Foode Leadership
Ken Clay
An entrepreneur through and through, Ken Clay has made a career out of actualizing his passions and visions. As a 2x Chicago-based founder, Ken’s role as CEO of Foode consists of overseeing all the day-to-day operations, product management, client relations, and partnerships.
Ron Walden
Co-Founder/Chairman
Foode co-founder Ron Walden developed a passion for food at a young age, which continued to grow as he traveled the world on business during his tenure at Nike, the Jordan Brand, and Reed Exhibitions. He employed his business savvy to create Foode in order to help food lovers like himself discover and share dining experiences within a trusted community. Beyond the start-up world, he actively supports Ally2Action and ChargeFUZE, and has previously contributed to children’s education through All Hands Raised and The Nike School Innovation Fund.
Keith Houlemard
Co-Founder/Investor
Foode co-founder and investor Keith Houlemard (aka Houlie) developed a passion for food while traveling the world with Nike, where he held a 30-plus-year career. He formerly served as President of the Jordan Brand, Vice President and General Manager of Nike’s Olympic Games division, as well as Vice President and General Manager of Nike’s European Running Division. Beyond the start-up world, Keith stays busy with board and foundation work as a member of organizations like The Maurice Lucas Foundation, the Black Fives Foundation, and Advocates Pro Golf Association (APGA).
