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Like A Boss: One-on-one with Tony Shurman, President and CEO of Jasper Wyman & Son

February 28, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 11:59 pm

Like A Boss is a live Q&A business event where you can hear insightful, first-hand accounts of the realities of running a business. Our CEO and Publisher Lisa DeSisto interviews local CEOs and business leaders for a behind the scenes look at their career paths, the ups and downs of running their businesses and the trends shaping them.

Tony Shurman is President and CEO of Jasper Wyman & Son (“Wyman’s”) the second largest brand in the retail frozen fruit category in the U.S. with its most notable product being wild blueberries. Founded in 1874, Wyman’s is a family-owned business headquartered in Down East Maine with an ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility and product innovation.

Prior to joining Wyman’s in 2017, Tony ran the Post Foods breakfast cereal business which includes brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, Pebbles, and Post Shredded Wheat.  Earlier in his career he worked in brand management roles in the gum/mint’s category as well as in consumer healthcare.  He has experience working across geographies including Japan, Europe, and the U.S. Tony lives with his wife and two sons in Yarmouth, Maine

Ticket includes breakfast and coffee from Coffee By Design. Stage set provided by Red Thread.

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Date:
February 28, 2020
Time:
7:30 am - 11:59 pm
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Venue

Portland House of Music
25 Temple St.
Portland, ME 04101 United States
Phone:
(207) 805-0134
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Age Restriction
21+
For fans of
TED talks