IT’S NOT ABOUT US, IT’S ABOUT YOU! CURA stands apart from other GPOs because we base our business approach solely on your contract opportunity analysis – no buying obligations whatsoever! Manufacturer direct and distributor programs are analyzed for “same products” to determine which product option provides the best

overall financial results for the institution. Under each member’s direction, CURA works to optimize products as well as bundle items to yield increased savings for you. CURA provides additional support, detailed information, management reports and access to over 350 manufacturers and 90,000 items, contracts with terms for deviated pricing, rebates, pricing protection mechanisms, and more. CURA understands the unique circumstances and specifications that each member requires. There is no standard approach, as our programs are developed on a team effort basis.  Our members define their requirements and CURA supplies analysis, resources and contracts to create industry-leading, high-value and sustainable programs. We encourage you to allow our team to benchmark your current program. Our financial results are robust and continue to improve year-after-year. Regardless of the outcome of our review, a due diligence process will have been completed, ensuring your institution is maximizing your purchasing power and support networks. We encourage your team to benchmark our program with no obligation.

MEET THE CURA TEAM
DAVID CAMPBELL CO-FOUNDER & CEO
MICHAEL DEROUSSE CO-FOUNDER
CONNIE BILLINGTON OPPORTUNITY ANALYST
MATTHEW BIETTE MEMBER DEVELOPMENT 
& ADVANCEMENT
IT’S NOT ABOUT US, IT’S ABOUT YOU! CURA stands apart from other GPOs because we base our business approach solely on your contract opportunity analysis – no buying obligations whatsoever! Manufacturer direct and distributor programs are analyzed for “same products” to determine which product option provides the best
MEET THE CURA TEAM
DAVID CAMPBELL CO-FOUNDER & CEO
MICHAEL DEROUSSE CO-FOUNDER
David Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO Prior to the launch of CURA, Dave had a consulting career specializing in food service contract management and prime vendor selection, strategic purchasing and financial and operational analysis for self-operated educational institutions. As well, Dave served as a Vice President with a national food service company and was responsible for company-wide support departments comprised of universities, colleges and K-12 schools. Strategic purchasing, product specifications, rebate collection, manufacturer relationships, supplier audit and other key procurement elements are an integral component of his consulting and operational 
management careers.
BIOGRAPHY
Michael DeRousse, Co-Founder Michael DeRousse is the former Director of Campus Dining Services at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Michael is cofounder of the CURB buying group and the California Food Directors’ Roundtable and an IFMA Silver Plate recipient. He regularly advises manufacturers on university food service trends and food requirements including such companies as Basic American Foods, Tyson Foods, Kraft Foods, The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, General Mills, Nestle, Land O'Lakes and Cargill to mention a few. Michael is known as a visionary in the College and University sector. CURA is his latest contribution to the industry.
CONNIE BILLINGTON OPPORTUNITY ANALYST
MATTHEW BIETTE MEMBER DEVELOPMENT 
& ADVANCEMENT
BIOGRAPHY
Matthew Biette, Member Development 
& Advancement Matthew is the former Director of Dining at Middlebury College and has over 28 years of his 40 years in food service within the College and University arena. Before joining the educational sector, he worked in hotels, restaurants and 
off-premise catering. He has consulted to the Food and Beverage Industry specializing in sustainability, HACCP, customer service, operational efficiency, and purchasing. Matthew has been a food broker and worked in the farm sector advancing sustainability specifically as it relates to Farm to Table sourcing, anaerobic digestion, 
and waste management.
BIOGRAPHY
Connie Billington, Opportunity Analyst Connie Billington has spent the majority of her career in the food and beverage marketplace. She has owned and operated a food brokerage company, a consulting company and was a key participant back in 1999 with a start-up .com company that today, is one of the largest third-party purchasing companies in the country. For nearly 10 years she worked extensively with contracting, cost savings analysis, supply chain management and member development at Foodbuy LLC. Connie has a passion for volunteerism. Over the years she has devoted many hours to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Children’s Restoration Network, USO and more recently in Nevada with Main Street Gardnerville/Heritage Park Gardens, and Douglas County Back Pack Buddies. A quote that best describes Connie’s intensity for her beliefs is “When work, commitment and pleasure all become one, you reach that deep well where passion lives and nothing is impossible”.

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IT’S NOT ABOUT US, IT’S ABOUT YOU! CURA stands apart from other GPOs because we base our business approach solely on your contract opportunity analysis – no buying obligations whatsoever! Manufacturer direct and distributor programs are analyzed for “same products” to determine which product option provides the best overall financial results for the institution. Under each member’s direction, CURA works to optimize products as well as bundle items to yield increased savings for you. CURA provides additional support, detailed information, management reports and access to over 350 manufacturers and 90,000 items, contracts with terms for deviated pricing, rebates, pricing protection mechanisms, and more. CURA understands the unique circumstances and specifications that each member requires. There is no standard approach as our programs are developed on a team effort basis. Our member’s define their requirements and CURA supplies analysis, resources and contracts to create industry-leading, high-value and sustainable programs. We encourage you to allow our team to benchmark your current program. Our financial results are robust and continue to improve year-after-year. Regardless of the outcome of our review, a due diligence process will have been completed, ensuring your institution is maximizing your purchasing power and support networks.
MICHAEL DEROUSSE CO-FOUNDER
BIOGRAPHY
Michael DeRousse, Co-Founder Michael DeRousse is the former Director of Campus Dining Services at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Michael is cofounder of the CURB buying group and the California Food Directors’ Roundtable and an IFMA Silver Plate recipient. He regularly advises manufacturers on university food service trends and food requirements including such companies as Basic American Foods, Tyson Foods, Kraft Foods, The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, General Mills, Nestle, Land O'Lakes and Cargill to mention a few. Michael is known as a visionary in the College and University sector. CURA is his latest contribution to the industry.
DAVID CAMPBELL CO-FOUNDER & CEO
David Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO Prior to the launch of CURA, Dave had a consulting career specializing in food service contract management and prime vendor selection, strategic purchasing and financial and operational analysis for self-operated educational institutions. As well, Dave served as a Vice President with a national food service company and was responsible for company-wide support departments comprised of universities, colleges and K-12 schools. Strategic purchasing, product specifications, rebate collection, manufacturer relationships, supplier audit and other key procurement elements are an integral component of his consulting and operational 
management careers.
IT’S NOT ABOUT US, IT’S ABOUT YOU! CURA stands apart from other GPOs because we base our business approach solely on your contract opportunity analysis – no buying obligations whatsoever! Manufacturer direct and distributor programs are analyzed for “same products” to determine which product option provides the best overall financial results for the institution. Under each member’s direction, CURA works to optimize products as well as bundle items to yield increased savings for you. CURA provides additional support, detailed information, management reports and access to over 350 manufacturers and 90,000 items, contracts with terms for deviated pricing, rebates, pricing protection mechanisms, and more. CURA understands the unique circumstances and specifications that each member requires. There is no standard approach as our programs are developed on a team effort basis. Our member’s define their requirements and CURA supplies analysis, resources and contracts to create industry-leading, high-value and sustainable programs. We encourage you to allow our team to benchmark your current program. Our financial results are robust and continue to improve year-after-year. Regardless of the outcome of our review, a due diligence process will have been completed, ensuring your institution is maximizing your purchasing power and support networks.
MICHAEL DEROUSSE CO-FOUNDER
BIOGRAPHY
Michael DeRousse, Co-Founder Michael DeRousse is the former Director of Campus Dining Services at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Michael is cofounder of the CURB buying group and the California Food Directors’ Roundtable and an IFMA Silver Plate recipient. He regularly advises manufacturers on university food service trends and food requirements including such companies as Basic American Foods, Tyson Foods, Kraft Foods, The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, General Mills, Nestle, Land O'Lakes and Cargill to mention a few. Michael is known as a visionary in the College and University sector. CURA is his latest contribution to the industry.
DAVID CAMPBELL CO-FOUNDER & CEO
David Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO Prior to the launch of CURA, Dave had a consulting career specializing in food service contract management and prime vendor selection, strategic purchasing and financial and operational analysis for self-operated educational institutions. As well, Dave served as a Vice President with a national food service company and was responsible for company-wide support departments comprised of universities, colleges and K-12 schools. Strategic purchasing, product specifications, rebate collection, manufacturer relationships, supplier audit and other key procurement elements are an integral component of his consulting and operational 
management careers.