Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> February 2, 2009

Don Merrill – Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (toot)

DON MERRILL, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tootie Pie Company, Inc., has over 20 years' experience in the capital markets, with an emphasis on early stage companies and venture capital. He began his career at Merrill Lynch, a respected financial services company, where he had over $200 million under management. Mr. Merrill has established a successful track record of recognizing and assisting early stage companies whose business opportunities represented significant potential for growth. Mr. Merrill has provided his expertise to companies in many business sectors including specialty retail, retail distribution, telecommunications and high tech communications. He has evaluated many young companies and assisted in raising tens of millions of dollars in both public and private equity. Profile
TWST: We would like to begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a

picture of the things you are doing right now.

Mr. Merrill: Tootie Pie Company was started about three years