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AMY BUCK
Associate Director, Global eCollaboration Services
and NA Customer Solutions
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati

Years with company
19

Duties
I am accountable for our trade customer IT solutions for North America, delivery of initiatives for North America, and global services for web order management and our customer portal. I drive strategies and ensure quality execution.

Reason for joining NEW
I am interested in sharing my experience and broadening my network.

Education
B.S., Applied Science, Miami University (Ohio)

Personal interests
I am married and have one daughter, 13. We enjoy hiking, camping, biking, travel and playing games.

JANEL DUNN
Senior Account Executive
Procter & Gamble
Kansas City, MO

Years with company
17

Duties
Manage the Gillette brands for military resale.

Reason for joining NEW
Growth and learning from others.

Education

Personal interests
I am actively involved in my youngest daughter’s sports and school events and enjoy water sports, fishing and reading.

ERIN DURST
Director, Foodservice
Pepsi Bottling Group, Central Valley Market Unit
Sacramento

Years with company
4

Duties
Drive PBG sales to food service industry customers including gaming, golf, education, restaurants, amusement, hotel/motel, third party operators and access channels. Manage team of 26 sales professionals in 11 locations including Sacramento, Chico, Redding, Eureka, Reno, Stockton, Modesto, Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Santa Maria. Set strategy for business development, account acquisition and team productivity across the market unit.

Reason for joining NEW
A great opportunity to represent PBG, meet other executive-level women, and learn from their insights and experiences.

Education
MBA, University of the Pacific

Personal interests
I'm an avid golfer and dog lover with a black Lab-Rottweiler mix and a Weimeraner brown-pit mix. I love to drink great red wine and cook fabulous food with the help of my incredible fiancé (who is a better chef than I!). I also enjoy traveling -- just returned from our annual trip, this year to northern Spain. We also spend time in the mountains and work on our house and yard -- a never-ending project!

SUSAN EASTERN
Vice President, Executive Search
Consumer Connection, Inc.
Seattle

Years with company
19

Duties
Executive recruitment for the consumer products industry. I place sales executives throughout the U.S.

Reason for joining NEW
To connect and network with accomplished sales executives. Continually interested in identifying top talent and those interested in hearing about outstanding career opportunities.

Education
B.A., Adveristing/Communications, University of Washington

Personal interests
Travel, competing in half-marathons and triathalons, and training my dog Oliver to sit.

MARIA EDELSON
Director, Sales Capability Development,
North America
Procter & Gamble
Clark, N.J.

Years with company
34

Duties
Responsible for the strategy development and direction-setting for the capability development plans for the entire 2,000-plus sales people in P&G’s North America region.

Reason for joining NEW
To support the mission of NEW. I strongly believe in the mission and I try to walk the talk -- both at work and outside of work!

Education
B.S., St. Lawrence University

Personal interests
I enjoy bridge and gardening and I do charity work in the community.

HEATHER FREGEAU
Director of Food Service Sales, Florida Market Unit
Pepsi Bottling Group
Tampa

Years with company
9

Duties
Provide vision, strategy and tactics to a team of 40 selling professionals to ensure alignment and single-voice communication within our 16.4 million case/gallon food service operation, optimizing this business within PBG.

Reason for joining NEW
To mentor future female executives within our company while networking with other executives in the consumer packaged goods industry.

Education
BBA, Western Connecticut State University

Personal interests
I am married and have a 16-year-old son, Christopher. I enjoy spending time with him and volunteering at the baseball park where he plays.

FADIA HURLBUT
Senior Manager
International Consumer & Market Knowledge
Procter & Gamble
Fayetteville, AR

Years with company
8

Duties
Deliver strategic consumer and market insights to support customer business development plans dedicated to Wal-Mart International Division accounts in 13 countries.

Reason for joining NEW
Personal development and meeting other successful women in the CPG industry.

Education
Engineering School, Universidad de las Americas - Mexico

Personal interests
I am married (my husband’s name is Marty). I love traveling and reading -- my favorite magazine is “Foreign Affairs.”

TINA M. LAWSON
Human Resource Business Partner
and Solutions Manager
Procter & Gamble
Philadelphia

Years with company
26

Duties
As an HR generalist, OE manager and change agent, I support our customer business leaders by partnering with customers to delivered increased ROI in business, productivity and culture.

Reason for joining NEW
I believe NEW is a way for me to affect change in my life and the lives of others. I am at a point in my life that I want to reach and teach others.

Education
HR Certification, Cornell University

Personal interests
I am the mother of two boys and two girls and the grandmother of five boys and six girls. I love all types of music and am an avid shopper, although I don’t always make purchases. I love old TV shows and movies but am trying to read more. I have an interest in writing and do that quite often.

LISA LEOPARDI
Director of Marketing, Non-Carbonated Beverages
Pepsi Bottling Group
Greenwood Village, CO

Years with company
3

Duties
Develop and drive marketing strategies for Pepsi’s non-carbonated beverage brand portfolio, including the creation and implementation of innovative tactics and solutions resulting in sales and share growth.

Reason for joining NEW
I am honored to be a part of this Network and look forward to sharing best practices and expanding my personal network.

Education
B.S., Public Relations, University of Florida

Personal interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband of four years and traveling to warm destinations near the beach. My hobbies include working out and reading.

ROBBIN McCAIN
Director of Finance
Pepsi Bottling Group
Howell, MI

Years with company
9

Duties
Responsible for strategic planning and budgeting for Michigan, driving profitability and promoting financial literacy.

Reason for joining NEW
Expand my network and enrich my career by sharing and collecting best practices and experiences with others.

Education
BSBA, Central Michigan University

Personal interests
Enjoy spending time with my husband, Scott. We like to get away to Northern Michigan. I also enjoy walking with my dog, Kacy, reading, shopping and getting together with family and friends.

ERIN NORDMANN
Customer Team Finance Manager
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati

Years with company
10

Duties
Finance leader supporting the sales teams of some of P&G’s smaller, strategic customers. Work to ensure that promotional funds are used appropriately and effectively. Establish relationships with customer executive management to build stronger partnerships and improve work processes.

Reason for joining NEW
Interested in networking with managers beyond Procter & Gamble.

Education
B.S., Indiana University

Personal interests
Recently married. Enjoy running, biking, hiking, camping…being active!

MARISA PEREZ
Director, Sales - Drug/Mass/Club
Pepsi Bottling Group, West Business Unit
Aliso Viejo, CA

Years with company
4

Duties
I am accountable for the sales within the drug, mass merchandise and club store channels across our West Region. I develop strategies and implement programs that drive growth for our customers and profit for our company.

Reason for joining NEW
I am interested in sharing my 12 years of industry experience, learning more from other career-driven mothers, and expanding my professional network.

Education
B.S., political science and history, University of California at Los Angeles

Personal interests
I am married and have 2 children – Samantha, 3, and Antonio, 7 months. I enjoy cooking, golfing, traveling and especially relaxing at a spa!

AMY RARDIN
Market Strategy & Scale Supply Chain Manager
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati

Years with company
12

Duties
Work with marketing to establish go-to-market strategies and scale opportunities that delight the guest and help both the customer and vendor win.

Reason for joining NEW
Support women in the workplace and provide leadership for my region.

Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin

Personal interests
Home improvements, socializing, traveling, playing cards -- my husband, John, and I also have four Labs.

SHELLEY GRANT SMITH
Human Resources Director
Pepsi Bottling Group
Charlotte, N.C.

Years with company
8

Duties
Direct the human resources function for the Carolinas Market Unit to include recruiting, staffing, training, employee relations, career development, policy administration and performance management.

Reason for joining NEW
To network with executives in the industry, increase personal development, and gain new ideas for diverse talent within my organization.

Education
MBA, Johns Hopkins University, Carey School of Business

Personal interests

NATALIE TAYLOR
Key Account Manager
Nestlé Waters North America
Portland, Ore.

Years with company
1

Duties
I call on all Northwest grocery and c-store headquarter accounts.

Reason for joining NEW
Great way to network and learn new ideas.

Education
B.S., University of Utah

Personal interests
I am married and we have a yellow Labrador retriever. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and being outdoors.

MICHELE VIEIRA
Customer Development – Sales Communications
Nestlé Waters North America
Greenwich, CT

Years with company
9

Duties
I am accountable for ensuring that our sales organization receives the information, tools and resources they need in order to execute NWNA sales strategies and initiatives.

Reason for joining NEW
I am interested in learning about other companies and industries and looking to expand my personal network.

Education
MBA, Crummer School of Business

Personal interests
I am married and have one son, age 2. We live in New York City and spend our weekends enjoying all that our city has to offer. Central Park, the Natural History Museum and playgrounds are high on the list of favorites right now.

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