Experience

Vermont Smoke & Cure

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Sales

  • Jan 2023 - 1 year

  Vermont, United States



G.O.A.T. Fuel, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  Chicago, Illinois, United States



KILL CLIFF

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Commercial Officer

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Kill Cliff produces killer taste, clean energy Ignite and Recover as well as a premium line of Broad Spectrum Hemp CBD beverages. Kill Cliff is home to Joe Rogan, Kill Cliff Fight Club (MMA) and the proud exclusive energy provider to our home town Atlanta Braves.



Gilbert’s Craft Sausages

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Business Development

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2021

  Wheaton, IL Lead sales development for Gilbert's All Natural Craft Chicken Sausage - the fastest growing $ brand in the category for past 52 weeks. Gilbert's is currently sold in select Grocery, Club and Mass channel outlets throughout the United States. Brand acquired by Johnsonville in March, 2021



Big Red, Inc.

• VP/GM, International Division

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2018

  Austin, Texas Area Led all channel sales, marketing strategy and supply chain coordination in International markets for full line of Big Red products including CSDs, Xyience Performance Nutrition and Energy, All Sport Isotonic Powders and Specialty Brands. Have negotiated distributor and bottler development agreements in Middle East, Australia, South Africa, Europe, Canada, Mexico and China.



Neurobrands LLC. (drink neuro)

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, National Sales

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

  Burbank, CA Responsible for all channel sales strategy and marketing development on a national and international scale for Neuro functional beverages (Sonic, Bliss, Daily and Sleep). Channels included Grocery, Mass, Drug, Convenience, Foodservice, Military and Specialty.



Big Red Inc.

• Vice President, Central Region/International Development

  • May 2009 - Nov 2013

  Greater Chicago Area Top 10 Beverage company in US - Big Red, full line of flavor CSDs, All Sport Isotonics, Energy, Relaxation and specialty beverages for all channels. Led Central Region development in all channels of retail and managed full DSD system as well as integrated marketing and new product intros. Led International Brand Development into Australia, Middle East, Europe, Africa and China.



G-Pure Energy, Inc

• President

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2009

  Launched G Pure Energy - high image, quality enhanced water in US and international markets. Oversee product development from conception to full national product launch.



Red Bull North America

• Vice President, General Manager

  • 2000 - 2007

  Central Region - US Management of all sales, distribution, marketing and finance processes in 15 state market area and over $400MM in annual sales



The Minute Maid Company

• Group Account Manager - East Region

  • 1997 - 2000

  Greater Chicago Area Led sales process, people and brand development for all Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice and Packaged Juice sales to Foodservice Operators in 26 state territory



PepsiCo

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Accounts Manager

  • 1994 - 1997

  Chicago, IL National account restaurant, airline, hotel and on premise sales for Snapple and Gatorade brands. Led national sales team in $ growth and account expansion.

• Marketing Equipment Manager

  • 1990 - 1994

  Southern California Managed largest equipment purchasing, installation and refurbishment facility in US at the time for Pepsi. All vending, visual coolers and fountain equipment purchase and installation for Southern California BU and all refurbishment for total CA market.