In Memory of Chuck Nolan…
November 21, 2025 in 40th Anniversary, News
Laurie Hyllberg
Laurie champions Kinsa Group’s position as the top food and beverage recruiting firm in the nation and its presence in the global FMCG marketplace. To her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Business Management, and Marketing she adds over 20 years of executive search experience in the food and beverage industry at Kinsa. Building a network of executives and professionals through membership in the Women’s Foodservice Forum, Institute of Food Technologists, FaB Wisconsin, Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network, and maintaining professional expertise in recruiting as an Executive Board Member for the Recruiters Of Wisconsin association, Laurie is able to connect top talent in the food industry with food and beverage processors and foodservice providers growing their teams at the C-Suite, VP, Director, and Management level. Connect with Laurie today!
It is with deep reflection that we share with you, our network, the passing of Chuck Nolan, Founder of Kinsa Group (est. 1985) at the age of 94 on November 6, 2025.
Chuck built Kinsa Group on a belief that strong leadership and meaningful industry connections can transform food and beverage companies and careers. His vision, integrity, and compassion continue to guide our work today.
He instilled a positive attitude in the recruiters he mentored, a few of which are still with your Kinsa team today (Joe Sommerfeldt, Dave Rothe, Shelly Jackson, and Laurie Hyllberg).
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who were impacted by his life as we were.
Thank you, Chuck, for the foundation you created and the lives you touched.
— The Kinsa Group Team
