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Leading the future of on-the-go retail.

We give our customers a strategic edge by uniting data and consumer insights with the best brands, sourcing, merchandising and logistics expertise.
mission

Our story: we’re better together.

Our unique stable of iconic brands began 50 years ago with Solaray. Since then, we’ve added innovative companies, products and services—along with an unrelenting commitment to our customers—becoming a top full-service provider of retail merchandise across the US and Canada.

 

 

 

1969

Solaray launched, offering a variety of products for the convenience industry.

1972

Fiesta was formed to provide an imaginative world of plush animals, and is acquired by SRP In 2017.

1984

PUGS is created and becomes known for its iconic logo and stylish sunglasses.

1986

Originally known as Video Cube and then AVN, Creative Planogram Company (CPC) was started and joined the SRP team in 2017.

1988

SNI was founded and introduced its Cloudz, B-Iconic and M.C. Sweets brands. SRP acquired SONI in 2017 and gained entry into airports and travel channels internationally.

1998

AES began, and after several successful licenses of Mossy Oak in 2004 and Realtree in 2005, was acquired by Solaray in 2006.

2014

solaray and PUGS join their companies together to create SRP Companies.

2017

Hoffco Brands, Creative Planogram Company, Fiesta, and Golden Isle are acquired by SRP. SRP goes international with CPCs conversion to SRP Canada, servicing thousands of stores and retailers.

2021

Aerial Bouquets a speciality gift and balloon supplier to the grocery industry joins the SRP family of companies.

2022

SRP Companies changes name to SRP Strategic Retail Partners.

2022

Acquired Distributions Franco in February of 2022 to expand Canadian territory coverage with a variety of new brands and services.

2022

Completed asset purchase of MobilEssentials in February of 2022 adding quality brands while growing SRP's presence in the grocery, restaurant and variety channels.

SRP Corporate Timeline - 2025

Key locations

We have corporate offices and distribution centers all across the United States and Canada.

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Leadership Team

David Foster

Chief Executive Officer

David Foster

Chief Executive Officer

David joined Strategic Retail Partners (SRP) in June 2018 as Vice President of Finance, became Chief Financial Officer in March 2020, and became Chief Executive Officer in January 2024.

Before his roles at SRP, David co-founded Everytable, a Los Angeles-based social enterprise dedicated to improving healthy food accessibility. Prior to Everytable, he held various roles at Groceryships, Aurora Capital Partners, and Credit Suisse.

As SRP's CEO, David leads the company’s strategic initiatives and is focused on continuing to grow the business by exceeding expectations of on-the-go consumers across a diverse range of channels and product categories.

David graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in business administration.

Quentin Jaksch

Chief Information Officer and Head of Supply Chain

Quentin Jaksch

Chief Information Officer and Head of Supply Chain

Quentin Jaksch, known as  “Q”, is Chief Information Officer and Head of Supply Chain at SRP Since January 2023

Since January 2023, Quentin “Q” Jaksch has been skillfully handling the combined responsibilities of Chief Information officer and Head of Supply Chain at Strategic Retail Partners (SRP). In this dual capacity, Q is at the forefront of steering both operational excellence and technological innovation within the company.

Q’s journey with SRP began in January 2017 as the Chief Information Officer, where he led a team committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for driving innovation. His profound impact in this role paved the way for his expanded responsibilities into the Supply Chain.

Prior to his engagement with SRP, Q co-founded QeH2, an IT consulting firm, catering to the IT support and CIO consulting needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. This venture showcased his expertise in the IT realm and his entrepreneurial acumen.

Q’s association with SRP extends beyond his official tenure; he was instrumental in the IT and development sectors at Pugsgear, a foundational division of SRP. His key contributions included the development of the pioneering mobile platform on Palm OS, which still influences the company’s service model.

In his role as CIO and Head of Supply Chain, Q continues to integrate his rich experience in technology with operational strategies, enhancing SRP’s efficiency and scalability. His educational background, with a degree in Management Information Systems and Business Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver, further bolsters his proficiency in managing the intertwined domains of operations and information technology.

Tyler Hall

Chief Financial Officer

Tyler Hall

Chief Financial Officer

Tyler Hall joined Strategic Retail Partners (SRP) in October 2024 as Chief Financial Officer.

Tyler comes to SRP with a proven track record of strategic and transformational leadership across a diverse set of industries, having led global Finance, Operations and Technology teams.  Most recently, Tyler served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations at Majestic Steel USA, a ~$1B privately held provider of supply chain solutions and value-added distributor of prime flat-rolled steel products.  At Majestic, he was responsible for strategic direction and oversight for the Finance, Operations, Analytics, Technology organizations spanning 11 locations across North America, while ensuring an optimal capital structure for sustainable growth.

Prior to this time, he was Vice President of Global Strategic Finance at Advanced Energy (NASDAQ: AEIS), where he was responsible for the financial strategy of all business units globally, overseeing more than 100 finance and accounting professionals for the $1.5B enterprise with operations spanning North America, Asia and Europe.  He previously led finance for the Artesyn Embedded Power division, one of the world’s largest providers of AC‑DC and DC‑DC power supplies.

Tyler’s earlier career includes leadership roles at IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), where he served as CFO for multiple Business Units within the IDEX portfolio over his tenure.  In those positions he held full P&L responsibility, managed multinational teams, and oversaw manufacturing and sales operations across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.  Prior to his tenure at IDEX, he spent several years in various financial roles at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).

As Chief Financial Officer at SRP, he provides strategic leadership and oversight across finance, analytics, HR, demand planning, project management, legal and facilities.  In this role he aligns operational, financial and people strategies, ensures strong financial controls and profitability, and helps the business capitalize on high‑impact opportunities.

Tyler holds an MBA from the University of Florida and an undergraduate degree in Business/Economics from Wheaton College (IL).

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