I am an avid foodie and wine enthusiast with a passion for supporting our local economies and the farmer next door. Seeing independent food producers repeatedly minimized and sometimes taken advantage of birthed a business.

A strategic growth leader with 15+ years driving business development across the complete farm-to-shelf value chain. His experience spans grower relationships and agricultural production, food processing and manufacturing operations, and retail partnerships with major chains including Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods, and Albertsons—giving him unique insight into how production decisions impact retail success. With deep expertise in food systems infrastructure, processing optimization, and translating technical capabilities into client value, Jay understands both the operational requirements of processors and the commercial demands of retail partners, positioning him to identify market opportunities that deliver results across the entire agriculture and food production ecosystem.