George Lombardi

Manager, Value Added Division @Wichita Packing Company, Inc

Chicago, IL, US

Since 1963, Wichita Packing Company (WPC) has achieved excellence in global distribution and customer experience to become the top independent provider of pork ribs in the United States. This third-generation, family-owned, Chicago, Illinois-based company has earned a stellar reputation for its commitment to quality, flexibility, superior customer experience, and emphasis on corporate social responsibility. WPC is well-positioned to capitalize on its strong industry standing and provide significant value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders. GAINING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH COLLABORATIONRecognizing that collaboration was vital to ensuring longevity for the Lombardi and Roma brands, George developed an alliance with WPC, a company with aligned core values, to create a unique, mutually beneficial production and fulfillment partnership. In George, WPC gains a brand ambassador, a seasoned business builder, and an accomplished plant manager who can oversee and navigate its value-added division. In turn, WPC lends its efficiencies and in-house resources to help George build and execute on the manufacturing side, expand the Lombardi and Roma product lines, and increase distribution.

Marquette University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Marquette University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Marmion Abbey/Academy

High School Diploma