– USA, NY – Global Diversified Marketing Group Inc. (OTC: GDMK) today announced the appointments of James Donegan, Mike Cascione, Sandi Williams, and David Natan to its Board as new Independent Directors. Both are professionally qualified to assist the company in its business growth and fulfill the NASDAQ listing requirements.
“I enthusiastically welcome the new members of our Independent Board of Directors. I am sure they will all make great contributions and also help us achieve our objective of NASDAQ up-listing. The potential NASDAQ listing will reflect the continued sales growth and consumer market penetration that is resulting from strong success of the company’s premium snack foods lines across multiple market sectors. An up-listing to NASDAQ for GDMK will increase awareness of the company within the financial investment community and among institutional investors as well as elevate the company’s overall profile.” said CEO, Paul Adler.
About James Donegan
Beginning his career with Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, Mr. Donegan offers a 30 plus-year track record of accomplishment as a Sales and Marketing executive in the food industry. As VP of Sales and Marketing at Denver-based VICORP Restaurants, Mr. Donegan pioneered a new division, building a $20M business in 4 years. Additional roles have included as Senior VP Sales and Marketing at Phoenix-based Café Valley Bakery, Northeast Sales Manager at Ragu Foods/Unilever, and National Sales Manager at New Jersey-based McCain Ellio’s Pizza Company. He also served as VP Sales and Marketing for Cereform USA, a food ingredient company that was based in Denver.
About Mike Cascione
Mike is the founder and president of Group C, whose various companies provide Pantry, Micro Markets, Coffee, and Vending services.
Mike’s original startup, CC Vending, began in 1989 was with a single beverage machine. CCV has subsequently grown into one of the largest vending companies on the East Coast, servicing over 15,000 machines, while managing the operations of several other companies throughout four states.
Mike credits his early embrace and investment in technology as one of the keys to his and the company’s success. CCV currently develops new technology for Micro-Markets and creates healthy products for the K-12 market, where it services the nation’s largest public school system, the NYC Department of Education. Also, Group C’s Metropolitan Coffee House roasts and packages its own coffee for OCS accounts throughout the tri-state area.
Mike continues to guide Group C’s expansion in both technology and geography; committing resources to R&D, as well corporate acquisition. He is a lifelong advocate for innovation in the vending industry and continues to fulfill his goal of establishing its leading technology firm.
About Sandi Williams
Has had an over 40-year career in many aspects of retail, including buying, selling, and design. She spent 24 years at Frugal Fannie’s Fashion Warehouse. As a buyer, merchandise manager, and VP, she was responsible for all merchandise. She also managed two private label programs, one domestic and one import.
She has spent 17 years as a buyer for TJX Corporation buying for Marshalls and TJMaxx. She was responsible for buying ladies’ outwear, ladies’ activewear, swimwear, and multiple categories in the shelf-stable food area.
Ms. Williams is a consultant to a New York City sportswear and dress manufacturer. She is responsible for working with the designers and creating 6 new collections a year. She also volunteers to mentor college students in the fashion program at a Framingham State University. She helps students with interviewing, networking, capstone projects, and class presentations.
About David Natan
David Natan is a graduate of Boston University where he majored in accounting and economics. In 1975, Mr. Natan was elected to the Economics National Honor Society. Mr. Natan has public and private company experience, as well as Big Four accounting experience at Deloitte Touche. During his career, he has served as Chief Financial Officer for five listed public companies. Since December 2007, he has been President and CEO of Natan & Associates, a consulting firm offering interim CFO services to numerous public and private companies, in a variety of industries.
Mr. Natan has extensive C-level experience in the areas of distribution, manufacturing, retailing, emerging technologies, pharmaceuticals, SEC compliance, treasury, corporate finance, tax, and operations, both domestically and internationally. During his career, he has participated in over 25+ merger and acquisition transactions, and, has participated in the raising of over $400M in debt and equity financing on favorable terms.
About Global Diversified Marketing Group
Headquartered in Island Park, NY – Global Diversified Marketing Group Inc operates as a global multi-line consumer packaged goods company with branded product lines and is a food and snack manufacturer, importer, and distributor in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Company operates in the snacks market segment and offers Italian Wafers, Italian filled Croissants, French Madeleines, Wafer Pralines, shelf-stable Macarons, and other gourmet snacks. The company sells its products directly through various distribution channels comprising specialty, grocery retailers, food-service distributors, direct store delivery as well as the vending, pantry, and micro-market segment.
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