GRAFTON, WI OFFICE 

1239 12th Avenue
Grafton, WI  53024
Phone 262-375-9111

Fax 262-375-9058

In order to provide you with expertise service across a broad spectrum of products, we have created LaBudde Group.  Our diverse team is comprised of individuals with experience in different industry facets, and expertise in specific markets--each monitoring prices and conditions worldwide that may affect you.

RICHARD ERICKSON  -  (1981)

President

In 1986, he purchased the business from the previous owner, Dick Apple, and has pursued and expanded markets since that time. Richard is involved in developing new sources of supply as well as helping to negotiate annual and longer-term contracts. He is also involved in the larger salvage and special opportunities as well as foreign work. With employees increasing from three at the beginning to about 60 today, most of Rich’s time is now spent in overall management and looking for growth possibilities. Hobbies include collecting metal lunchboxes and Pez dispensers, playing softball and travel to different wine producing areas of the world with his wife, Mary. A few of the highlights of his life include running with and getting trampled by the bulls in Pamplona, experiencing Machu Pichu early in the morning when it was virtually deserted, being buried alive and living to tell about it, being one of the first Americans granted access to the Russian White House after the breakup of the Soviet Union, appearing in a photograph in Forbes Magazine with T. Boone Pickens, completing a dozen full and half marathons (all after his second heart attack), building houses for the poor in Guatemala and, most of all, being able to spend time with all the friends in his life with the most special being his wife Mary.

E-mail: rich@labudde.com

MARY SCIASCIA  -  (January, 1996)

Vice President - Finance 

Co-owner of Labudde Group and works directly with the President. She has been instrumental in the implementation of our computer systems including designing the company software to meet our specific needs. She brings with her 30 years of accounting and office management experience. Mary is in charge of internal accounting functions as well as maintaining proper relationships with all our banking partners. She loves gardening, travel, spending time with her friends and being a grandma.

E-mail: mary@labudde.com

KARL WILDNER -  (June, 2004)

Vice President of Sales and Operations 

Karl was promoted from our Akron location in the fall of 2005. He has a strong agricultural/business management background along with still owning a farm in Michigan . He was a member of a local school board for numerous years in Michigan . Karl enjoys such things as reading, bicycling, running, skiing and most of all, spending time with his family. Although he enjoys the State of Wisconsin , he claims he will forever bleed “Green and White”. Go Spartans!

E-mail:  karl@labudde.com

RON HOFSTAD  -  (May, 1988) 

Ingredient Specialist

Previously the Office Manager, he became interested in merchandising and in February 1996, he switched from the administration to marketing. Prior to joining LaBudde, Ron spent 16 years in the transportation industry following graduation from UW Stevens Point.

E-mail: ron@labudde.com

MONI KOSLOSKE - (March, 2006)                             
Ingredient Specialist        

Prior to joining LaBudde, Moni worked for 18 years in merchandising sales and customer service. At LaBudde she enjoys getting to know the customer's needs and making sure they receive the best, quality service. In her spare time, Moni enjoys making jewelry and coaching a dance team, most of all she enjoys spending time with her family bicycling, skiing and traveling.

Email: moni@labudde.com

JENNY  WACKERSHAUSER - (June, 2006)           
Ingredient Specialist

Years of interest in the dairy industry has led to her current position at Labudde. She enjoys learning about new products and finding solutions for our customers. Jenny was born and raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and has several years of experience in dairy sales and consulting. A proud graduate of University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a double degree in Ag Business and Animal Science with a dairy emphasis, she was very active in the Pioneer Dairy Club, Dairy Judging Team, and Ceres Women’s Fraternity. She spends her free time attending dairy cattle shows, music concerts, and helping on her parents’ farm.

E-mail: jennifer@labudde.com

PATRICK RICHARDSON  -  (April, 2008)

Ingredient Specialist 

Patrick’s focus is with Organic and Conventional feed ingredients around the world. His background is over 11 years of experience in negotiations of new business development and prides himself with long-term customer relationships. Outside of work he enjoys hunting with his Black Lab (Madison), Barefoot Skiing and Fishing.

E-mail: patrick@labudde.com

NELA DEUTMEYER  -  (October, 2008)

Ingredient Specialist 

Nela has more than seven years of customer service experience and a background in sales, marketing and languages (Spanish and Italian). She enjoys traveling and outdoor activities like camping and hiking with her husband and dogs.

E-mail: nela@labudde.com

SANDY DICKMANN - (March 2007)

Human Resource Manager

Responsibilities include but not limited to processing payroll, benefit coordinator and general administrative support. In her leisure time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

E-mail: sandra@labudde.com

LYNETTE KELLEY  -  (1997)
Accounting Manager

Duties include problem solving, A/R, invoicing, and inventory. She enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren; wishes the golfing season lasted a little longer in WI!!
E-mail: lynette@labudde.com

PAM ROSENBERG - (December, 2004 ) 

Accounts Payable Manager

Pam began at LaBudde as a part time assistant in the accounting dept and received on the job training to move into this exciting position. She enjoys working with a talented and dedicated group of people. Outside the office Pam loves to travel, golf, read, walk, watch Packers, Brewers, and college basketball & soccer, and enjoy time with family and friends.

Email: pam@labudde.com

WENDI CONNOR -  (May, 2006)
Accounts Receivable Manager
Works in the accounting department. Finds it challenging and fun to work with such a great team. Enjoys traveling, biking, photography and camping with family and friends.

E-mail:  wendi@labudde.com

DANIEL JOSEPH CONLON - (June, 2011)
Consultant, Solution Specialist
With more than 20 years experience in marketing, business development, business consulting and team development, Daniel brings a unique perspective to our business. His interest in meeting new challenges with energy and determination results in a fresh approach to find solutions that meet the needs of his clients. Daniel’s personal interests are Sports of all kinds, Art, Music, travel and a love of cooking and baking. (Eating too)
E-mail:  dan@labudde.com

JUSTIN SCHOLZ  -  (August, 2003)

Business Development

Justin joined LaBudde Group in August of 2003. Specializing in physical commodity merchandising, supply chain development, business development, offering insight and expertise in different areas of the business. Offering creative ideas, and out of the box solutions. Currently working out of the Waunakee office. Call anytime, 24-7.  Tel: 608-358-0190

E-mail: justin@labudde.com

GRACIE MAE SCIASCIA - (2010)
Employee Relations
I, Gracie Mae, report to no one, although the VP of Finance thinks I report to her. I have two main jobs here at LaBudde Group. The first one is as the food and product tester. I try to make sure that everything that people are eating at their desks meets my quality approval. My second, and most important job, is employee relations. Humans can be real hard to train, but I am trying to teach them things such as when and how to praise, when and how to be corrected, how important it is to use the restroom at the proper time, etc. After about ten minutes of trying to teach them, the humans have really tired me out so I need to take a two-hour nap before going back to trying to train them new things. Maybe if they get to be better learners, I can leave them a treat.