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John R.
Speirs founded Stellus Consulting LLC in 2002, where he worked as Chairman from 2009 to 2010.
Mr. Speirs also formerly worked at Taos Community Foundation, as Chairman, MGP Ingredients, Inc., as Chairman, MGPI Processing, Inc., as Director from 2004 to 2009, Diageo Plc, as Executive Vice President-Marketing from 1998 to 2000, The Pillsbury Co. LLC, as Senior Vice President-Strategy & Brand Development from 1995 to 1998, Lever Brothers Co., as Senior Vice President-Marketing in 1989, and Benton & Bowles Advertising, as Accounts Executive in 1976.
Mr. Speirs received his undergraduate degree in 1970 from Hamilton College (New York).
Former positions of John R. Speirs
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DIAGEO PLC | Sales & Marketing | 01/01/2000 |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates flour mills and manufactures breads, pizza crusts & snacks | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1998 |
Lever Brothers Co. | Sales & Marketing | 01/01/1989 |
Benton & Bowles Advertising | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 01/01/1976 |
| MGP INGREDIENTS, INC. | Chairman | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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MGPI Processing, Inc.
MGPI Processing, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces ingredients and distillery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Diageo Plc
Diageo Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces, distributes and sells wine, beer and other beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Hamilton College (New York)
Hamilton College (New York) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates flour mills and manufactures breads, pizza crusts & snacks | Process Industries |
Stellus Consulting LLC
Stellus Consulting LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services | Commercial Services |
Lever Brothers Co. | |
Benton & Bowles Advertising | |
Taos Community Foundation
Taos Community Foundation Taos Community Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization serving Taos and western Colfax counties. It offers a range of giving options including endowed and non-endowed funds, donor advised funds, field of interest funds, designated funds, agency funds, scholarship funds, and unrestricted funds, as well as legacy and planned gifts through its affiliate, Taos Property Foundation. The non-profit company is based in Taos, NM. The foundation connects donors with local nonprofits and community initiatives in areas such as education, healthcare, arts and culture, environmental sustainability, basic needs, and community advocacy. The foundation provides grants, scholarships, technical assistance, nonprofit capacity building, and fiscal sponsorship for time-limited projects. It administers scholarship programs for local students, promotes initiatives to empower women philanthropists, and offers resources on charitable giving strategies. The foundation maintains transparency, donor rights, and stewardship, and honors the indigenous peoples of the region. | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates as a holding company | Process Industries |
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