MEMPHIS, TENN. – Monogram Foods recently announced Jeff Frank would take over as chief executive officer of the company on April 28.

Frank will succeed Karl Schledwitz, co-founder and CEO, who led Monogram since 2004. Schledwitz will remain with the company as chairman of the Monogram board of directors.

“Jeff was the unanimous choice of our board and executive team,” Schledwitz said.  “We conducted a national search and were fortunate to have some excellent candidates. Based on Jeff’s natural leadership skills, ability to execute on plans, and his track record in driving growth, he was the clear choice to ensure a successful future for Monogram Foods, its people, and its customers.”

Frank, who previously served as CEO of Organic Valley since January 2023, brings more than two decades of leadership to the role at Monogram.

“I am excited to join Monogram Foods at this pivotal moment in its journey,” Frank said. “I deeply admire the incredible vision and hard work the founders have put into building this company. The passion, vision, and culture at Monogram are inspiring, and I look forward to working alongside this talented team to continue driving success.”

Before working at Organic Valley, Frank spent 25 years at Hormel Foods, where he held various top roles.

Monogram Foods focuses on meat snacks, appetizers, assembled sandwiches, fully cooked and raw bacon, corn dogs, USDA baked foods, and other convenience products.

Since starting the business in 2004, Monogram has moved into 12 locations in seven states with more than 3,500 employees.

The food manufacturer is owned by Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) along with management and co-investors which acquired part of the company in 2021.