Bob Ryan
About Bob Ryan
Bob Ryan serves as the Region Operations Manager for the West Division at Brown-Forman, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and previously held positions at E. & J. Gallo Winery.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Bob Ryan serves as the Region Operations Manager for the West Division at Brown-Forman, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he manages two direct reports responsible for overseeing operations across 20 states, which represent Brown-Forman's largest profit center. His responsibilities include leading the localization of annual business imperatives to prioritize market and brand activities aimed at achieving net sales targets. Additionally, he collaborates with distributor partners to ensure alignment of their key performance indicators with those established by Brown-Forman's RTC group.
Career History at Brown-Forman
Bob Ryan has a long tenure at Brown-Forman, having held multiple positions since 1996. His roles have included Field Marketing Manager for Off-Premise in Chicago, Chain Marketing Manager, and Territory Portfolio Manager for various regions, including Illinois, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and others. He also served as the Field Integration Manager for the Midwest Division and as the Territory Portfolio Manager for Texas/Oklahoma from 2015 to 2019. His diverse experience within the company spans over two decades, contributing to his current leadership role.
Previous Experience in the Wine Industry
Before joining Brown-Forman, Bob Ryan worked at E. & J. Gallo Winery, where he held several positions from 1990 to 1993. He served as Area Manager in Frankfort, Germany, and later as District Manager for Gallo Wines in Champaign, Illinois. His early career included a role as a Sales Representative for Gallo Wines in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This background in the wine industry provided him with foundational experience that has contributed to his success in subsequent roles at Brown-Forman.
Educational Background
Bob Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Tulsa, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. His education provided him with essential knowledge and skills that have supported his career in sales and operations management within the beverage industry.