Michael Simons brings over two decades of experience in themeat industry to his role as Chief Procurement Officer at WhetstoneDistribution. Prior to joining Whetstone, Michael spent 18 years at ViennaBeef, Ltd., where he served as Senior Vice President of Purchasing. In thatrole, he led all procurement efforts across multiple manufacturing facilities,developing risk management strategies, expanding supplier networks, andconsistently delivering cost savings.
Throughout his career, Michael has been recognized forimplementing strategic procurement initiatives that drive efficiency and reducecosts. His ability to identify new opportunities and optimize supply chains hasearned him a reputation for creating long-term value. At Whetstone, Michael isfocused on driving procurement innovation and supporting company growth throughthoughtful sourcing strategies.
Earlier in his career, Michael held roles in bothprocurement and sales at Cargill Food Distribution, where he managed a diverseportfolio of customer accounts and analyzed market trends to inform purchasingdecisions. Based in Chicago, Michael is deeply connected to the meat industryand brings a wealth of knowledge, relationships, and operational insight to theWhetstone team.
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