Our Story

It all started in 2007…

Kathleen and Matt Mayes set out to create a company that creates all natural foods that are healthy, convenient, and affordable. Focusing on breakfast, the Mayes' created a company that packages the highest quality oats using state of the art equipment, local sourcing, best in class R&D with the highest QA standards.  

Focusing on getting closer to the customer, the Mayes’ successfully farmed and packaged oats in Texas. They commissioned Texas A&M University, and together with some local farmers, created a locally sourced rolled oat — farmed and packaged in Texas for Texans.

Matt Mayes

President

Matt has served as President of Magi Foods since 2012 and has held key senior level positions with companies in the food manufacturing industry for both branded and private label business since 2009. Prior to that, Matt worked for HEB from 2000—2009 where he held a director level position in grocery procurement. Matt holds an MBA in finance and MA in Accounting from St. Mary’s University and BA from University of Texas at Austin. Matt resides in San Antonio and is married with 2 daughters. He enjoys spending time with his girls and racing his bicycle.

KATHLEEN Mayes

Founder

In July 2007, together with her husband, Matt Mayes, Kathleen and Matt launched Magi Foods LLC. Since inception, Magi Foods has operated its food manufacturing headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Kathleen is the integral “Chief Taste Officer,” the passion behind all its recipes, safety, quality programs, and training programs. Kathleen completed her MBA in Finance from Saint Mary’s University. For the next 10 years, Kathleen worked for RG Barry Corporation as a Corporate Planner and for SBC as a Finance Area Manager. Kathleen and Matt Mayes have been married for the past 18 years and are the proud parents of Jamie and Abbey.

ROGER DAVIDSON

Board Chairman

Roger Davidson is widely recognized by retailers and the financial community as a leading authority on the food and supermarket industries, having culled 30 years of experience working for a diverse group of companies that include Walmart Stores Inc., H.E.B. Food/Drug, SUPERVALU, Wild Oats and Ahold USA.

As President of his own advisory firm, Oakton Advisory Group, he currently counsels over 300 clients, ranging from retailers to investment managers in the US and Europe on strategic acquisitions, product development, private label, marketing, merchandising and supply chain efficiencies.  

Barbara Pulcini

Controller 

Barbara is the Controller at MaGi Foods, LLC since October 2022 overseeing all aspects of the accounting, payroll, and HR functions.  Barbara earned her BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1995 and has worked professionally in accounting for over 30 years.  She has worked in the manufacturing, medical and waste industries with over 20 years in the waste industry.  Barbara has experience in internal and external audit, financial and SEC reporting and all phases of managerial accounting.  Barbara lives in the San Antonio area with her husband.  She has five daughters and seven grandchildren.  She enjoys the outdoors, working out, tennis and pickleball.

Ryan Mohs

Quality Assurance

Ryan has ten plus years QA management experience in food production/manufacturing. Ryan has experience managing SQF and BRC quality programs serving both retail and food service customers such as: HEB, Labatt, Dairy Queen, Aldi, and Stripes to name a few. Ryan holds a BS in Business Management from Texas A&M Kingsville University.

Ivan Reid

Procurement Manager

Ivan Reid has 10+ years of supply chain management experience in various industries and a BS in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering from Southern Illinois University. He is a focused leader with an open-minded approach that is well-prepared and adaptive to rapid changing business environments. When Ivan isn’t refining processes and managing inventory, he can be found riding his bike, running with his wife and dog, or racing his Miata

Jesus Dorantes, jr

Production Manager

Jesus has over ten years operating as a Production Manager in various industries including seven + years in food manufacturing. In addition, Jesus has operated in various leadership roles to include QA and operations. Jesus has 2 kids and loves to make salsa from scratch.