CAROLYN DOERLE SCHUMACHER
CHAIRMAN/MANAGING DIRECTOR
DOERLE FOOD SERVICES, LLC
As Chairman/Managing Director, Carolyn Doerle Schumacher continues to lead Doerle Food Services into the future by creating new and innovative ways
to expand our market and constantly finding up-to-date technology solutions. Carolyn is also involved in several philanthropic endeavors that provides aid
overseas as well as in the local community. She continues her family's tradition in providing superior products and services at competitive prices. Doerle
Food Services is dedicated to the services we provide and determined to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Doerle Food Services is a multi-million dollar independent, broad-line food service distributor of grocery, meats, produce, paper, chemical, and table-top
supplies. The company services a customer base which includes family and white table-cloth restaurants, fast food and multi-unit chains, health care
providers, schools, government contracts, casinos, and the energy and marine business. Doerle’s headquarters and main distribution center is located in
Broussard, Louisiana, and also has distribution centers in Shreveport and Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
EXPERIENCE
Doerle Food Services, LLC – Chairman/Managing Director
Doerle Food Services, LLC – Managing Director / C.E.O.
Doerle Food Services, LLC – V.P. Finance / Administration
Jefferson Island LLC d/b/a Rip Van Winkle Gardens , Owner / C.E.O.
Acadiana Mental Health Clinic – Registered Nurse/Counselor
2015 – Present
1988 – 2014
1980 – 1988
1996 – 2002
1971 – 1978
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree – M.S.W., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelors of Arts Degree, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri
Registered Nurse, Charity Hospital School Nursing, New Orleans, Louisiana
1980
1976
1971
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION
LSU 100 – (Louisiana State University) – Inclusion as one of the 100 Fastest Growing LSU Owned or Managed Business in the world.
LSU’s Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute recognizes successful “Tiger” Entrepreneurs.
2014
Junior Achievement of Acadiana - Business Hall of Fame, Business Person of the Year Award
2014
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year presented by Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business
2013
Distinguished Honoree presented by LSU School of Social Work – Inclusion as one of the 75 honorees
2013
LSU 100 – (Louisiana State University) – Inclusion as one of the 100 Fastest Growing LSU Owned or Managed Business in the world.
LSU’s Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute recognizes successful “Tiger” Entrepreneurs.
2013
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Logistics and Industrial Supplies Finalist in Gulf Coast Area
2012
Woman Who Mean Business Award – Presented by ABiz Acadiana Business. Annual awards presented to women of distinction for
their entrepreneurship, professionalism, civic involvement and community leadership.
2012
LSU 100 – (Louisiana State University) – Inclusion as one of the 100 Fastest Growing LSU Owned or Managed Business in the world.
LSU’s Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute recognizes successful “Tiger” Entrepreneurs.
2012
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) ˗ Doerle Food Services ranked 6th in 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™
in North America
2012
Acadiana’s Top 50 – Privately held companies – Doerle Food Services ranked 8th in 2011 Annual Sales Revenues within the
Acadiana geographic area
2011
LSU 100 – (Louisiana State University) – Inclusion as one of the 100 Fastest Growing LSU Owned or Managed Business in the world,
ranked 8th. LSU’s Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute recognizes successful “Tiger” Entrepreneurs.
2011
INC. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies (based on percentage of revenue growth from 2007 to 2010), Doerle’s ranked 1,558
2010
th
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) ˗ Doerle Food Services ranked 4 in 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led
Companies™ in North America
2010
Unipro – Key Distributor of the Year Award
2010
th
Acadiana’s Top 50 – Privately held companies – Doerle Food Services ranked 7 in 2010 Annual Sales Revenues within the
Acadiana geographic area
2010
ID Report – Doerle Food Services ranked #1 in 10 Biggest % Sales Increase (2010 vs 2009)
2010
Enterprising Women Award, Recipient - Presented by Enterprising Women Magazine. National Award recipients must demonstrate
fast-growth businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in
their communities. Many of these women are also leaders in key organizations that support the growth of women’s entrepreneurship.
2009
IFMA – Distinguished Industry Achievement Award, Recipient - Presented by International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA).
The Distinguished Industry Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual who has brought about positive change in the
foodservice distribution community and has been a pioneer in the areas of management, marketing and operations.
2008
Unipro – Key Distributor Award
2007
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION (CONT’D)
IFDA Cornerstone Award, Recipient - Presented by International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA). The Cornerstone Award
is presented annually to a leader who has shown extraordinary commitment in supporting the association’s efforts on behalf of the
industry and has played an integral role in leading IFDA.
2007
Unipro Foodservice, Inc. Board Member – Multi Unit Group
2006-2009
IFDA – International Foodservice Distributors Association – Executive Committee
2002-2007
International Foodservice Distributors Association (NAWGA/IFDA) – Board of Director
1990-2007
One of the Top 100 Women-Owned Business in USA, Women’s Enterprise (WE) Industry Focus: Women in Food and Beverage
Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Board – Industry Representative on Board
2004
2004-2005
IFDA – Distinguished Service Award, Recipient - Presented by International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) for outstanding
leadership and grace under fire.
2002
International Foodservice Distributors Association (NAWGA/IFDA) – Chairperson (First woman in the 97-year history of the organization
to serve as Chairperson)
2000-2002
Acadiana “Future Legends”, Recipient - Selected as one of twelve men and women to be featured on Acadiana Open Channel
community television. Selection for the series based on the influence on the lives and history of the community.
1995
Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Member
1993-1998
International Foodservice Distributors Association (NAWGA/IFDA) – Board of Governors
1992-2001
UniPro Foodservice, Inc. – served as Board of Director, Chairperson – Membership Committee, Past Chairperson – Marketing
Committee, sixty billion dollars ($60 billion) national purchasing co-op comprised of distributor members (*Note: First and only
woman serving on the Board in the 30-year history of the organization.)
1991-1998
Career Achievement Award – Connections, Recipient - Honoring women who have made significant contributions to the business
community and who serves as role models for other women.
1991
Distinguished Service Award, NAWGA/IFDA
1991
Entrepreneurial Women of Acadiana, Featured in a special cover story done by Daily Advertiser, a Lafayette, Louisiana newspaper, as one
of several entrepreneurial women who were considered to be making an impact on the economy of southwest Louisiana.
1990
CIVIC / COMMUNITY
Academy of the Sacred Heart, Board of Director, Term 2014-2017
Volunteered with medical & house construction Mission Team in
SOLT Haiti Mission, 2010-2013
Solomon House, Outreach Ministry of Episcopal Church
Church of Epiphany, served as Board of Director
Volunteered with medical mission team in Barahona,
Dominican Republic 2007-2009
Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Nicholls State University,
served as Board of Director
Church of Epiphany, served as Vestry Board of Director
First National Bank of Lafayette, Board of Director, Directors of
Loan Review Committee (First woman to serve on board in
100-year history of the bank)
Lafayette General Medical Center, served as Corporate Board
Member President
Iberia Parish Mental Health Association, served as Board of Director,
University of Southwestern Louisiana, College of Business
Administration, served on Executive Advisory Board
CAROLYN DOERLE SCHUMACHER
Shadows on the Teche, National Trust of Historic Preservation,
served as Board of Director
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