Leadership Team

James J. Greco

Chief Executive Officer

With a background in operations reengineering, strategic direction and brand positioning, James Greco joined Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. as chief executive officer in August 2003.

Before joining Bruegger's, Mr. Greco was chief executive officer of Fieldbrook Farms, Inc. from 1996 to 2002, a $100 million manufacturer of private label ice cream and frozen desserts. While at Fieldbrook Farms, Mr. Greco designed and executed a strategic plan to revive the company, doubling sales and increasing productivity. Prior to that, Mr. Greco was the chief operating officer of Natural Country Farms, Inc. a Connecticut-based manufacturer of private label and food service fruit juices. Mr. Greco began his career in the practice of law, representing and consulting with real estate and corporate clients.

Mr. Greco is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. He is active on the board of advisors for the Quinnipiac University School of Business. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Food Bank and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, Mr. Greco was named Operator of the Year, one of the industry's highest honors, given by Nation's Restaurant News to CEO's for leadership.

Mr. Greco earned a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. He has also completed International Studies at City University, London, England.

Mr. Greco resides in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife and two children.


David T. Austin

President

Mr. Austin brings a background of experience in senior executive management, marketing, operations and law to Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.

He was named President in January 2001. As Bruegger's President, Mr. Austin built the team that is leading Bruegger's through its resurgence and led the effort to attract the capital provided by Jim Greco, the new CEO, and Sun Capital Partners.

Before assuming his current position, Mr. Austin served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel from October 1997 until December 2000. Before joining Bruegger's, Mr. Austin practiced law in Burlington, Vermont for more than a decade.

In addition to his duties with Bruegger's, Mr. Austin is the Chairman of the Vermont Foundation for Children and Families. Mr. Austin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Middlebury College and received a J.D. from Catholic University of America School of Law.


Senior Management

Scott D. Berkman, Vice President of Purchasing, Manufacturing & Distribution
Chris Cheek, Vice President of Franchise Development
Scott Colwell, Chief Marketing Officer
Kim A. Nastri, Vice President of Training and Franchise Operations
Robert Parette, Chief Financial Officer
Matt Riley, Director of Human Resources
Donald J. Ritacca, Vice President of Bakery Operations
John C. Wadhams, Vice President of Real Estate

 
 

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