Brett B.
About Brett B.
Brett B. serves as the Region Operations Manager for the USA & Canada East Region at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in various roles at Brown-Forman and other companies, he has developed a strong background in sales and marketing within the beverage industry.
Work at Brown-Forman
Brett B. has held multiple positions at Brown-Forman since joining the company. Currently, he serves as the Region Operations Manager for the USA & Canada East Region, a role he has occupied since 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to this, he worked as a State Manager for Hawaii from 2006 to 2008, and as an On Premise Market Manager in San Diego from 2005 to 2006. His experience also includes roles such as Market Brand Manager for Jack Daniel's in Texas from 2008 to 2011, and Territory Portfolio Manager for New England from 2012 to 2015. He briefly served as the Whiskey Portfolio & Distributor Execution Manager in 2018 before assuming his current position.
Education and Expertise
Brett B. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Dallas, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from The University of Texas at Austin, completing his degree from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in business management and marketing, which he applies in his various roles at Brown-Forman.
Background
Brett B. began his career in the beverage industry as a Sales Representative for Retail Wine at Glazer's Distributors from 2002 to 2003 in the Houston, Texas area. He then joined E. & J. Gallo Winery, where he participated in their Management Development Program from 2002 to 2005. Following this, he worked as a District Sales Manager for the Gallo Division at Republic National Distributing Company from 2003 to 2005 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His extensive experience in sales and management roles has contributed to his expertise in the industry.
Career Progression
Brett B.'s career at Brown-Forman reflects a steady progression through various managerial roles. He transitioned from an On Premise Market Manager in San Diego to a State Manager in Hawaii, and later to a Market Brand Manager for Jack Daniel's in Texas. His roles have evolved to include responsibilities such as Distributor Execution Manager and Region Operations Manager, showcasing his ability to adapt and grow within the organization.