Christopher Kline

Christopher Kline is an accomplished culinary professional currently serving as the Director of Culinary at HB Specialty Foods since January 2024. As a Co-Owner and Chief Customer & Innovation Officer at The Scratch Pantry LLC since July 2022, Christopher Kline aims to compete with major consumer packaged goods companies. Previous experience includes roles as Sr. Manager of Innovation & Selling Chefs and Senior Executive Chef at Tyson Foods from January 2011 to July 2023, as well as Senior Executive Chef at Hillshire Brands and at Sara Lee. Earlier career highlights include positions as Strategic Accounts Chef at Cargill and Bakery Technologist/Chef at Pepperidge Farm. Christopher Kline holds a Bachelor of Science in Foods in Business from Eastern Illinois University and an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Kendall College.