John Sheptor, Mary's Gone Crackers
John Sheptor has been named c.e.o.of Mary’s Gone Crackers.

GRIDLEY, CALIF. — John Sheptor has been named chief executive officer of Mary’s Gone Crackers, a manufacturer of organic and free-from crackers and snacks. Mr. Sheptor was previously c.e.o. and president of Imperial Sugar.

“John arrives at a pivotal moment in our history,” said Mary Waldner, co-founder of the company. “We’re poised to grow significantly and are confident that the customer focus, supply chain intelligence and manufacturing excellence John brings will add greatly to our future successes.”

Mr. Sheptor’s business career spans many diverse industries, including agriculture, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and health care among others.

“The opportunity to create and implement sustainable improvement systems at Mary’s Gone Crackers excites me,” he said. “In my opinion, profit with purpose initiatives is the future of this business.”