2023 Food Waste Solutions Summit

Nicole Partridge began her career with FPL Food, LLC in May 2016, as the Controller for Chatel Farms, LLC and McLean Farm, LLC, affiliate companies of FPL Food, LLC. During her time at FPL Food, LLC, her roles have expanded to assist in the management of the Live Operations as well as MAVEL Wings, LLC (corporate plane), direct all aspects of accounting operations and financial reporting for the Live Operations and MAVEL Wings, LLC and provide assistance to the Main Plant and Thomasville operations as needed, manage all tax planning and compliance for all companies, and coordinating with the companies’ accounting firm for preparation of tax returns and financial statement audits. She was promoted to Vice President of Finance in March 2019 and then Senior Vice President of Finance in May 2020 where her involvement in FPL accounting matters gradually increased in addition to her current oversight of the financial and accounting matters for the Live Operations. She was then promoted to Chief Financial Officer in November 2020 where she assumed the responsibilities for finance, treasury, planning and accounting of FPL and all affiliated entities. Prior to joining FPL Food, Nicole has 15 years of industry experience to include the construction and manufacturing/ distribution industries and 8 years public accounting experience as an auditor for a reputable regional firm. Nicole also holds the CPA distinction.