Robert Lamson

About Robert Lamson

Bob Lamson, an economics PhD by education, was a research economist early in his career. Moving then to the world of small business, he is a long exprienced entrepeneur and C-suite executive, most recently specializing in the kitchen electics and foodstuffs market sectors. In 2021 he founded Attivo Culinary, LLC and simultaneously co-founded Attivo Culinary, Mexico These sister companies are focused on development of \"Attivo Culinary\" into a leading brand of distincitve flavorings for culinary and mixology devotees both professional and domestic. The sourcing and distribution of specialty kitchen tools which complement these consumable products are also involved. Both the Seattle and Puerto Vallarta based companies\' mission statement is summarized simply -\"Improving your food life!\" In addition to developing the \"Attivo Culinary\" flavorings brand, both companies offer a rich variety of distinctive other brands of natural, small batch, often family produced foods and ingredients for both professionals and home cooks. The companies\' own branded products, first versions presently under development and market testing n Mexico, are distinctive natural spices, sauces and syrups of unusual variety and superb taste and texture. These feature creations from leading Mexican chefs and mixologists. Similar professionals in the US, Italy and selected other international regions are to follow. The company is interested in strategic partnering opportunities with complementary products creators and national and international distributors in the same market sectors. By way of additional personal background, Bob Lamson\'s career spans some 40 years of C-suite management positions with both large and small firms. These include US and international businesses, several of which he has co-founded. Business sectors include foodstuffs, kitchen electrics & tools, medical equipment, forest products equipment, computer hardware and boutique rustic resorts. An economics honors graduate of Yale University and University of Washington Ph.D. economist, during his earlier career he co-authored o a book on defense economics \"Beyond Guns and Butter\". He is also author of \"On the Monster\'s Back\"​, a book chronicling the true story of his great-uncle\'s miraculous escape of the Armenian Genocide of WWI.

Experience

1. Founder, Managing Director

   Attivo Culinary

   Aug 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Attivo Culinary features unique and internationally varied ingredients, additives and related flavorings for culinary and mixology devotees, both professional and home-based. Distinctive kitchen equipment and kitchen tools which complement the consumable products are also available. The company is sister company to Attivo Culinary, Mexico and is to deliver the creative flavorings from this product development firm on a daily basis. The mission of both companies is to improve food-life of those who desire something far beyond the ordinary.

Education

• Yale University

  Economics, Applied Economics, Cum Laude

  1960 — 1964

• University of Washington

  MA and PhD, Economics and Quantitative Economics

  1964 — 1968