Jim Buatte

Jim Buatte has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the food and beverage industry. Jim is currently the COO/President at American Nuts since September 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Curation Foods from 2019 to 2022, holding positions such as Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Manufacturing. Jim also served as the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement at Curation Foods from 2019 to 2020. Before joining Curation Foods, Jim worked at Cott Beverages from 2015 to 2019 as the Senior Director of West Operations. Their earlier experience includes roles at Nestlé Waters North America, where they held positions such as Factory Manager, National Technical Manager, and Factory Manager in different locations from 1999 to 2015.

Jim Buatte attended Linn State Technology College from 1990 to 1992, where they earned an Associate of Arts degree in Technology.