James W. Linford
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James W.
Linford joined Gardenburger in March 1997 as Vice President of Supply Chain, responsible for our manufacturing operations and logistics.
Upon the resignation of our Chief Executive Officer in August 2000 and until Mr. Wallace joined Gardenburger in January 2001, He served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.
In January 2001, He was named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
He was Vice President and General Manager of CH2M Hill Food Group from 1995 to 1997, Director of Manufacturing for Ocean Spray Cranberries from 1993 to 1995 and General Manager of Operations for Ore-Ida Foods, a division of the Heinz Company, from 1987 to 1993.
Mr. Linford also serves on the Board of Directors of Portland Brewing Company.
Former positions of James W. Linford
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Gardenburger, Inc.
 Gardenburger, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gardenburger, Inc. is a producer and marketer of meat alternative products and branded veggie burgers. The Gardenburger product line is a national brand in the retail grocery, food service, club store and natural foods channels of distribution and features core burger offerings such as the original Gardenburger veggie burger, meatless soy burgers such as Gardenburger Flame Grilled and innovative meatless specialty items and new Gardenburger Meals. The company was organized in 1985 as an Oregon corporation under the name Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Inc. and completed its initial public offering in 1992. In October 1997 they changed their name to Gardenburger, Inc; and began doing business in 2002 as Gardenburger Authentic Foods Co. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Chief Operating Officer | 31/01/2006 |
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Gardenburger, Inc.
Gardenburger, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gardenburger, Inc. is a producer and marketer of meat alternative products and branded veggie burgers. The Gardenburger product line is a national brand in the retail grocery, food service, club store and natural foods channels of distribution and features core burger offerings such as the original Gardenburger veggie burger, meatless soy burgers such as Gardenburger Flame Grilled and innovative meatless specialty items and new Gardenburger Meals. The company was organized in 1985 as an Oregon corporation under the name Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Inc. and completed its initial public offering in 1992. In October 1997 they changed their name to Gardenburger, Inc; and began doing business in 2002 as Gardenburger Authentic Foods Co. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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