John W. Loeb
Principal

John has substantial experience in the operational and financial management aspects of the manufacturing, distribution, and retail segments of the food industry. He has devised and implemented successful strategic acquisition and divestiture programs for both public and privately held food companies. Throughout his career, he has completed numerous transactions involving branded and private label products, foodservice operations and supermarket chains, with additional specialties in non-food consumer products and office supplies.

(773) 693-4800 jloeb@jhchapman.com

Industry Specialties

• Branded, private label and foodservice products
• Supermarket chains
• Food distribution – Wholesale, foodservice and specialty food
• Non-food consumer products

Background

Mr. Loeb was Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Hillman’s, Inc., a regional supermarket chain that also owned Stop & Shop specialty food stores and Gaper’s Caterers, Chicago’s largest caterer. He was also a Board Member of Topco Associates, the nation’s largest private-label retail food procurement cooperative.

Professional Activities

• Member of the Board of Directors of the Food Marketing Institute, playing an instrumental role in the merger of the National Association of Food Chains and the Supermarket Institute
• Member of the Board of Directors of Megafoods Stores, Inc., during the reorganization of the company, which culminated in the sale of its assets
• Past and present board member of various charitable foundations and organizations
• Developer and moderator at numerous food industry meetings

Education

B.A. in Political Science, University of Michigan
 

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