Ready Pac names Dan Redfern chief financial officer

Irwindale, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2015) – Ready Pac Foods Inc., a producer of convenience fresh foods such as fresh-cut produce under its own brand and for private labeling, said it named Dan Redfern chief financial officer. Redfern will be based in the company's Irwindale, Calif., headquarters and will report to CEO Tony Sarsam.

In his new role, Redfern will be responsible for overseeing and directing Ready Pac’s financial goals and objectives, as well as driving the company’s financial planning, including managing risk, record-keeping and company reporting. He will serve on Ready Pac’s First Team and assist on management of all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and securing new funding, the company said.

Redfern joins Ready Pac with a wealth of experience from a number of industries, including consumer packaged goods, finance and consulting. In his previous role as chief financial officer at snack food company Pop Chips Inc., he led the organization to financial excellence and growth, Ready Pac said.

“Dan’s track record of more than 30 years of strategic planning, extensive knowledge of financial operations and collaborative leadership makes him an excellent partner to have at the table,” said Tony Sarsam, CEO of Ready Pac Foods. “I am thrilled to welcome Dan and look forward to the immense amount of experience he has to offer to help grow our business.”