Ryan Van Arnam
About Ryan Van Arnam
Ryan Van Arnam serves as the VP Region Managing Director at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the beverage industry, having worked in various managerial roles at Brown-Forman and Gallo Winery over a span of nearly two decades.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Ryan Van Arnam serves as the VP Region Managing Director at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from Atlanta, Georgia, overseeing regional management and strategic initiatives within the company. His role involves directing operations and ensuring the effective implementation of business strategies across his region.
Previous Positions at Brown-Forman
Ryan Van Arnam has held multiple roles at Brown-Forman over the years. He was the Off-Premise State Manager for Northern California from 2007 to 2009, followed by the On-Premise State Manager for the same region from 2009 to 2011. He then served as the State Manager for Northern California in 2011-2012, and as the West Division Retail Manager from 2012 to 2015 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Later, he worked as the VP Director of the Southeast Division in Greater Atlanta Area from 2018 to 2019.
Experience at Gallo Winery
Before joining Brown-Forman, Ryan Van Arnam worked at Gallo Winery as an Area Manager from 2004 to 2007. This role provided him with valuable experience in the wine industry, contributing to his expertise in sales and territory management.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Van Arnam earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from the University of San Diego, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background in computer science complements his management skills and enhances his analytical capabilities in the business environment.