Tom Danneker

Tom Danneker is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the food manufacturing and packaging industries. Currently serving as President of Best Chicago Meat Company, LLC since February 2024, Tom Danneker provides strategic leadership to enhance retail sales and distribution. Previously, Tom Danneker held senior roles including President & CEO at Bryant Products, Inc., where effective turnaround strategies were implemented, and at Glenroy, Inc., leading a significant growth phase. Tom Danneker also served as President & CEO at Klement Sausage Co, and held key positions at Smithfield Foods, Vista International Packaging, and Johnsonville Sausage, where market share and brand development were prioritized. Early career experience includes a leadership role in international sales and marketing at La Preferida and involvement with the Mid-America International Agri-Trade Council. Tom Danneker earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.