John Tree Politician
Colonel John Tree is an American CEO in the logistics industry and a Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve, currently assigned as the Senior Reservist to the Director of Resource Integration at the Headquarters, United States Air Force, at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.He was also a candidate for the United States Congress with the Democratic Party. In November 2011, he announced his candidacy for Illinois's 10th congressional district. He did not win the primary election held on March 20, 2012 and he subsequently returned to private industry. He joined the Air Force in 1990 following his graduation from the United States Air Force Academy, and served on active duty for seven years in the supply chain, logistics, plans, and acquisition career fields. He then transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1997, beginning his Reserve career which continues to the present time.In his civilian life, he is the CEO of Raymond Express International, a global leader in produce and logistics. His background combines the functional expertise of marketing and brand management from Procter & Gamble and Kellogg's along with 24 years of experience in global supply chain and logistics in the U.S. Air Force. He has held many positions up to CEO and President of various consumer product companies, with a particular focus on healthy food. He began his corporate career in marketing and brand management with Procter & Gamble, and then with Kellogg’s, where he was the Director of wholesome snacks, managing such icon brands as NutriGrain, Rice Krispies Treats, and Special K bars. This portfolio of brands generated over $400 million in annual sales. After leaving Kellogg’s in 2004, he created a national beverage company to provide healthy snack drinks to baby boomers. He went on to manage Caymen Ventures, Inc., which focused on identifying middle market companies for sale in the consumer goods, food and beverage, logistics and supply chain sectors. Backed by private equity sponsors, its due diligence efforts culminated in a successful transaction of Raymond Express International in Feb 2013, which he then joined as the CEO, moving his family from Chicago to Los Angeles.He is married to Michelle Tree, and they have 5 children. It is the second marriage for both of them. Tragically, his oldest daughter from his first marriage, Stephanie Tree, died from an accidental drug overdose in August, 2011. He continues to talk about the dangers of drugs and alcohol whenever possible in hopes of preventing future senseless tragedies.He’s an Eagle Scout and his hobbies include home improvement projects, foreign languages, and travel. He is a PADI Divemaster and Master Scuba Diver.
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| service start | 1990 |