Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc.
Dennis Purcell has extensive work experience in human resources and administration roles. Dennis is currently the Chief Human Resource Officer at Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc., where they lead a team in providing strategic HR leadership. Prior to this, they served as the Human Resources Director for the same company, as well as for sister companies Essex Food Ingredients and Processor's Choice. Before joining Skidmore, they held various roles at The Hennegan Company, including Executive Vice President and Vice President of Human Resources. Dennis also worked at Federated Corporate Offices as a Senior Research Analyst, Lazarus as a Store Merchandise Coordinator, and Shillito as an Associate/Assistant Buyer. Overall, Dennis has a diverse background in HR, administration, and merchandising.
Dennis Purcell obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in Physics and Psychology from Williams College, where they studied from 1979 to 1983. Dennis then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance at Xavier University, completing their studies from 1985 to 1989. Prior to their college education, Dennis attended Brien McMahon from 1975 to 1979, but the specific degree or field of study for this period is not provided. Additionally, Dennis obtained a certification in "Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership" from LinkedIn in December 2018. No further information is available on Dennis's education after their MBA.
Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc.
Skidmore Sales is a full-service distributor and broker of quality industrial food ingredients, with distribution centers and technical sales coverage in 22 states. We have a reputation for exceeding customer needs and expectations with responsive, dependable service. At Skidmore Sales, our goal has always been very simple: We are here to simplify the food-ingredient supply chain. We solve the toughest ingredient challenges that our customers and suppliers face so they can focus on growing their businesses. We thrive on their success! WHEN OUR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS SUCCEED, WE SUCCEED. We are equally committed to the success and well-being of our employees. We provide opportunities for our people to develop and excel, and offer competitive benefits that care for our employees and their families in mind, body and spirit. We take pride in our culture, our values, and our facilities. Skidmore Sales, West Chester, Ohio, is headquarters for the Skidmore Family of Companies. These companies - Essex Food Ingredients, Frazer, Pennsylvania; Processor's Choice, Moody, Alabama; H&W Ingredients and Dayton Foods, Brookfield, Illinois - represent the best, most sought-after ingredient growers and manufacturers in the food industry.