In 2005, Jay Roseman started American Harvest Baking, a national manufacturer of high-end artisan breads to commercial customers. As President, Jay plays a key role in the company’s strategic planning and marketing.

From 2000 to 2005, Jay Roseman was Vice President of Corporate Meeting Solutions where he has overall management responsibility for American Express Business Travel’s meetings expense management platform in North America. Over the years, Jay helped grow this business into an industry-leading organization, primarily supporting the Fortune 500. Jay has honed his strategic skills, including the management of business development teams and the introduction of innovative interactive solutions.

In 2005, he was named by Meeting News magazine as one of the top 25 most influential people in the meetings industry. Jay has spoken at numerous industry-related forums, addressing topics which include strategic procurement and leveraging technology to drive cost savings. For his accomplishments, Jay was recognized with the American Express 2003 President’s Club award, their most prestigious and distinguished employee recognition award.

Prior to joining American Express, Jay Roseman began his career in sales, marketing and management with Travel One in 1990 as Vice President of the Meeting & Incentives and Leisure Travel divisions.

Jay Roseman is a graduate of The American University in Washington DC with a bachelor of science and arts in Business Administration. He is a native of the Delaware Valley and long-time resident of Cherry Hill, New Jersey where he lives with his wife and their three sons.

Barry Kratchman joined his partners in starting American Harvest Baking (AHB) in January 2005 and is head of operations for the manufacturer of unique, hand crafted Artisan breads for commercial customers throughout the United States. With the construction of their state-of-the-art pastry kitchen, he will also oversee AHB’s expansion into the creation of gelato/sorbet, wedding cakes and gourmet frozen cookies. Barry is responsible for the management of the AHB production staff and also is an integral part of product development, quality control and finance.

After graduating college in 1996, Barry Kratchman embarked on his career in restaurant management. His career began with the Stouffer Restaurant chain where he spent four years managing and opening several of the company’s locations. In 1990, Barry joined Delaware Valley Fish Company, a worldwide distributor of fresh frozen and live seafood located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and more recently, South Shore Trading, the Canadian affiliate located in Port Elgin, New Brunswick. As President, Barry plays a key role in all facets of each business.

Barry Kratchman graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he recently moved to Voorhees, New Jersey with his wife Donna and their daughter. Over the years, Barry has participated in various sports leagues, and is a supporter of the Maccabi Games and the Boy Scouts of America.

One of four partners, Bret Gold played a key role in the birth of AHB Foods (AHB), a high-end, fresh and par-baked, artisan breads and dessert specialties, featuring gelato, sorbet, cakes, pastries and cookies. Bret leads AHB’s business development efforts, including commercial sales, customer service and client retention. His responsibilities also include the management and expansion of the company’s sales force.

After two years pitching for the Baltimore Orioles, Bret Gold put away his fastball and turned his focus to the food industry. In 1987, Bret Gold partnered in the evolution of BK Foods, the areas leading distributor of gourmet hor d’oeurves, fresh citrus and other specialty foods located in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the years, he has worked in all business areas, including purchasing, operations and sales. His efforts resulted in building a sales team of ten (10) and revenue exceeding $13,000,000.

Bret Gold is an active member of the community, sharing his love for sports with youths of all ages. He coaches local baseball and basketball as well as Maccabi teams at the Katz Jewish Community Center of Cherry Hill. Most recently, Bret coached the 11 year old Little League Baseball State Champions. Originally from Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Bret now resides in Cherry Hill with his wife, Karen, and their two sons.

Since the company’s inception, Mitchell Feigenbaum has been one of AHB Foods’ shareholders, providing advice and counsel to the senior management team on a host of matters. His role includes handling the company’s legal affairs, select administrative issues and general strategic development.

In addition to his efforts with AHB Foods, Mr. Feigenbaum works with AHB Foods partner, Barry Kratchman, at Delaware Valley Fish Company. From 2000 to today, they have continued to expand the successful business, including the acquisition of an aquaculture facility and processing plant in Canada. Together, they have grown the company into a major seafood distributor, which conducts trade on four continents.  

Mr. Feigenbaum grew up in the Delaware Valley. He received his undergraduate degree at Pennsylvania State University in 1985 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1990.  Mr Feigenbaum resides in New Brunswick, Canada and Radnor, Pa with his wife Jodi and their three children.