LaDonna Hale is a seasoned leader in the food service industry, overseeing export operations spanning 370 units and generating $2 billion in business. With a focus on team development and leadership, she has built a reputation as a "talent exporter," known for cultivating high-performing teams and consistently meeting sales growth goals. Her work spans 115 companies, where she balances efforts across client relations, team management, and administrative oversight.
Holding an associate degree in nonprofit business management from Duke University, Ms. Hale serves on the board of USDA’s MilkPEP and the California Milk Processors. She is a three-time recipient of the Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery award (2020, 2022, 2024) and has contributed as a ghostwriter and press-credentialed journalist under the name Donna Lyle.
Proud of her two daughters and inspired by her entrepreneurial parents, Ms. Hale aims to expand her high-level network and build her personal brand. She remains grounded in fairness and a relentless work ethic.