Tampa Maid
Don Budden, CPA, CMA has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting. Don is currently the Director of Finance at Tampa Maid since May 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Accounting at Bevolution Group from February 2016 to May 2023. Don also served as a Controller at Pittsburgh Glass Works from May 2015 to February 2016 and Nestle USA from August 2011 to April 2015. Before that, they held the position of Controller at Lydall Thermal/Acoustical and CPFilms Inc. Don also worked as the Global Controller at CML Innovative Technologies, Inc. and Group Controller at Cookson Electronics. Don started their career as VP Finance at Dynacast/SPM, a division of Coats Viyella, Plc. Don has extensive experience managing financial operations, implementing restructuring programs, strengthening internal controls, and leading financial organizations at both national and international levels.
Don Budden earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Finance and Marketing from Acadia University. Don attended Acadia University from 1977 to 1981.
Tampa Maid
For nearly 50 years, Tampa Maid Foods has been an industry leader in manufacturing and marketing innovative frozen coated foods. Our expanding portfolio of delicious products is served in restaurants and other foodservice outlets, and in grocer’s freezers throughout the U.S. Tampa Maid’s proprietary coatings and processing methods add flavor, texture, and creativity to seafood, vegetables, and more. Tampa Maid is headquartered in Lakeland, FL and is owned by Watkins Associated Industries, a family-operated U.S. company with holdings in food processing, real estate development and more.