr. in 1896 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Green Circle Foodtech Ventures
Green Circle Foodtech Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Green Circle Foodtech Ventures (GC Foodtech Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Green Circle Capital Partners LLC founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Bricktown Capital LLC
Bricktown Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bricktown Capital LLC (Bricktown) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. The firm was founded by Eric Skae in 2021 and is a subsidiary of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), owned by Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association. Bricktown provides investment advice to their parent company, subsidiaries and selected joint ventures majority owned by BCBSM. | Finance |
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