Tampa Maid
Lon Saucier has over 30 years of experience in procurement and commodity risk management. Lon has held positions of increasing responsibility at ConAgra Foods, specializing in agricultural-related strategic sourcing, general management, and pricing. In 2016, they joined TreeHouse Foods Snacks Group as the Director of Procurement before moving on to Shearer's Foods as the Senior Director of Procurement in 2018. Currently, they serve as the Vice President of Procurement at Tampa Maid. Additionally, Lon has a background as a soccer referee, having served in that role with USSF & NISOA from 1982 to 2019.
Lon Saucier completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial/Organization Development from the University of Minnesota from 1984 to 1989. Following this, Lon pursued further education at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Management from 1991 to 1993.
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.