01/ Mission
Innovative food entrepreneur and chef building scalable food systems focused on safety, sustainability, and feeding communities. From product development and brand creation to regulatory compliance and USDA commodity programs — a career dedicated to providing healthy, affordable nourishment to school kids and communities across the United States.
Food SafetyRegulatory ComplianceHACCP / FSMASQF Auditing
Product DevelopmentBrand CreationSchool NutritionUSDA ProgramsSustainabilitySupply ChainCold ChainFDA LabelingEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing
02/ Ventures
Primary Enterprise
Food product development and brand creation for foodservice and K-12 school nutrition. 8+ brands, 500+ products across fresh, frozen, shelf-stable, and packaged goods. Serving NYC Public Schools (1.3M students, 1,300 locations), 10,000+ schools nationwide, USDA commodity programs, healthcare, and U.S. military operations. 100M+ food portions annually.
Active Operations
Sales & Marketing
Full-service independent foodservice brokerage since 1974. Specializing in broad line, institutional, school, and alternative foodservice market segments. Driving brand positioning, distribution expansion, and customer acquisition.
Active Operations
Logistics
LineCor Distribution Solutions
Scalable third-party logistics and distribution services connecting producers to institutions. Cold chain management, warehousing, and last-mile delivery for perishable food products across the Northeast.
Active Operations
Investment
LVYN Angel Fund
Private venture fund investing in social impact business models. Portfolio spanning food, healthcare, logistics, and fintech. Healthy food products reaching 1M+ kids daily. Healthcare products helping 250K+ people daily.
Active Portfolio
02b/ Past Investments
Early-stage investments through LVYN Angel Fund in fintech, mobility, and technology.
02c/ Brand Portfolio
Right Start FoodsAlfresco Italian SpecialtiesHarvest PromiseBranson's Roadhouse BBQ & GrillBentley's Bake ShoppeTiajuana Tortilla CompanyCornerstone BakeryMeltMates
Intelligence
in every link
of the chain.
in every link
of the chain.
From source to shelf. Complete visibility.
End-to-end control. Traceable from origin.
Built for food safety.
End-to-end control. Traceable from origin.
Built for food safety.
Self-Funded
Debt-Free
No Outside Capital
Eight Figures
Annual Revenue
3x Inc 5000
Honoree
Debt-Free
No Outside Capital
Eight Figures
Annual Revenue
3x Inc 5000
Honoree
500+
Products Developed
8+
Brands Launched
20+
Food Safety Certs
10K+
Schools Served
100M+
Portions / Year
-38°C
Deep Frozen
-18°C
Frozen
2°C
Chilled
7°C
Fresh
21°C
Shelf-Stable
+Smarter Systems. Stronger Supply. Better Food.+
03/ Production & Manufacturing
3
Owned Facilities
100K+
Total Sq Ft
20+
Production Partners
24+
Total Network
Facility 01
Edgewood, New York
40,000 sq ft production facility. Manufacturing and storage operations serving the Northeast market. Latest expansion bringing total capacity to 100,000+ sq ft.
Active Production
Facility 02
Linden, New Jersey
Warehouse and distribution center supporting logistical operations for local foodservice distribution across the tri-state area.
Active Distribution
Facility 03
Production Facility
Bakery and production operations. 95.8% score on certified third-party food safety audit. Full SSOP compliance, supplier approval programs, USDA and FDA regulatory standards.
Active Production
04/ Credentials — Food Safety Systems
Over 20 certifications spanning food safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and food science. From HACCP and FSMA compliance to SQF auditing and USDA/FDA regulatory standards — a depth of food safety expertise applied across 500+ products serving millions of students annually. Team lead on takeover of a 28,000 sq. ft. food manufacturing facility scoring 95.8% on certified third-party audit. Managing all aspects from SSOPs to supplier approval programs, inbound ingredient compliance, and USDA/FDA regulatory standards.
Formal Education
B.S. Food Service Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University — Providence, RI
Magna Cum Laude — November 2012
A.S. Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University — Providence, RI
Cum Laude — November 2012
Minor: Environmental Sustainability
Johnson & Wales University — Providence, RI
SQF Institute4▶
- Auditor Course #A0035778
- Advanced SQF Practitioner #A0035784
- Implementing SQF Systems (Post-Farm Gate) #A0035774
- Implementing SQF Systems (Pre-Farm Gate) #A0035773
ServSafe3▶
- ServSafe Certified
- ServSafe Alcohol Certified
- ServSafe Manager Certified
FSPCA / FDA3▶
- Preventive Controls for Human Food — PCQI Certified
- Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Jul 2017
- Food Defense 101
AIB International40+▶
Core Certifications
- HARPC Online
- HACCP Online
- PCQI Online
- FSMA Pathway to Compliance
- Integrations HACCP to HARPC
- Food Defense Coordinator Online
- Food Science and Technology
- Maintenance Engineering and Design
- Foundations: Labeling of FDA Regulated Foods
- Specializations: Advanced Labeling of FDA Regulated Foods
Pest Management
- Rodent Control
- Insect Pests Control
- Bird Pest Control
Food Safety & Sanitation — 22 Modules
- Sanitation
- Personal Practices
- Body Fluids
- Allergens
- Transportation and Storage
- Integrated Pest Management
- Maintenance
- Sanitary Design
- Chemical Control
- Air and Water Quality
- Operational Methods
- Physical Foreign Material Control
- Traceability
- Recall
- Food Defense
- Food Microbiology and Microbial Control
- Environmental Monitoring
- Customer Complaints
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Overview
- HACCP
- Self-Inspection and Internal Audits
Food Safety Essentials — 15 Modules
- GMPs and You
- HACCP — It's Critical Point
- Allergen Control — Someone's Life Depends on It
- Food Defense on the Front Line
- Foreign Material — What Doesn't Belong
- When Clean Means Clean
- How You Can Help Recognize and Control Pests
- What You Need to Know about Bacteria
- Built for Safety
- Outside Grounds — Not Out of Bounds
- Equipment Maintenance — Designed for Quality
- Temperature Control — Don't Spoil It for Everyone
- Incoming Material Inspections — The First Line of Defense
- Storage Practices — The Ins and Outs of Inventory
- Traceability and Recall — Keeping Track to Get It Back
Function of Ingredients — 11 Modules
- White Flour
- Water
- Salt
- Yeast
- Fats & Oils
- Sweeteners
- Milk Solids
- Mineral Yeast Foods
- Mold Inhibitors
- Dough Conditioners — Enzymes
- Dough Conditioners — Oxidizers, Reducers, and Emulsifiers
NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets1▶
- 20-C Food Processing Education Course March 2023 — Nelson Farms / Morrisville State College
Covers: NYS Food Safety Statutes & Regulations, Food Microbiology, Foodborne Illness, HACCP, Cleaning & Sanitation, Personal Hygiene, Temperature Controls, Food Security
Adobe ACE — Graphic Design & Labeling4▶
- Adobe Illustrator Level I
- Adobe Illustrator Level II
- Adobe Photoshop Level I
- Adobe Photoshop Level II
Culinary & Industry Associations3▶
- American Culinary Federation — Certified Culinarian
- Research Chef Association — Member
- USDA School Nutrition Association — Member
+Precise. Global. Fresh. Reliable. Intelligent.+
05/ Board Positions
Board of Directors
Serving on the board of his alma mater, contributing strategic guidance on culinary education, entrepreneurship programs, and industry alignment to prepare the next generation of food industry leaders. Recognized as JWU's Graduate of the Last Decade (2020).
Board of Directors
Board member for the national anti-bullying and resiliency nonprofit. Partnered with Monica Lewinsky on anti-cyberbullying campaign. $150,000 sponsorship match. Stood alongside Student Leader Gigi as she became the youngest person to ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell.
Board Member
Advancing school nutrition standards at the state level, contributing industry expertise on food safety, product innovation, and regulatory compliance for K-12 meal programs across New Jersey.
06/ Recognition & Awards
Forbes 30 Under 30
Food & Drink Category — 2017
Invited to five Forbes Under 30 Summit events
Inc 5000 — 3x Honoree
2017: #1,354 (301% growth) • 2022: #4,193 • 2023: #4,414
JWU Distinguished Alumni Award
Graduate of the Last Decade — 2020
WACE Hall of Fame
World Association for Cooperative Education — 2019-2020
Forbes New York Business Council
Member — 2019
Lux Magazine Award
Most Sustainable Food Service Provider, Metro NY — 2019
National Peanut Council
Invited — Millennial Food Summit & Harvest Summit
Gulfood 2026 — Dubai
International Exhibition — Global Food Solutions exhibitor
07/ Media & Speaking
Forbes — Feature
Why One 24-Year-Old Decided To Grow His Business Without Startup Capital
Forbes — Feature
How An Unlikely Partnership Took Monica Lewinsky's Anti-Bullying Campaign Into NYC Schools
Forbes — Quote
How To Stay Productive During The Holidays From The Forbes Under 30 Summit
Podcast — Unconventional Life
Why You Can't Rush Growth — Food Company Founder Generating $15M In Revenue Annually
Podcast — The Mentors
Building a National Food Brand With No Investors
Featured in Forbes, Inc, and GQ Magazine. Listed on All American Speakers bureau. Regularly speaks at JWU and entrepreneur events. COVID-19 response: pivoted to grab-and-go meal kits for schools, hospitals, and food pantries.
“Success, in my eyes, is doing what you love. If you follow your passion and work hard at it, good things will come. Success will find you naturally if, deep down, you're doing what you truly believe in.”
— Michael Levine, Forbes Under 30
From source
to shelf.
to shelf.
Complete visibility. End-to-end control.
Every shipment has a signal. Temperature.
Location. Condition. Always on.
Every shipment has a signal. Temperature.
Location. Condition. Always on.
3 Facilities
100,000+ Sq Ft
24+ Production Network
Products Span
Fresh / Frozen
Shelf-Stable / Packaged
100,000+ Sq Ft
24+ Production Network
Products Span
Fresh / Frozen
Shelf-Stable / Packaged
Trace Code • MSL-26-AX74-01
08/ Community & Advocacy
Board of Directors
Board of Directors member for the national anti-bullying nonprofit. Partnered with Monica Lewinsky on anti-cyberbullying campaign reaching millions of students through messaging on school food packaging. Stood alongside Be Strong Student Leader Gigi as she became the youngest person in history to ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell. $150,000 sponsorship match gift. 2,500+ meal kits donated for Be Strong Live tour events.
Childhood Hunger
Active supporter working to end food insecurity for students across the United States. During COVID-19, pivoted operations to produce grab-and-go meal kits for schools, hospitals, and food pantries.
Regulatory Advisory
USDA / AMS / FSIS
Works directly with USDA agencies on food safety compliance and regulations for the USDA Commodity Food Program. School Nutrition Association member at national and state levels, developing industry manufacturing standards.
Sustainability
Local Sourcing Initiative
Champion of local sourcing — connecting New York State producers with New York State schools. Pasta, sauces, and bread items all produced by NY businesses specifically for NY schools, driving sustainability and fresher ingredients.
09/ Contact
Phone
631.332.7754
Location
Long Island, New York
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