Ernest (Gene) Graves Bio

Gene Graves joined Sequel Holdings in 2015. He is responsible for evaluating new food and beverage investments for Sequel as well as overseeing new investments in the food and beverage sectors. Prior to joining Sequel, Mr. Graves founded Lakeview Farms in 1988 and was the company's CEO until he retired in 2015. Prior to founding Lakeview Farms, Mr. Graves was a vice president with T. Marzetti (a division of Lancaster Colony). Mr. Graves attended The Ohio State University and has been active in various industry associations, including President of the Refrigerated Foods Association and Chairman of the Board of the Midwest Dairy Foods Association.