John Tree is an operating business executive who partners with private equity to acquire and grow companies across the nation. He serves as CEO and leads the management team. His background combines the functional expertise of marketing and brand management from Procter & Gamble and Kellogg’s along with 22 years of experience in global supply chain and logistics as an officer with the U.S. Air Force.

Experienced in industries across food, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals and defense, John Tree has held roles including CEO and General Manager. He also holds the rank of full Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and has led complex global organizations with thousands of employees.

He was recently a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 10th Congressional District in Illinois, seeking the Democratic party nomination.

He started his career as a CPG marketing executive with big company success at Procter & Gamble and Kellogg’s. He’s managed $400 million in annual P&L responsibility with broad portfolio management of leading brands such as Nutri-Grain, Rice Krispies Treats, and Special-K bars. Under his leadership the portfolio doubled in sales over 3 years, driven by innovation and advertising.

In addition to executive roles in Fortune 100 companies, he has also achieved small company entrepreneurial success as the principal in multiple startups.

He has an MBA in Marketing from Chaminade University in Honolulu, and an MA in Economics from the University of Oklahoma. His undergraduate degree is from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He’s an Eagle Scout and an Assistant Scoutmaster, and his hobbies include home improvement projects, foreign languages and travel. He is also a PADI Divemaster.

He is married to Michelle Tree, and they have 5 children. It is the second marriage for both of them. Tragically, his oldest daughter from his first marriage, Stephanie Tree, died from an accidental drug overdose in August, 2011.

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