Joe Trad

Joe Trad is an experienced operations executive with a strong background in the food industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Smalls since January 2024, Trad previously held the position of Senior Director of Manufacturing at PetPlate from February 2023 to January 2024. Prior roles include Plant Director at Tiny Organics and Operational Specialist at Brooklyn CPG. Joe also served as Vice President of Operations at East Copacking from March 2018 to March 2020. Trad holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where education was completed from January 2008 to January 2010.