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Gay Burke Named Executive Chairman of Houston Harvest
Franklin Park, IL. April 6, 2007 – After more than 12 years of service, Brett Glass, President and CEO of Houston Harvest Inc. has resigned from the company to pursue other business interests. Brett's many contributions to the company include the merger of Golden Harvest Popcorn Company with Houston Foods, the creation of licensed gifts within the industry and the building of Houston Harvest's industry leading team of managers and employees. Brett is looking forward to his future endeavors that hopefully will allow him to spend less time traveling and more time with his family. We wish Brett the very best and are certain he will continue to bring insight and vision to the next opportunity he leads.
Gay Burke has been named Executive Chairman of Houston Harvest Inc. and will assume Brett's responsibilities. Gay was previously Chief Executive Officer of Pumpkin Masters, the leading Halloween accessory company known for its innovative pumpkin carving kits. "Gay's deep experience in the seasonal products industry and dealing with mass retailers is a perfect fit for Houston Harvest," said Murry Gunty of Blackstreet Capital Management.
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About Houston Harvest
Houston Harvest, based in Franklin Park, Illinois, is the industry leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of food gifts and popcorn tins. Houston Harvest is the largest supplier of seasonal food gifts and popcorn tins to the mass, drug and grocery channels of distribution. The Company has licensing agreements and strategic partnerships with major food and entertainment companies, which it uses to identify its popcorn tins and gift baskets.
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