With 30+ years in global CPG, Jim has held executive leadership roles at brands like Perdue Farms, Boulder Brands, and ConAgra.

With a passion for sharing vision and motivating teams to reach their full potential, Jim continues to serve on the board of numerous organizations and is the author of the leadership book Getting F.I.T.: Unleashing the Power of Fully Integrated Teams.

Jim Leighton - CEO

A hands-on, performance-driven leader, David develops and executes financial strategies for wholesale, retail, and e-commerce businesses, consistently achieving profitability and surpassing cost plans. Known for directing teams and collaborating cross-functionally in fast-paced settings, he delivers results through effective communication and implementing solutions from the ground up.

David Sarkisian - CFO

32 years of experience at Les Trois Petits Cochons. Started with 3 Little Pigs in 1988 in Accounts Receivable position and promoted to National Sales Manager in 1995. Maha managed to stablish strong relationships with the customers and was further p…

With 36 years at Les Trois Petits Cochons, Maha began in Accounts Receivable in 1988, moved up to National Sales Manager in 1995, and later became VP of Sales. She supported the company owner in business operations, marketing, R&D, hiring, and more. In 2015, with new ownership, she was promoted to President and remains active, particularly in sales.

Enjoys cooking and trying all types of ethnic foods.

Maha Freij - President: Les Trois Petits Cochons

Join Village Gourmet in January 2020Has 22 years of experience working at Fabrique Délices in new product development, brand development, marketing, PR & salesUniversity of San Francisco – MBA, international MarketingMember: French Founders Amba…

Brings 22 years of experience from Fabrique Délices in product and brand development, marketing, PR, and sales.

Professional Memberships: French Founders Ambassador & Board Member, Gastronomie Ambassador, Past President of La Gauloise, Alliance Française Board Member, FAWE-USA, Clubculinaire.us, American Cheese Society Speaker, La Ligue Henry IV, Les Faneurs.

Sébastien Espinasse - President: Fabrique Délices and Foodservice

Passionate about gourmet food and brand building, Claudia brings 5+ years of food & beverage marketing experience to the table. She received her M.S. in Marketing from Hult International Business School - London (2020) and a B.S. in International Business from Bryant University (2019).

Loves entertaining for her friends & family with good food, wine, and flowers, of course.

Claudia Dionne - Director of Marketing

Meabh (Pronounced “Mave”) O’Neill - VP of National Sales

With over 23 years of experience in the specialty food industry, Meabh has established a reputation as a dedicated and accomplished sales professional. From Olives, to Cheese and now Pate, she has a rounded portfolio for the ultimate charcuterie plate. 

Outside of work, she’s enjoys travel and her weekly choir club!