As founder of The EnSol Group, Jim is uniquely qualified to lead the company’s consortium of industry experts. With over 30 years of dedicated engineering and manufacturing experience including senior management positions at Bestfoods Baking Company and George Weston Bakeries, Jim has worked with bakeries and snack food plants to turn them around, build new plants and production lines, start up new operations, and manage their day-to-day business. He has led seminars and facilitated educational programs on leadership and project management in numerous leading business and educational forums. Recognized as a trusted voice in the industry, he was a regular columnist for Baking & Snack Magazine and a contributing editor for the 4th edition of the baking industry’s principle text, Baking Science and Technology. Jim served on the Board of Directors of BEMA and is a 30+ year member of ASB. He was co-founder of BIF (the Baking Industry Forum), is a participant in the re-writing of the BISSC Standards, and is on the Education Advisory Committee of AIB. Jim has a BA in Applied Mathematics and Physics, a Certificate in International Management from Cambridge University, and an MBA in International Operations Management from Rutgers University.

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As Director of Business Operations and Education, Monica is committed to training today’s baking and snack industry professionals, as well as developing the next generation of leaders. Her work focuses on developing best practices for employee training, and working with clients to both retain staff and prepare them for growth. Monica serves on the Board of Directors of ASB and is an Officer of the Society of Bakery Women. Prior to joining EnSol, she lived in Japan where she taught English to adults and students of all levels of education. Monica is a graduate of George Washington University, and has an MA in Japanese Literature from Columbia University and an MA in Education from Hunter College.

Len has been consulting with EnSol since 2023, bringing his expertise in quality assurance and product development. A published author, he is highly skilled in innovation, food safety, leadership, and risk assessment and management. Previously, Len served as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Crisis Management at Grupo Bimbo. Prior to that, he was Plant Manager and later Vice President of Quality Systems at BBU, following his role as Director of R&D for Bestfoods Baking. He is an active member of various industry organizations, including the American Chemical Society, ASB, and the Institute of Food Technologists, and serves as a technical consultant for ABA. Len has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Science degree in Management Science from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Gerry has been a Senior Engineer at EnSol since 2009. He has comprehensive experience in plant engineering and project management within the food industry, specifically in baking and sugar refining, with a major strength in bread and cake production. Gerry began his career at Amstar Corp. (Domino Sugar) as Draftsman and advanced to Plant Maintenance Superintendent. He spent the majority of his career at George Weston Bakeries, beginning as Plant Maintenance Supervisor and working up to Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager, where he managed design, cost estimate, fabrication, installation, and start-up of multi-million-dollar corporate capital projects. There he also established a computerized Preventive Maintenance Program, which became the standard for the corporation. Gerry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Management from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY. He has attended professional development courses at the American Management Association and the American Institute of Baking.

Joe has been consulting with EnSol since 2012. He is a Professional Engineer and Planner licensed in the state of New Jersey. Joe has 40+ years of experience as consulting engineer and project manager with extensive facilities, plant, and equipment expertise. He spent 22 years in the baking industry working for CPC/Baking Business, Best Foods Baking Group, Unilever/Bestfoods, and George Weston Bakeries at the same location as the company went through various mergers and acquisitions. There he managed the creation of a new company headquarters to consolidate two existing corporations, managed the purchase and installation of oxidizers to permit bakeries to meet government regulations, and managed the closing of a production facility in Massachusetts and relocation of two production lines to Connecticut. Joe has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Newark College of Engineering and has completed graduate work towards a master’s degree in Civil Engineering at Rutgers University.

The owner of juliano Architects, Paul Juliano, serves as a consultant to The EnSol Group. With over 25 years' experience in the architectural profession, Paul has been involved in building projects in all markets including manufacturing, commercial, religious, medical, educational, and residential architecture. His experience includes master planning, new construction, building additions, renovations, space planning, and interiors. Paul holds a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, is a licensed architect in multiple states, an NCARB Record holder, and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Curtis is a dedicated researcher and operations analyst at EnSol, committed to delivering exceptional quality and innovative solutions for our clients. A recent graduate of Haverford College with a degree in Urban Studies and City Planning, he is passionate about cooperative grocers, inclusive spatial design, and urban agriculture. At EnSol, Curtis conducts process analyses through direct observation and research, translating his findings into comprehensive quantitative and

qualtative reports. Me nas also developed conceptual lavouts in boun 20 and 30. leveraging nis strengths in spatial analysis, research, and critical thinking. Excited to embark on his professional journey with EnSol, Curtis looks forward to contributing a fresh perspective and forward-thinking solutions.