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Ray Nicholas

Vice President Information Technology & Chief Information Officer at Standard Motor Products

Ray Nicholas is currently the Vice President Information Technology & Chief Information Officer at Standard Motor Products. Prior to this, they were the President of West Coast Prime Meats from September 2012 to October 2015, and before that, the President of Facciola Meat Co. / SYSCO from January 2006 to June 2012.

Under their leadership, West Coast Prime Meats grew sales by 300% in 3 years. Ray also developed new specialty beef programs and collaborated in the development of many sales, production and managerial reports to measure key business matrix and trends.

At Facciola Meat Co. / SYSCO, they successfully implemented a new computer software system with no down time. Ray also achieved a $200K reduction in inventory “Shrink” in the first year. In addition, they implemented flex scheduling for production departments which reduced overtime expense by $40K per year.

Nicholas has a proven track record of successful leadership in the meat industry. Ray has demonstrated their ability to grow sales, reduce expenses, and improve efficiencies. Their experience with computers and software systems make him an asset to any company.

Ray Nicholas has a BA in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. Ray also attended Lowell High School.

Some of their coworkers include Nathan R. Iles - CFO, Thomas S. Tesoro - SVP, HR, and Dale Burks - EVP & Chief Commercial Officer. Ray Nicholas reports to Eric P. Sills, President & CEO.

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  • Vice President Information Technology & Chief Information Officer

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