Cris Yancey
About Cris Yancey
Cris Yancey has over 20 years of experience in the natural, organic, and specialty products industry, currently serving as an Account Manager at New Frontier Marketing, LLC and at C.A. Fortune in Spokane, Washington.
Work at CA Fortune
Cris Yancey has been employed at C.A. Fortune since 2018, accumulating six years of experience in the Spokane, Washington area. In this role, Yancey has leveraged extensive knowledge in natural products and the retail environment to manage accounts effectively. The position at C.A. Fortune allows Yancey to utilize skills developed over a 20-year career in the natural, organic, and specialty products industry.
Current Role at New Frontier Marketing, LLC
Since 2021, Cris Yancey has served as an Account Manager at New Frontier Marketing, LLC in Spokane, Washington. In this capacity, Yancey applies insights gained from previous roles to enhance client relationships and drive sales in the natural products sector. This position builds on Yancey's extensive background in retail and distribution.
Previous Experience in the Natural Products Industry
Cris Yancey has a robust background in the natural products industry, having worked as a Senior Account Manager at United Natural Foods from 2007 to 2017. This ten-year tenure in Auburn, WA, involved managing key accounts and contributing to the growth of natural and organic product lines. Prior to that, Yancey spent 11 years at Rosauers Supermarkets Inc, where roles included Floor Manager and Natural Foods Manager.
Education and Training
Cris Yancey completed high school at Lewis and Clark High School, earning a diploma between 1988 and 1991. Yancey furthered education at Spokane Community College, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2008 to 2010. Although no degree was achieved, this educational background supports Yancey's extensive professional experience.
Background in Retail and Distribution
With a total of 20 years in the natural, organic, and specialty products industry, Cris Yancey has spent a decade in retail and another decade as a distributor sales representative. This dual experience has equipped Yancey with a comprehensive understanding of both the retail landscape and the distribution processes essential for success in the natural products market.