John McGuckin

John McGuckin has extensive work experience in the food industry. John began their career in 1975 as a Specialist in Artillery Survey for the US Army. In 1990, they became SVP of Business Development for Merkert Enterprises. From 2002 to 2004, they were National Sales Manager for Aurora Foods. John then joined J&J Snackfoods Inc in 2004 as Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, where they were responsible for sales approaching $800 million. In 2006, they became EVP of Sales North America for Sabra Dipping Company, where they commercialized Sabra's capabilities from its incubation within the kosher market to become one of the fastest growing multi-channel success stories of the decade. In 2014, they became Chief Sales Officer for The Chia Co. From 2015 to 2016, they were Chief Executive Officer for Maya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods. John then joined Tribe Mediterranean Foods as Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2019. In 2021, they became CEO of Clio Snacks.

John McGuckin attended Rutgers University from 1980 to 1983. In 2011, they completed a Finance for Senior Executives program at Harvard Business School. John is currently enrolled at the University of Notre Dame and is expected to complete a Certificate of Catholic Theology, Catechesis in 2024.