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John White, Chairman & CEO

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Ralph Panebianco, President

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John White
Chairman & CEO
Compass Marketing Inc.

In 1998 without a single client, customer or funding, John White set out to define alternate channels for consumer products and to attempt to convince Fortune 100 manufacturers of the marketing and sales potential due to the increasing consumer trend toward “away from home consumption”. John’s entire premise was based on a consumption study showing single family income disappearing and suggesting that away from home consumption would continue to increase as both parents worked.

Almost 10 years later, Compass Marketing is the alternate channel industry expert guiding multiple Fortune 100 clients including Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Campbell Soup Company, McCormick Spice, and Alcoa, etc. Compass creates these additional sales for both retailers and manufacturers by employing a network of experienced sales and marketing professionals as well as carefully cultivating solid relationships with retailers and distributors in alternate channels.

Giving back to the community is equally an important objective for John White and Compass Marketing, Inc. John’s philanthropy is represented in both his company, with Compass Cares, and in his personal time and resources. John is the President of iFred (International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression). He sits on the boards of the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, the United Way of Central Maryland Campaign and The Sharing Foundation. He also sponsors many non-profits including the Neat & Clean Boys and Girls Club and The Benedictine School for Children of Specials Needs.

John White is a native of Maryland. He holds a Masters Degree in Business from the University of Baltimore. John is also currently the Republican Nominee for Congress from Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District.

John worked in various management positions for brokerage giants Advantage Sales and Marketing and Acosta before starting Compass Marketing Inc.

Ralph A. Panebianco
President
Compass Marketing Inc.

Ralph Panebianco is a native of Maryland and a graduate of the Bowling Green State University of Baltimore. Ralph began his career in the consumer products industry with Scott Paper Company and then Hudson Paper, where he served in various positions.

Ralph joined Chaimson Brokerage in 1970 as a Business Manager, and subsequently was promoted to Vice President, of Consumer Products, and then President of Consumer Products. In 1998, he became President and CEO of MAI – Chaimson. In July of 1998, Acosta and MAI Companies merged and Ralph assumed the position of President of Strategic Channels, responsible for the 800 employee strong team managing Convenience/Confection, Mass, Club, Drug, and Alternative Channels.

Ralph has also been extremely active in the industry, serving on several Advisory Boards for Fortune 100 consumer products companies. He also served as the President of the Grocery Wheels and GMR of Maryland. Ralph is currently working with the Children's Cancer Foundation and is on the Board of Governor’s for St. Joseph’s University.

Ralph and his wife, Melissa, reside in Glydon, MD. Ralph has two children, Gary and Jeffrey, and 4 grandchildren.