Mr. Lin has had a very successful and diverse career prior to joining HF Foods. Most recently, Felix was Vice President and a Senior Strategy Officer for Blue Bird Corporation (the leading school bus manufacturer in North America), overseeing human resources, corporate and operations training, government relations, compliance, and strategy. During his time at Blue Bird Corporation, Mr. Lin also held leadership positions in Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Accounting. Earlier in his career, Mr. Lin worked as a key member of the China and Middle East business development team for Blue Bird Corporation under Cerberus Capital Management, LLP.
Mr. Lin holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and Accounting from Mercer University, a Master of Accounting degree from Georgia College and State University, and a Master in Business Administration degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mr. Lin has also served as an Independent Board Member for the Company from November 2019 to April 2022, where he served as Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Special Investigation Committee.
Mr. Dennis Lam is a certified public accountant and the owner of Lam Advisory, LLC, a business consulting service. Mr. Lam is a former audit partner with the national accounting firm BDO USA, P.C. (“BDO”). He has over 20 years of experience in providing audit and advisory services to global and domestic public and private companies, ranging from startups to companies with over $1 billion in revenues.
During his tenure with BDO, Mr. Lam served as the lead audit partner for numerous companies in the retail and consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, and foodservice industries. His accounting and finance experience includes expertise in various types of transactions such as debt and equity issuances, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Lam is currently a member of the Board of Governors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Monica. Mr. Lam received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Mr. Diaz has nearly 30 years of human capital expertise to go along with a robust foundation in manufacturing, production, food and distribution sectors. As President and CEO of Advanced Resources, Mr. Diaz has driven the firm to national recognition. Through Mr. Diaz’s leadership, Advanced Resources has earned industry accolades, consistently achieving Best of Staffing awards for client and consultant satisfaction.
Mr. Diaz’s leadership roles have equipped him with insights into governance, shareholder value and strategic growth in complex corporate environments. His people first philosophy has bridged talent gaps and fostered growth in both established and emerging companies, positioning him as a vital strategic advisor. His diverse background combined with a dedication to ethical leadership makes him an invaluable asset for organizations in food distribution and related industries.
Mr. Taylor brings over 27 years of senior finance leadership experience across iconic blue-chip manufacturing companies, including most recently serving as VP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Franklin Electric Co., Inc., a global industrial manufacturer. His proven expertise spans financial management, M&A execution, capital markets financing, operational finance transformation, and public company board governance. Mr. Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas.
