With a keen eye for innovation and creativity Brian has had over 25 years of experience is process management, sales, merchandising, and retail. Brian has successfully driven sales and operational excellence. Currently Brian is Midwest Sales Territory Manager at FITBENCH. Brian is a proven leader who works with internal cross functional teams, national vendors to drive and inspire customers.In 8 years at Kohl’s Department Stores Brian has progressively moved and challenged the status quo. Brian encourages his teams to keep their eyes open and believes a changing store environment or style is one that will win in the long run. Brian has supported many divisions at Kohl’s and perhaps his most compelling experience is the work his team performed for the home reflow (adjacently creating a store experience that is easy and inspiring). Worked on several brand launches of Under Armour, Nine West, Scott Living, Food Network, Columbia, Vans and the biggest to date in the additional of the Adidas Lauch Pad. The vendor partnerships established have moved the needle and created a successful path for major brand growth.He has exceptional interpersonal skills and is a dynamic team player with outstanding communication abilities. Brian graduated from the University of Wisconsin Parkside with a degree in Art and Illustration. In addition to his schooling Brian had an athletic scholarship to run cross country/track and field. Brian has been a coach for over 15 years and even coached 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel in grade school and high school. He currently lives in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin with his wife, Laura and three children, Abby, Zachary, and Owen.