Mr. Bruer became a director of Del Monte in August 1997. In March 2004, Mr. Bruer became Chief Executive Officer of Shadewell Grove Foods, Inc., a marketer and distributor of premium cookies. Shadewell Grove Foods, Inc is the successor company to Nonni's Food Co., Inc., where he had served as Chief Executive Officer since December 1998. In April 2005, Mr. Bruer also began serving as Chief Executive Officer of Genisoy Food Co. Inc. Mr. Bruer was President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Silverado Foods, Inc. from April 1997 to December 1998. From 1992 until 1997, he was Vice President and General Manager of the Culinary Division of Nestle. He was a director of Authentic Specialty Foods, Inc. from May 1997 to September 1998. |