Responsible for sales of a $30 Million dollar market and the management of a five state territory including broker and distributor management, contract management, GPOs and Regional Chains.States covered include Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North & South Dakota.

Responsible for nationwide sales to Independent College & University segment as well as military sales. Main duties included managing top 100 C&U accounts, managing broker support and active participation in both NACUFS and NACC, including planning and execution of their national trade shows.

Responsible for managing key accounts and broker network to achieve annual sales goals in alignment with overall company sales strategy. Main duties included developing solid, long-term relationships with key customers and management and motivation of broker network. Territory sales of over $70MM with broker organizations throughout the Midwest (MI, WI, IL, IN).

Duties included managing distributors, Beverage Brand Manager and School Specialist for K-12 segment. Held position of Co-Chair of the Michigan School Food Service Association's Industry Committee.

Territory sales manager for beer, wine and spirits distributor in the West Michigan market. Responsibilities included increasing sales by obtaining new distribution and displays at both the retail and on-premise segments and ensuring excellent customer service through merchandising and shelf management.

Served as the leader of a fire support team (field artillery) assigned to dedicated infantry platoon. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Award (2) and National Service Medal (Recalled to active duty, February 1991, Operation Desert Storm)