Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. Skilled in Customer Marketing, Consumer Products, Account Management. Strong sales and marketing background . Owned full P&L including 5 production sites and warehouses. Responsible for all commercial, operational, financial, and personnel performance for the Goose Island Beer Company.Seeking a role to positively impact an organization by using my expertise in people management, brand building, revenue growth, and teamwork. My 23 years in the beer industry have been the thrill of a lifetime, and a great source of personal pride including a consistent record of increased responsibilities, promotions, and accomplishments.Any good leader will tell you that this is only done with great support. I have been inspired by my teams. I want to uncover what they are good at, how it can help our team and how they can make a unique contribution. I continuously ask them “Is that special talent (or talents) of yours being utilized and recognized? What obstacles do I need to remove in order to allow you to optimize your special talent(s)?” When all of these questions are answered very honestly by every team member, we have been able to move mountains!My hobbies include fitness, reading, history, travel, German language, and coaching youth team sports.Expertise: Divisional President; Full P&L Ownership; General Manager; Profit Improvement; Financial Acumen; Retail; Distributor Management; Event Creation; Staff Development; Operations Management; Brewery Operations; International Distribution; Consumer Products