Gretchen Renee Crist
Director/Board Member at Hostess Brands LLC
Profile
Gretchen Renee Crist was the founder of The Sun Products Corp.
founded in 2008, where she held the title of Chief Human Resources Officer from 2008 to 2016.
Currently, she holds the position of Director at Hostess Brands LLC, is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management, and a member of the Peer 150 Human Resources Group.
She is also the Chief People & Culture Officer at PetHonesty LLC since 2022.
Ms. Crist's former jobs include Managing Director-Consumer Goods at RSR Partners, Inc. from 2020 to 2022, Director at Eastern Bag & Paper Co., Inc. from 2013 to 2016, Independent Director at Hostess Brands, Inc. from 2018 to 2023, Vice President-Human Resources at Playtex Products LLC from 1995 to 2000, Vice President-Human Resources at New Power Co. from 2000 to 2003, Chief Human Resources Officer at Henkel US Operations Corp.
from 2016 to 2019, and Secretary at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut from 2009 to 2015.
Ms. Crist has a Master's in Business Administration from Long Island University and an undergraduate degree from Mercy College.
Gretchen Renee Crist active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Society Of Human Resources Management | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Peer 150 Human Resources Group | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Hostess Brands LLC
 Hostess Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hostess Brands LLC operates as a food packaging company. It produces new and classic treats including Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Donettes and Fruit Pies, Twinkies and CupCakes. The firm offers loaf breads, sandwiches and cookies. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Kansas, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Gretchen Renee Crist
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HOSTESS BRANDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-11-06 |
RSR Partners, Inc.
 RSR Partners, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services RSR Partners, Inc. provides executive search services. It serves the healthcare, technology, automotive, energy, insurance, transportation, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded by Michael P. Kelly and Russell Reynolds, Jr. in 1993 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2022-02-28 |
Henkel US Operations Corp.
 Henkel US Operations Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Henkel US Operations Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of laundry and home care, cosmetics and toiletries, and adhesive technologies. The company was founded on April 17, 1989 and is headquartered in Rocky Hill, CT. | Human Resources Officer | 2019-01-31 |
The Sun Products Corp.
 The Sun Products Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables The Sun Products Corp. manufactures laundry detergents and household cleaning products. It offers liquid laundry, powdered laundry detergent, cuddle soft and snuggle products. The firm’s brands include All, Snuggle, Sunlight, Sun, CuddleSoft, Surf and Wisk. The company was founded in September 2008 and is headquartered in Wilton, CT. | Founder | 2016-11-30 |
Eastern Bag & Paper Co., Inc.
 Eastern Bag & Paper Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Eastern Bag & Paper Co., Inc. distributes paper and packaging products. Its products are used in the retail, industrial, janitorial, health care, and food service industries. The firm also offers cooking equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies. The company was founded by Samuel Baum and Sadye Baum in 1918 and is headquartered in Milford, CT. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
Training of Gretchen Renee Crist
| Long Island University | Masters Business Admin |
| Mercy College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| ALTRIA GROUP, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Playtex Products LLC
 Playtex Products LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Playtex Products LLC manufactures and markets consumer products. It offers personal, feminine, and baby care products. It offers skin care products including general protection, sport, baby and child protection, and gloves. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Westport, CT. | Retail Trade |
BlueTriton Brands, Inc.
 BlueTriton Brands, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Nestl? Waters North America, Inc. produces and distributes a portfolio of bottled water and iced tea brands. It offers Acqua Panna, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Nestea, Ice Mountain, Nestle Pure Life, Nestle Splash, Ozarka, Perrier, Poland Spring, S. Pellegrino, Sanpellegrino Fruit Beverages, and Zephyrhills. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
New Power Co.
 New Power Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities New Power Co. engages in the provision of electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in New Canaan, CT. | Utilities |
Kraft General Foods Corp.
 Kraft General Foods Corp. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Part of Philip Morris International, Inc., Kraft General Foods Corp. manufactures cigarettes, food, and brewing. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
RSR Partners, Inc.
RSR Partners, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services RSR Partners, Inc. provides executive search services. It serves the healthcare, technology, automotive, energy, insurance, transportation, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded by Michael P. Kelly and Russell Reynolds, Jr. in 1993 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. | Commercial Services |
Eastern Bag & Paper Co., Inc.
Eastern Bag & Paper Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Eastern Bag & Paper Co., Inc. distributes paper and packaging products. Its products are used in the retail, industrial, janitorial, health care, and food service industries. The firm also offers cooking equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies. The company was founded by Samuel Baum and Sadye Baum in 1918 and is headquartered in Milford, CT. | Distribution Services |
The Sun Products Corp.
The Sun Products Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables The Sun Products Corp. manufactures laundry detergents and household cleaning products. It offers liquid laundry, powdered laundry detergent, cuddle soft and snuggle products. The firm’s brands include All, Snuggle, Sunlight, Sun, CuddleSoft, Surf and Wisk. The company was founded in September 2008 and is headquartered in Wilton, CT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Henkel US Operations Corp.
Henkel US Operations Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Henkel US Operations Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of laundry and home care, cosmetics and toiletries, and adhesive technologies. The company was founded on April 17, 1989 and is headquartered in Rocky Hill, CT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Hostess Brands LLC
Hostess Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hostess Brands LLC operates as a food packaging company. It produces new and classic treats including Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Donettes and Fruit Pies, Twinkies and CupCakes. The firm offers loaf breads, sandwiches and cookies. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Kansas, MO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut | |
| Society Of Human Resources Management | |
Hostess Brands, Inc.
 Hostess Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hostess Brands, Inc. engages in developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing baked goods. It operates through the Snacking segment, which consists of sweet baked goods, cookies, bread and buns, and frozen retail products that are sold under the Hostess, Dolly Madison, Cloverhill, Big Texas, and Voortman brands. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Peer 150 Human Resources Group |
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