Meet the Team
Get to know the people who make it all happen. We’re a group of dedicated, friendly professionals who love what we do and work together to bring great ideas to life.
Leadership
Barret Lang
CEO
Over 25 years in grocery and wholesale CPG, including a World Cheese Award.
Barret founded
Scrumptious Brands to give small food producers the sales firepower and retail
connections that used to be reserved for big brands with big budgets.
Ashleigh Gilmer
Chief of Staff
16 years of operations experience supporting executives and growing teams. Ashleigh keeps the
systems running, the priorities straight, and the day-to-day on track so the sales team
can focus on selling.
Sales
Gessica Figueiredo
CPG Sales Lead
Background in client relations and legal environments, where she built a sharp eye for detail and strong communication skills. Gessica is driven by the relationships she builds and the brands she helps grow.
Toni
CPG Sales Representative
Toni connects brands with the right buyers. With a sharp eye for what moves product and a knack for building lasting retailer relationships, she brings a consultative approach to every conversation.
Marilyn Gamino
CPG Sales Representative
A sales professional with a background in International Sales and over six years of experience in targeted sales across diverse industries. Known for a strategic, data-informed approach, expert in building strong client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that support sustainable growth and confident decision making.
Kevin Kemper
CPG Sales Representative
Born and raised in Ohio, Kevin brings the same drive that built his youth sports training facility to every account he touches: discipline, follow-through, and a relentless focus on results. He believes in showing up, doing the work, and creating real impact for the brands and people he represents.
Nika Ulyanova
Business Developement Manager
8+ years in marketing and sales, with a sharp focus on strategy, client relationships, and revenue growth. Nika brings energy, structure, and a results-first mindset to every brand she works with, and genuinely loves helping great products find their audience.
Allen
CPG Sales Representative
Allen brings over 35 years of experience in retail, CPG, and grocery store development. He specializes in identifying where products win—refining positioning, sharpening differentiation, and aligning offerings with the right customer and channel.
He advises brands on distribution strategy, pricing, and go-to-market execution, helping turn strong concepts into commercially viable products with a clear path to scale.
Julia
CPG Sales Representative
Julia brings over a decade of experience across the food and beverage industry, not only in sales & purchasing but in everything from from shipping and receiving to personal grocery shopping to fine dining service. Beyond great food and drink, she's driven by the genuine working relationships she builds and the satisfaction of connecting the right people and products.
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Operations
Victoria Onuoha
Administrative Assistant
5+ years in executive and operational support. Victoria brings structure and consistency to a fast- moving team, handling scheduling, coordination, documentation, and research so everyone else can focus on growth.
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Najab Sarfraz
Data Miner
Operations and administrative professional known for bringing structure and reliability to fast-moving teams.
Achylley Macedo
CRM Manager
Keeps the data clean, the systems sharp, and the wholesale platforms running. Achylley makes sure the sales team always has what they need to close.
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Brent Ward
Lead Generation
Seth Gatewood
Bookkeeper
Hands-on bookkeeping with a practical approach to problem-solving. Seth pairs precision with
determination to keep the financial side running clean.
Marketing, Media and Client Design
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Dr. Melba Nzimande
Head of Social Media
Melba serves as Head of Social Media, leading the organization's digital presence and strategic brand engagement across platforms. She brings over 16 years of experience in marketing and communications, with a strong focus on content strategy, audience analytics, and brand development.
Ashley Jata
Head of Marketing
Ashley is the Head of Marketing at Scrumptious Brands. She has spent her career helping CPG and B2B brands reach their full potential, from developing go-to-market strategies and repositioning brands to building high-performing marketing teams. Turning vision into measurable results is what drives her. Outside of work, Ashley can be found in the kitchen baking or tending to her garden, a reminder that creativity doesn't stop at marketing.
Ané Snyman
Marketing Lead
Builds and executes marketing strategies for consumer brands from the ground up. Ane thinks
creatively and works practically, making sure every touchpoint shows up consistent and on brand.