Sector: Consumer Staples
Director information for MGP INGREDIENTS INC (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donn Lux | Group A Director and Nominee | 65 | ["Proven branded spirits executive and operator with expertise in branded spirits portfolio expansion and innovation","Deep operations, sales, marketing, and distribution expertise","Extensive M&A, strategic planning, and business development experience"] | [] | 2026 |
| GERARDO I. LOPEZ | Group B Director and Nominee | 66 | ["Experienced public company leader in the food and beverage industry and consumer sector","Proven strategic partnership, organizational, risk management, and human capital leadership","Experienced public company director in real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, and consumer products industries","Audit Committee Financial Expert"] | ["Audit","Human Resources and Compensation","Nominating and Governance"] | 2026 |
| JENNIFER LOWRY | Group B Director and Nominee | 57 | ["Significant finance experience in complex, capital intensive industries and the food industry","Expertise in M&A, growth strategy development, and enterprise risk management","Experienced boardroom leader with extensive public company board of director experience","Audit Committee Financial Expert"] | ["Audit","Human Resources and Compensation","Nominating and Governance"] | 2026 |
| Julie M. Francis | President and Chief Executive Officer | 54 | ["Extensive leadership and general management experience in the food and beverage industries","Deep expertise in driving growth and value creation strategies, operations, supply chain, marketing, and sales","Insights into our operations, management, and culture from her service as our President and Chief Executive Officer"] | [] | 2026 |
| LORI L. S MINGUS | Principal and Owner | 56 | ["Principal and Owner, Torpa Design Co., a graphic, interior, and exterior design company (2005-present)","Extensive community and civic leadership experience","Branding and graphic design expertise","Fourth generation of the founding Cray family to serve MGP, bringing institutional knowledge and a deep understanding of MGP’s heritage"] | ["Human Resources and Compensation","Nominating and Governance"] | 2026 |
| MARTIN ROPER | Chairman of the Board | 62 | ["Chief Executive Officer, The Vita Coco Company, Inc.","Co-Chief Executive Officer","President, The Boston Beer Company","Extensive strategic leadership, M&A, and consumer brand innovation experience","Deep expertise in operations, logistics, and cost savings programs","Audit Committee Financial Expert"] | ["Audit","Human Resources and Compensation","Nominating and Governance"] | 2026 |
| MERCEDES ROMERO | Retired Chief Procurement Officer at Primo Water Corporation | 59 | ["Chief Procurement Officer, Primo Water Corporation, a water solutions company (2020-2025)","Vice President, Sourcing and Supply Management, Ryder System, Inc. (2019-2020)","Vice President, Procurement, Americas, Campari Group (2017-2019)","Senior Director, Global Procurement, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (2016-2017)","Vice President, Supply and Procurement, Venezuela and Chief Procurement Officer, Latin America, Diageo plc (2015-2016)","Vice President, Global Procurement, Latin America (2013-2015)","Vice President, Global Procurement, Starbucks Corporation (2012-2013)","Director, Supply Chain Operations International (2011-2012)","Director, Global Procurement Strategy and Supply Chain (2010-2011)","Director, Global Strategic Sourcing International, The Clorox Company (2008-2010)","Other supply chain roles (2003-2008)","Seasoned public company executive and business leader with deep global supply chain and procurement experience, including in the spirits and food and beverage industries","Extensive experience in transformational change strategies, value creation strategies, enterprise risk management, and commodity risk management","Accomplished public company board member, with board committee leadership experience"] | [] | 2026 |
| THOMAS A. GERKE | Former General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, H&R Block, Inc. | 69 | ["General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, H&R Block Inc., a global consumer tax services provider (2012-2022)","Senior Vice President (2022)","Interim President and Chief Executive Officer (2017)","Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, YRC Worldwide (2011)","Executive Vice Chairman, CenturyLink, Inc. (2009-2010)","President and Chief Executive Officer, Embarq Corporation (2008-2009)","Interim President and Chief Executive Officer (2007-2008)","Executive Vice President, Wholesale Markets Group (2007)","Executive Vice President, General Counsel – Law & External Affairs (2006-2007)","Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Sprint Nextel (2003-2006)","Various executive and legal roles (1994-2003)","Corporate / M&A Lawyer, Smith Gill Fisher & Butts LLP (1985-1994)","Extensive public company executive leadership and board of directors experience","Established leader in legal, regulatory, and risk management","Broad expertise in driving strategic change and human capital initiatives, M&A, business development, and human resources","Audit Committee Financial Expert"] | ["Audit","Human Resources and Compensation (Chair)","Nominating and Governance"] | 2026 |
| TODD B. SIWAK | Managing Partner, Encore Management Group | 63 | ["Managing Partner, Encore Management Group, a private equity fund focused on the consumer services sector (2022-present)","President and Chief Business Officer, Ferrero North America, Ferrero International SpA (2021-2022)","Chief Executive Officer, Ferrara Candy Company (2013-2021)","Operating Partner, L Catterton Partners (2009-2013)","Interim Chief Executive Officer, multiple portfolio companies (2009-2013)","Founding Partner, Mindseye Group (2005-2007)","President and Chief Executive Officer, TRG Accessories LLC (1999-2005)","Proven food and beverage executive, with deep consumer product goods experience","Extensive experience in M&A, strategic planning, capital expansion projects, and implementing growth strategies","Expertise in developing brand portfolios, building high-performance teams, and driving value creation","Board Member, Forest Park Forever (2022-present)","Board Chair, Jewish Federation of St. Louis (2025-present)"] | ["Audit","Human Resources and Compensation","Nominating and Governance"] | 2026 |
