Brian brings a remarkable blend of leadership experience, innovation, and passion for driving growth, collaboration, and excellence. Over his distinguished career, Brian has held key leadership roles across food-related industries, including most recently serving as CEO of Richelieu Foods, a premier manufacturer of private branded food products since 1862, now owned by German firm Frieberger.  He was previously CEO of Zentis U.S.A., a division of a 125-year global family-owned company specializing in processing and refining fruit and other raw materials. Earlier experience includes successful tenures at TreeHouse Foods, ConAgra Foods, and Ralcorp Holdings. At Conagra, Brian helped pioneer the first U.S. cereal lineup free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.

Brian earned his M.B.A. from Rockhurst University and holds a B.S. from the University of North Carolina

Matt Miniat joined Miniat Holdings LLC in 2011 and has since played a key role in driving operational excellence and strategic growth across the company’s two divisions. His leadership spans Purchasing, Operations, and Business Development, including overseeing the $30MM Project Bonanza expansion as Plant Manager in 2015 and strengthening South Chicago Packing’s manufacturing, pricing, and cost management strategies as General Manager in 2018.

In his current role as Chief Operating Officer, Matt focuses on enhancing efficiency, innovation, and value creation across Miniat’s cooked meat and edible oil operations. He established a Business Development team to deepen culinary and technical expertise in fats and oils and launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, broadening Miniat’s and SCP’s market presence.

Matt’s experience includes roles with Dawn Farm Foods in Ireland and Agentis Energy, a Chicago-based startup. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

A 5th generation Miniat family member, Matt is passionate about continuing the company’s legacy while pursuing new opportunities in the food industry.

Garrett joined Miniat Holdings in early 2024, bringing extensive financial expertise and strategic leadership to the organization. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, Garrett oversees financial operations for Miniat Holdings and collaborates with other leaders to drive company performance and deliver value to shareholders.

Before joining Miniat, Garrett served as CFO of the Prepared Foods division at Tyson Foods, where he played a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, optimizing revenue management, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. His experience spans business unit finance, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, and financial planning and analysis.

Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. His deep financial expertise and commitment to excellence position Miniat for continued growth and innovation.

Greg Evans brings over 20 years of experience in the food industry, with a strong track record in both B2C and B2B markets across sales, marketing, and general management. Prior to joining South Chicago Packing, Greg held executive roles at The Pictsweet Company and McCain Foods, where he led large-scale teams and drove strategic growth initiatives across North America.

Greg holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Harding University. He is also an active contributor to the broader food industry, having served as a Board Director for two national trade associations. Greg joined Miniat Holdings in 2024 as Senior Vice President and General Manager of South Chicago Packing, where he oversees the company’s core operations and branded business segments.