Jared Ray
About Jared Ray
Jared Ray is the Distributor Manager, Away from Home - East at Califia Farms, with extensive experience in managing distributor relationships and brand building in the foodservice industry.
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Jared Ray serves as the Distributor Manager, Away From Home - East at Califia Farms. He has been in this role since 2022, operating out of Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Current Company
Jared Ray is currently employed at Califia Farms, where he holds the position of Distributor Manager, Away from Home - East. He began this role in 2022. Califia Farms is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Previous Work Experience at RISE Brewing Co.
From 2020 to 2022, Jared Ray worked at RISE Brewing Co. as the Director of Sales - Foodservice / OCS / On-Premise. During his tenure, he focused on expanding sales channels and optimizing performance in the foodservice sector.
Previous Work Experience at Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Jared Ray has held multiple roles at Stumptown Coffee Roasters. He served as Director of Sales - East from 2017 to 2019, and as Senior Sales Manager from 2016 to 2017. Earlier, he was the South West Sales Manager from 2014 to 2015, where he managed sales operations in the Austin, Texas area.
Background in Coffee Industry
Jared Ray has a robust background in the coffee industry, having worked at multiple prominent coffee companies. He was the Director of Wholesale at Revelator Coffee Company from 2015 to 2016, and Director of Operations and Training at Storyville Coffee Company from 2012 to 2014. His earlier roles at Zoka Coffee Roasters included Sr. Account Manager and Customer Service Specialist / Wholesale Account Manager.
Educational Background
Jared Ray studied at The University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. His educational background has equipped him with a broad understanding of global affairs, which complements his extensive experience in sales and operations.
Expertise in Distributor Relationships and Sales
Jared Ray has extensive experience in managing distributor relationships within the foodservice industry, particularly in the eastern United States. He possesses a strong background in brand building and is recognized for driving results through innovative strategies. His comprehensive skill set includes financial planning and data analysis, which supports his leadership roles in sales and operations.