Tom Ponder

Tom Ponder currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for ABE Global and Chief Executive Officer for Kingmade Jerky, a company specializing in premium grass-fed beef jerky. In addition, Tom holds the position of General Partner at Bushwood Investment Partners, focusing on the growth of food and beverage companies, and serves on the Board of Advisors for Bradmer Foods, a venture capital firm dedicated to emerging food businesses. Previous roles include Vice President at Acosta, where Tom managed significant client relationships and business development, as well as leadership positions at The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Enterprises, overseeing substantial operations and revenue. Tom's early career included strategic roles in sales and business development at edaflow, BellSouth, and Best Internet Communications. Tom Ponder earned an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BBA from Millsaps College.