# Encore Associates

> Encore Associates is a San Ramon advisory, sales support, product development, and global sourcing company serving food and consumer goods businesses. Its ExecuForce network supplies experienced industry specialists, while its sourcing team helps retailers build private label and seasonal collections from concept through delivery and sales review.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** San Ramon, United States
- **Founders:** Gary Smith (Founder)
- **Products:** ExecuForce, Consulting and sales support, Strategic global sourcing, Mergers and acquisitions advisory
- **Notable:** Store Brands and WISE recognized Crystal Butler with the 2018 Marketing/Merchandising award., Progressive Grocer named Lourdes Mayosh Barton among its 2022 Top Women in Grocery Rising Stars., Encore reports 22% year-over-year retail category sales growth in one anonymized consulting case; not independently audited.

## Products & services

- **ExecuForce** — Network of experienced industry specialists providing as-needed advice and temporary hands-on assignments.
- **Consulting and sales support** — Go-to-market planning, retailer presentations, pricing and assortment work, operational support, and executive mentoring.
- **Strategic global sourcing** — Private label and seasonal programs spanning trend research, product development, packaging, sourcing, testing, import logistics, and sales review.
- **Mergers and acquisitions advisory** — Investment opportunity evaluation, transition leadership, board participation, and performance improvement support.

## Achievements

- Store Brands and WISE recognized Crystal Butler with the 2018 Marketing/Merchandising award.
- Progressive Grocer named Lourdes Mayosh Barton among its 2022 Top Women in Grocery Rising Stars.
- Encore reports 22% year-over-year retail category sales growth in one anonymized consulting case; not independently audited.

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — Linda Fox Nordgren, who became president and CEO in 2015, died on June 23, 2025, according to her obituary. The company website still lists her leadership title; no successor is verified.
- **2024-05** — The homepage advertised participation in ECRM’s Household Cleaning, Paper, & Disposable Food Storage Session in Rosemont, Illinois, May 5-7, 2024. This is an advertised appearance, not verified attendance.

## Links

- Website: https://encoreassociates.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-associates-inc-

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