Craig F. Lieberman

Craig F. Lieberman has a long history of experience in the food and beverage industry. In 1977, they co-founded Sunbelt Distributors, Inc. and served as Co-CEO for 22 years, growing the Houston-based company into one of the US's largest independent marketers and distributors of ice creams and specialty frozen products. In 2002, they became Managing Director of Woodway Food Group, a company established for investing in and consulting with early stage businesses related to the food and beverage industry. Craig F. also served as a Director of Jardine Foods, Inc., an Austin, Texas based manufacturer and marketer of premium salsas and sauces distributed nationwide. In 2006, they led an investment group which purchased ownership in Sweet Leaf Tea Co., an Austin, Texas based premium ready to drink beverage sold nationally. Craig F. also served as a Director and assisted the company with brand strategy and business development from 2006 to 2008. In 2016, they became Director/Investor of ATX Specialty Foods, a leading co-packer and small batch food processor for emerging CPG brands and foodservice retailers. Craig F. also became Director/Investor of Miss Jones Baking Co., a rapidly growing baking company that produces a range of organic baking mixes and ready to serve frostings sold in US stores nationwide. In 2017, they became Chief Executive Officer of ANTONE'S L.P. and Advisor/Investor of NOKA Organics, the first great tasting organic, superfruit smoothie in a shelf stable pouch. In 2020, they became Director/Investor of A Pup Above.

Craig F. Lieberman received their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and Marketing from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that, they attended Shawnee Mission East High School in Johnson County, Kansas.