Randy Gilbride
Private Equity Investor at Sunrise Strategic Partners LLC
Profile
Randy has over 14 years of experience in the CPG space, primarily working on emerging food and beverage brands.
In his role as Senior Associate at Sunrise Strategic Partners, he focuses on new investment sourcing, due diligence, and partner company support.
Randy joined Sunrise from Thanasi Foods, where he oversaw brand management functions for Duke’s Smoked Meats and BIGS Sunflower Seeds, leading to the company’s sale to Conagra during his tenure.
Prior to Thanasi, Randy held senior marketing and innovation positions at Udi’s Gluten Free Foods before and after the business sold to Boulder Brands, and later to Pinnacle Foods.
Randy holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College.
Randy lives in Boulder, where he enjoys running, biking, skiing, camping, and spending time with his family.
Randy Gilbride active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Sunrise Strategic Partners LLC
 Sunrise Strategic Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sunrise Strategic Partners LLC (Sunrise Strategic Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Stephen Hughes and Vincent Love. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-10-31 |
Former positions of Randy Gilbride
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-11-29 |
Thanasi Foods LLC
 Thanasi Foods LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Thanasi Foods LLC develops, manufactures, and supplies household food products. It offers snack foods, such as sunflower seeds and meat snacks. The firms brands include BIGS and DUKES. It serves customers through wholesalers and retailers. The company was founded by Justin Havlick in 2003 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Sales & Marketing | 2017-11-29 |
Tri-US, Inc.
 Tri-US, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Tri-Us LLC provides high quality natural and nutrition products which support health, wellness and performance. Its products include protein pre & meal replacement shake and high-antioxidant fiber. The firm distributes its products through Kroger, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods Market, King Soopers, Meijer, Stop & Shop, Amazon.com, Lifetime Fitness, and 24 Hour Fitness. Tri-Us was founded in 2006 by Gregory Stroh, James Rouse, and William Brasher and is headquartered in Boulder, CO | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-03-31 |
Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
 Dioptics Medical Products, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Dioptics Medical Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes sunglasses, reading glasses, and eyecare products and accessories. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-07-30 |
Training of Randy Gilbride
| The Colorado College | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Denver | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Tri-US, Inc.
Tri-US, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Tri-Us LLC provides high quality natural and nutrition products which support health, wellness and performance. Its products include protein pre & meal replacement shake and high-antioxidant fiber. The firm distributes its products through Kroger, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods Market, King Soopers, Meijer, Stop & Shop, Amazon.com, Lifetime Fitness, and 24 Hour Fitness. Tri-Us was founded in 2006 by Gregory Stroh, James Rouse, and William Brasher and is headquartered in Boulder, CO | Consumer Non-Durables |
Dioptics Medical Products, Inc.
Dioptics Medical Products, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Dioptics Medical Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes sunglasses, reading glasses, and eyecare products and accessories. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA. | Health Technology |
Thanasi Foods LLC
Thanasi Foods LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Thanasi Foods LLC develops, manufactures, and supplies household food products. It offers snack foods, such as sunflower seeds and meat snacks. The firms brands include BIGS and DUKES. It serves customers through wholesalers and retailers. The company was founded by Justin Havlick in 2003 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sunrise Strategic Partners LLC
Sunrise Strategic Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sunrise Strategic Partners LLC (Sunrise Strategic Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Stephen Hughes and Vincent Love. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Finance |
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