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Marla Gottschalk
AddedMar 31, 2024
UpdatedMay 31, 2026
Marla Gottschalk

Marla Gottschalk

Board Member, Potbelly

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Marla Gottschalk's Career

Potbelly
Potbelly

Chicago, IL, US

Board Member· Board
Reynolds Consumer Products
Reynolds Consumer Products

Lake Forest, IL, US

Board Member· Board
US Foods
US Foods

Rosemont, IL, US

Board Member· Board
Big Lots
Big Lots

Columbus, OH, US

Board Member· Board
UL Ventures
UL Ventures

Northbrook, IL, US

Board Member· Board

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Marla Gottschalk's Career

Potbelly
Potbelly
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Leadership at Potbelly

Dave PearsonDave PearsonBoard Member
David HeadDavid HeadBoard Member
Bob WrightBob WrightCEO
Joe BoehmJoe BoehmBoard Member

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