Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> August 30, 1999

James Wolfe – Balance Bar Company (bbar)

JAMES WOLFE was named Chief Executive Officer of Balance Bar Company in 1995, and President of the company in 1997. Mr. Wolfe briefly served as a Senior Consultant to Balance Bar Company before being named CEO. In addition, he joined Balance Bar Company's Board of Directors in 1993 (at the time Bio Foods, Inc.). Prior to joining Balance Bar Company, Mr. Wolfe served as President of Wolfe Marketing, a Santa Barbara-based consulting firm, from 1986 to 1995. During those nine years, he worked with Cadbury Schweppes, Welch's, Quaker Oats and Celestial Seasonings. Mr. Wolfe has additional experience from several senior management positions with 7-Up Foods, Coca-Cola USA and Welch's. Mr. Wolfe earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Buffalo and conducted postgraduate work at New York University. Profile
TWST: Give us a thumbnail sketch of what you see as your business and

what you see as your company today.

Mr. Wolfe: The company markets nutrition bars and drink mixes with great

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