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Richard
Kent,
Chairman/CEO
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Founder and Chairman of
Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. (OKF), Richard Kent
built his fledgling food company into an industry
leader through sound management and the acquisition
of six competing food manufacturers. By the time he
sold OKF in 1988, annual revenues exceeded $180
million.
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Vincent
Kent,
Vice Chairman
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Vincent Kent managed
OKF's highly successful, extensive sales and
marketing organization as Senior Vice President of
Sales and Marketing.
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Jim
Carlberg,
President
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With over 30 years
experience in aquaculture research and production,
Jim Carlberg is renowned for his work on lobster
and striped bass farming. A founder of Aquatic
Systems Incorporated, he has researched more
than 100 species, published over 75 scientific
papers, presented results at numerous international
conferences, and managed over 200 consulting
projects in 40 countries.
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David M.
Spada,
Treasurer/Secretary
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Mr. Spada has been involved
with the financial management and operations of
Kent SeaTech since 1991, when Kentco Limited
Partnership invested in the company, which resulted
in tripling its production capability. He is also
Executive Vice President and CFO of Kentco Capital
Corporation, General Partner of Kentco Limited
Partnership. Mr. Spada also served as Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Orval
Kent Food Company and spent eight years in
financial management and M&A activities with
Dean Foods Company.
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Michael
Massingill,
Executive Vice President
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Mr. Massingill joined Kent SeaTech in 1980 after
conducting research and graduate studies at the
University of California, Davis. He is Executive
Vice President of Kent SeaTech and is responsible
for fish production for the company. Mr. Massingill
also works on a variety of aquaculture research
grants and programs at our San Diego and Coachella
Valley facilities.
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Doug
Davidson,
Vice President/
Sales Marketing
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Mr.
Davidson joined Kent SeaTech Corporation in
May 1992 to manage sales and marketing efforts of
the California Farmed Striped Bass® brand,
having previously served as Vice President of Sales
for Orval Kent. In addition to his management
position at Kent SeaTech, Mr. Davidson serves as
Vice President of Parco Foods.
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