Joe Perna serves as the Chief Financial Officer where he oversees financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, controller and audit functions for the company.  Joe has nearly 30 years of progressive, global business experience and has worked with several private equity sponsors and commercial lending institutions.   Joe assumed his current position of Chief Financial Officer in October 2022 after serving as Chief Financial Officer, Sr. Vice President, Finance, Secretary & Treasurer at International Imaging Materials (IIMAK) since 2008.  Joe joined IIMAK in 2000 as Manager, Tax & Analysis, was promoted to Controller in 2003 and to Vice President – Finance, Secretary & Treasurer in 2007.  Prior to joining IIMAK, Joe served as a Manager at KPMG LLP, where he spent 7 years in public accounting. Joe is a Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Global Management Accountant, and holds an MBA with concentration in Professional Accounting and an undergraduate degree in Finance from Canisius College.

Erin Johnson serves as Vice President of Organizational Strategy and Development for Ingredients Plus where she is responsible for the advancement of organizational strategies focused on operational effectiveness and performance metrics, brand reputation, human resources and talent, and information technology. Erin has over 20 years of experience driving global HR strategies, business process transformation, change management, marketing and communications, and talent development. She has led teams across North America, Europe, and Asia with an exceptional track record of delivering business growth in technology, distribution, medical device, and industrial manufacturing industries for Fortune 100 public companies to mid-sized private equity owned operations. Erin assumed her current role of Vice President of Organizational Strategy and Development after serving as Vice President and Human Resources Officer at International Imaging Materials (IIMAK) since 2015. Prior to IIMAK, Erin held executive leadership roles in Human Resources and Organizational Development with Synacor, Inc., a global SaaS company; Ingram Micro, a Fortune 100 leader in technology and distribution; and Integer (Formally Greatbatch), a global leader in medical device assembly innovation. Erin holds an MBA from Canisius College, a certification in International Strategy from the Saïd Business School at Oxford University, and an undergraduate degree in Business Management from SUNY College at Buffalo.

Kyle Whitford serves as Senior Vice President of Commercial for Ingredients Plus where he leads, guides, and directs all customer engagement and customer experience strategies for the organization. Kyle’s career spans over 10 years’ in the ingredients and sweeteners industry, driving procurement and sales strategies for the company.  He began his career with Ingredients Plus in February 2010 as a sales representative where he quickly became immersed into all aspects of the business. He was promoted to Vice President of Sales in August 2018 where he oversaw all commodity purchasing, sales, and customer service. Kyle has executed on several company initiatives over the past 10 years including expansion of the organization’s core products and new customer programs including sugar packets, Fair Trade products, specialty sweeteners, and organic offerings. Most recently, Kyle has assisted in co-leading several organizational growth initiatives including the acquisition integration, short line railroad expansion, and the identification and commissioning of a second production facility servicing the Mid-Atlantic region. Kyle holds his undergraduate degree in Marketing from Saint John Fisher College.

Victor Pacheco joined Ingredients Plus in May 2023, assuming the role of Senior Vice President of Operations and Logistics. In this role, Victor is responsible spearheading the company's operational strategies, spanning the entire spectrum from supply chain management to production operations, logistics, and customer delivery. By prioritizing outstanding customer care as our guiding mission, Victor ensures that Ingredients Plus delivers exceptional service and quality ingredients to our valued customers each day, every day. With a career spanning over 15 years, Victor possesses a wealth of knowledge in managing complex global supply chain operations, multi-site production operations, and driving high-impact continuous improvement initiatives. Prior to joining Ingredients Plus, he achieved considerable success at Bunge, a global leader specializing in edible oils and milled grain ingredients. During his tenure at Bunge, Victor held various key positions, including Plant Manager and Director of Continuous Improvement.

Victor holds an MBA from Missouri Baptist University, augmenting his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Relations from Southern Illinois University. Furthermore, his dedication to excellence is evident through his Six-Sigma Blackbelt certification, fluency in three languages, and status as a DDI Certified trainer.