Brian Durkee has held leadership roles in the natural / specialty food industry for more than 19 years. He is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of successfully planning, implementing, and directing all facets of operational activities in multiple rapidly growing, entrepreneurial environments. Brian currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Numi Organic Tea, where he has been instrumental to the company’s growth and organizational development for several years. In addition to managing Numi’s global supply chain, internal operations, and distribution logistics, Brian has been an active decision maker in nearly all areas of the business. He has managed strategic partnerships, budgetary execution, all process and product costing, and participates in several aspects of sales, marketing, and overall company strategy. Brian has also focused his efforts on developing the company’s award-winning sustainable and socially responsible initiatives, including advancements in sustainable packaging, fair trade practices, and creating direct relationships that foster improved standards of living in the developing nations were tea is produced. Brian Durkee holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s College and graduated Cum Laude from the University of San Francisco with a B.S. in Systems Management.

Chief Operating Officer @ Responsible for planning, implementing, and directing all facets of Operational activities for the organization including: Global Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance, Distribution, Customer Service, HR, Budget/Cost Management, R&D, Product Development, Sustainable/Social Initiatives, and Organizational Leadership. From February 2014 to Present (1 year 11 months) Senior Lecturer @ Currently teaching Operations & Systems in the MBA program in Design Strategy. From August 2013 to Present (2 years 5 months) Co-Director & Advisory Board Member- Sustainable Packaging Coalition @ From February 2013 to Present (2 years 11 months) San Francisco Bay AreaVice President of Operations @ Responsible for directing all facets of Operational activities for the organization. Highlights include: • Consistently exceeded expectations by maintaining COGS and operating expenses significantly below budget targets. • Worked intimately with customers and suppliers from more than 35 countries; Established multiple production facilities in Asia and was responsible for the implementation of a stand-alone distribution model in the EU. • Presented regularly on Numi’s behalf at universities and industry events and was often featured in print/online media as an advocate and leader for social and sustainable change in the food industry. From April 2010 to January 2014 (3 years 10 months) Director of Operations @ Responsible for directing all facets of Operational activities for the organization. Highlights include: • Directed the purchasing, production, and vendor selection processes; Negotiated pricing, costs, and contract terms for all materials/services sourced from N. America, Asia, Africa, and the EU. • Managed complex distribution processes and customer compliance for multiple classes of trade in the USA, Canada, and 30+ countries internationally. • Directed R&D processes for the organization: Intimately involved with development and launch of more than 75 products from concept to distribution. From November 2003 to March 2010 (6 years 5 months) Operations Manager @ Responsible for day to day operations of an innovative candy sales and distribution company including: Supervising all facets of purchasing, distribution, and warehousing with an emphasis on achieving best pricing value, maximizing inventory turnover, customer satisfaction, and the timely and accurate completion of sales orders and projects. From October 1998 to November 2003 (5 years 2 months) Distribution Center Manager @ Responsible for all distribution, procurement, and warehousing functions for the sugar-free/specialty food and snack distributor for Long’s Drug Stores including: Production management, inventory management, freight-contract negotiations, purchasing, and the hiring and training of the warehouse/production teams. From December 1994 to September 1998 (3 years 10 months)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) @ Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaBachelor of Science (BS), Systems Management @ University of San Francisco Brian Durkee is skilled in: Management, Strategic Planning, International Relations, International Business, Strategy, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Global Sourcing, Budgets, Fair Trade, Sales, Purchasing, Food, Sustainability