Joe Maslick joined the accounting department at Griffith Laboratories in 1970 and was quickly promoted to management positions, first in accounting then in finance. In 1988, he was elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc. In 1990 he was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc. In 1993 Joe was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Griffith Laboratories, Inc., Griffith Laboratories International, Inc., and Griffith Laboratories Worldwide, Inc. Joe also currently serves as a Board Member for these Griffith entities.
Mr. Maslick is credited with introducing Griffith Laboratories to the Economic Value Added (EVA) financial measurement tool to measure the value created for customers, shareholders and employees, with a special focus on profitable growth over the long term. Joe believes there were two pivotal strategies that shaped the modern history of Griffith Laboratories. The first strategy was led by Dean Griffith in the mid '70s to unite and consolidate the ownership of the global companies. This move allowed Griffith to truly become global and move products and technology seamlessly around the world. The second pivotal strategy was the decision to target the fast food and quick service restaurant markets for development.
Joe holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from DePaul University of Chicago. He was born in Chicago and is married. Mr. Maslick has served as a Board Member of Illinois Special Olympics and is active with the Mayo Foundation in Arizona, raising funds for its cancer research activities. He is a member of the Financial Executives Institute (FEI) and the National Association of Treasurers. Mr. Maslick is an avid golfer and served on the boards of his country club including the position of President for the 2003 and 2004 seasons.