Jason Evans
About Jason Evans
Jason Evans serves as the Director of Business Development at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Denver, Colorado, bringing over 20 years of experience in food service sales and management.
Work at Americold
Jason Evans has served as the Director of Business Development at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2020. Based in Denver, Colorado, he has been with the company for four years. In this role, he is responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic initiatives to enhance the company's market presence in the logistics sector.
Previous Experience in Food Service Sales
Prior to his current role, Jason Evans held various positions at The Schwan Food Company, contributing significantly to its operations. He worked as the District General Manager for Schwan's Home Service, the Director of Non-Commercial & National Accounts, and the Senior Director of Foodservice Sales. His tenure at The Schwan Food Company spanned over 15 years, during which he developed expertise in sales management and operational leadership.
Sales Leadership at Other Companies
Jason Evans has also held leadership roles at several other companies in the food service industry. He served as the Vice President of Sales at SunOpta from 2018 to 2020 and as the West Zone Sales Director at AdvancePierre Foods from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as the Director of Sales - West at Idahoan Foods in 2015-2016, further enhancing his experience in sales strategy and team management.
Education and Expertise
Jason Evans studied at Southwest Minnesota State University, where he earned an Interdisciplinary Degree in Speech Communication and Marketing from 1989 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive experience in food service sales and management, with a focus on PL and budget management, coaching, and people development. He specializes in consultative selling, broker management, and strategic sales planning.
Career Development and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in food service sales and management, Jason Evans has developed a strong skill set that includes tactical execution and situational leadership. His career reflects a commitment to building winning teams and organizations, focusing on delivering strong sales, operational, and financial results across various roles in the industry.