Mission driven business executive with unique blend of leadership skills, vision and experience across multiple grocery industry leaders. I started my career practicing law before moving to grocery retail where I've led large teams at Walmart, Ahold Delhaize Peapod, eGrocer Farmstead, Whole Foods and C&S. As a former collegiate athlete, attorney and grocery executive, I am experienced at standing up new capabilities, elevating team performance and leading large cross functional teams to build a modern strategy. Ive led multiple functions including executive roles with P&L for $4B in private label, $2B in branded center store, $500M in fresh and omni-channel.I've leveraged my unique background to identify trends, create compelling storylines, evolve assortment, source better, negotiate contracts, and build creative strategies to grow business units into modern grocery. The value I've brought to organizations: - Created multi-year growth strategies for $4B business unit in the natural space - 10 years with Walmart in Sourcing, Merchandising, Strategy and International roles - Stood up International Sourcing and Imports at Ahold Delhaize - 10+ years leading, growing and building Private Label capabilities (including $B categories) - Launched 4 new grocery sites as Chief Merchant and Sourcing Officer of an eGrocer - 10-month assignment in China to build 3 year strategy for Walmart CFO driving $11M savings - Led team of 55+ in multi-billion retail sales while accelerating strategy, execution and priorities - Walmart Tech Chief of staff leading talent, portfolio and strategy for $34B indirect COGS - Drove International initiatives in 15+ countries to modernize organizations - Evolved Walmart Fresh Sourcing in 23 categories, 5,000+ stores and ~$500M sales - Led $2B+ General Merchandise organization with double digit growth at Ahold Delhaize - Championed initiatives to accelerate technology, innovation and global process design As an executive, I have been a part of the leadership team that developed the omnichannel strategy and foundation for growth and profit through item mix, margin, supply, negotiations and better buying / strategic sourcing in multiple markets and formats.When I am not working, I am spending time with my young family (wife Casey, and kids Miles and Merritt), as well as exploring, traveling to new places, running and being active playing mens league soccer. Sports, Arkansas and family are huge parts of my life - Go Hogs!