Peter S. LeBlond 2915 Ridgewood Ave.* Cincinnati, Ohio 45213* (513) 703-6222 pl118a106@westpost.

net OBJECTIVE An experienced Senior Management professional with special accomplishments in Sa les and Marketing. Recognized as an individual who successfully increases sales and achieves goals regardless of the product sold or industry served. Effectivel y builds relationships with large multi-national customers as well as small conc erns. Understands what the customers needs are, then provides solutions. A produ ce industry veteran for over 23years. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Sanson Company (2009 to 2010) Cleveland, Ohio A premier regional distributor of fruits and vegetables to retailers, food servi ce and independent operators in New York, Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. National Accounts Manager, Cleveland, Ohio Responsible for implementing and creating produce sales strategies for retail ch ains, independents and food service companies in a 4 state region. Other respons ibilities include developing "Value Added" opportunities to ensure sales volume objectives and profit goals were achieved. * * vs. 2010 * in sales Secured business with Freshway Foods, Sydney, OH Secured business with Meijer Supermarkets and increased sales 98% 2009

Secured business with Gordon Food Service, Springfield, Ohio with 100K after 8 months * Secured business with Tops Markets Buffalo, NY developing a Specialty P rogram for 50 stores * Increased sales 62% with Save-A-Lot Austinburg, OH 2009 vs. 2010 * Established secondary supplier status for local Super K-mart stores Economy Produce and Vegetable Co. (2008 to 2009) Cleveland, Ohio A regional distributor of fruits and vegetables to retailers and independent ope rators in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Vice President of Retail Sales, Cleveland, Ohio Responsible for implementing and creating produce sales strategies for retail ch ains in a 2 state region. Other responsibilities include working with Economy Pr oduce Team to ensure sales volume objectives and profit goals were achieved. * Secured business with 15 Wal-Mart Distribution Centers Responsible for $250,000 in sales from August 2008 to September of 2009 with Wal-Mart * Secured business with Kroger Distribution Center, Columbus, Ohio and Kr oger Shelbyville, Indiana Responsible for sales of over $300,000 from October 2008 to September 2 009 with Kroger * Strong alliances created with buying teams at Wal-Mart Corporate and Kr oger Corporate * Relationships developed with numerous produce suppliers shipping to Wal -Mart and Kroger distribution centers * Other customers include: Meijer, Giant Eagle, Marcs and Heinens Markets

Cold Jet, LLC (2005 to 2007) Cincinnati, Ohio International Manufacturer and Distributor of Dry Ice Blasting Systems National Account Manager, Retail Sales, Cincinnati, Ohio Responsible for corporate account sales of dry ice blasting machines nationally. * Collaborated with regional management team to achieve corporate sales objectiv es. * Responsible for sales of over $500,000 from 2005 to 2006 * Responsible for sales of $400,000 from 2006 to 2007 * Identified distributors nationally to assist with sales and marketing of dry i ce blasting machines * Promoted to Segment Marketing Manager for Food and Automotive Weld Line April, 2006. * Current customers include, Kroger, Safeway, Sara Lee, HEB Markets and Frito La y IFCO SYSTEMS NA, (1995 - 2005) Tampa, Florida International Manufacturer of Reusable Produce Containers (RPC's) National Account Manager, Cincinnati, Ohio November 1995 - January 2005 Responsible for sales and successful implementation of reusable produce containe r concept with retailers in the United States and Canada. Reported directly to the Preside nt of IFCO. * Managed P&L analysis and cost benefit analysis at retail and distribution cent ers. * Results presented to Vice Presidents of Produce, Directors of Produce and Prod uce Buyers. Developed relationships with Vice Presidents of Produce, C.F.O's, Produce Managers, Produce Category Managers and Produce Buyers RPC total rentals in 1995: 10,000, 1996: 100,000, 2000: 1.5 million, 2005 2. 0 million * Appointed to task force by Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association standardization of reusable containers versus one use corrugated containers. * Vice Chairman, Legislative Committee for the Reusable Pallet and Container Coalition * Retail and Grower and Shipper customers include: Wal-Mart Supercenters, HEButt Supermarkets, Whole Foods Markets, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix and Stat er Bros. Markets, Dimare Fresh, Grimmway Farms, A. Duda & Sons, Custom Pak, C.H Robin son CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, (1990 - 1995) Cincinnati, Ohio $3 billion international grower and shipper of fresh food products. Business Development Manager, Westborough, MA (1993 - 1995) Responsible for sales and profitability for New England territory that generates $21 million annually. * Increased sales 65% in less than 2 years. * Rated in top 10% of 50 person national sales force for gross revenue. * Closed sales with New England retailers: Purity Supreme Supermarkets, Stew Leo

nards, Bozzutos, Almacs, Big Y Foods, Stop N Shop, Star Markets, Shaws Supermarkets, Demoulas Supermarkets, Roche Bros. and A & P/Foodmart. * Selected to serve on 2 task forces that set company direction and focus for N. A. unit. * Handle all aspects of promotional and marketing campaigns including point of p urchase displays, media buying, direct mail, trade shows, and retail demo programs. Account Manager, Waltham, MA (1991 - 1993) Responsible for sales in Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, Albany and Rhode Is land territories that generated annual sales of $10 million. * Increased territory sales by 50% in 18 months. * Developed quarterly and annual business plan format that was ultimately adopte d by 20 sales representatives in the Eastern Region. S.R. Marketing Service Representative, Natick, MA (1990 - 1991) Responsible for developing consumer driven marketing programs in close coordinat ion with territory sales representatives. * Covered New England territory. * Developed point of purchase displays used in conjunction with promotion involv ing professional soccer, baseball and football teams. HUBERT COMPANY, Cincinnati, Ohio Supermarket Supplies Distribution Company Account Manager (1987 - 1990) Responsible for distribution of supermarket supplies in New England and Canada. * Closed individual sales of up to $200,000. * Established and retained allegiance with produce, meat, seafood and deli depar tment buyers and merchandisers at all management levels. * Exceeded territory projections by 28% within 12 months. * Six time recipient of "Account Manager of the Month" award. TRAVEL BONUS, INC., Cincinnati, Ohio Incentive travel company Director of Sales (1986-1987) Responsible for travel incentive sales to over 300 travel agencies in tri-state area. * Negotiated group pricing for airline and cruise companies. * Clients include Apple Computer, Wendy's Restaurants, Globe Furniture. * Strength of sales financed expansion of business to Colorado. N-REN CORPORATION / ST. PAUL NITROGEN CHEMICAL DIVISION, St. Paul, Minnesota Wholesale producer of agricultural chemicals Account Executive (1984 - 1986) Responsible for transportation and logistics of 130,000 tons of material annuall y. * Maintained 400+ accounts in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri. * Sales included manufacturer positions and pipeline positions throughout three state region.

* Two consecutive years exceeded territory projections by 123%. * Accounted for annual sales of $7.5 million in 1984 - 1985, and $9.2 million i n 1985 - 1986 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Business Administration, Cincinnati, Ohio 1983 Activities: Co-Captain Tennis Team SEMINARS PMA Fresh Summit Committee Member: 2009, 2010 & 2011 Time Management, Value Added Selling, Leadership Seminar, AMA 1992, 1994,1998, 2000 Problem Solving & Decision Making, Kepner-Tregoe 1993 Partnership Selling, University of Wisconsin School of Management 1998 Negotiate to Win, AMA 1994 P.M.A. Management Training Program, Produce Marketing Association 1992, 1997,200 3 How to Sell at Higher Prices Than Your Competition, High Yield Management 2005 SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Proficient with IBM, Dell and Sony Computers, Windows Vista Member, Eastern Produce Council, 1994 - 2005 Member, Southeast Produce Council, 2000 to 2005 Member, RPCC Legislative Committee, 1999- December 2004 Member New England Produce Council 2003 to Present 2006