Jason Sampson
About Jason Sampson
Jason Sampson serves as the Regional Vice President at Advance Auto Parts, overseeing operations in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico since 2018. He has a diverse background in management roles across various companies, including Best Buy and PETCO, with expertise in process improvement and financial management.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Jason Sampson serves as the Regional Vice President at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees operations in the Southwest Region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. He manages a significant workforce, leading over 350 locations and approximately 3,500 employees. His responsibilities include focusing on sales and business operations, ensuring that the company's objectives are met effectively.
Previous Experience at Best Buy
Jason Sampson has extensive experience with Best Buy, where he held multiple positions from 2002 to 2013. He served as General Manager for six years, overseeing operations in the Greater Memphis Area and Huntsville, Alabama. He also worked as a District Services Manager for 11 months in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area and as a District Sales Manager for Best Buy For Business from 2010 to 2012, covering the TN/KY/OH regions. His time at Best Buy provided him with a strong foundation in retail management.
Career Background in Retail Management
In addition to his roles at Best Buy, Jason Sampson has held various management positions in the retail sector. He was a General Manager at Garden Ridge from 2002 to 2004 in the Greater Memphis Area. After his tenure at Best Buy, he worked as a District Manager at PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. for one year in the Houston, Texas Area. He also served as an Area Manager for XL Parts from 2014 to 2017, where he focused on e-commerce strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jason Sampson studied at Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Management from 1995 to 1997. He also completed his high school education at Nimitz High School from 1991 to 1995. His expertise includes continuous process improvement, budgeting, and P&L financial management. He specializes in transformational change and talent management, which are critical skills in his current leadership role.
Leadership and Strategic Involvement
In his current capacity, Jason Sampson acts as a Board of Director liaison at Advance Auto Parts. He is involved in strategic initiatives, particularly focusing on e-commerce strategies. His leadership extends to managing a large workforce and implementing effective business operations, demonstrating his capability in both Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) sales.