Chris Folena

Chris Folena is an experienced executive leader with over 25 years of experience in public and private sectors, specializing in consumer, manufacturing, and technology industries.2 He served as the COO/CFO at The J.R. Watkins Co. from October 2017 to June 2021.2 In this role, Folena was recruited by the Board of Directors to execute a complicated carve-out, growth, and exit strategy.2

Currently, Chris Folena is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Once Upon a Farm, a position he has held since May 2022.12 His career history includes notable positions such as:

• CFO at Lifestyle Solutions (June 2021 - May 2022)2
• VP, Corporate Controller at Juicero (May 2016 - August 2017)2
• VP, Finance & Accounting at Nutiva, Inc. (March 2015 - April 2016)2
• VP, Finance & Accounting at Hormel Foods (August 2013 - February 2015)2
• VP, Finance & Accounting at General Mills (April 2007 - August 2013)2

Folena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance & Accounting from California State University - East Bay.3 He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active license obtained in 1997.2

Throughout his career, Chris Folena has gained expertise in various areas, including financial transformation, process re-engineering, cost optimization, compliance, and cross-functional management.2 His experience spans IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, strategic forecasting, and implementing key business controls.2