Garren Hamby
About Garren Hamby
Garren Hamby is the Director of Foodservice at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with extensive experience in various roles at General Mills and Coca-Cola.
Current Position at General Mills
Garren Hamby currently serves as the Director, Foodservice at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, Hamby leads the foodservice segment, implementing strategic initiatives and overseeing operations to enhance the company's performance in this sector. His responsibilities include managing key accounts, driving growth strategies, and fostering relationships within the industry.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Before assuming his current role, Garren Hamby has held several positions at General Mills. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Director of Foodservice Distribution in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, Hamby served as a Sr. National Account Executive for K-12 from 2013 to 2016, and before that, he was the Sr. National Account Executive for Gordon Food Service from 2011 to 2013. His earlier roles included Sales Operations Manager from 2010 to 2011 and Foodservice Account Manager for both Georgia (2008-2009) and Virginia (2007-2008).
Experience at Coca-Cola
Garren Hamby worked at Coca-Cola Consolidated as the Cold Drink Sales Manager for the West Virginia region from 2003 to 2007. He oversaw sales strategies and managed client relationships. Prior to this, Hamby served as District Sales Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises from 1997 to 2003, where he was responsible for district-level sales operations and team management.
Educational Background
Garren Hamby holds an MBA in Business Administration from Liberty University, achieved between 2005 and 2007. He also earned a BS in Management from Tusculum University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, Hamby obtained an AS in General Transfer from Cleveland State Community College, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in business leadership and sales management.
Leadership and Awards
At General Mills, Garren Hamby serves as the senior leader sponsor of the Asian Leadership Network and leads virtual recruiting efforts for the Convenience and Foodservice segment. He is a part of the Senior Leadership Team for this segment. Under his leadership, the distribution team achieved notable accolades, including the Sysco Supplier of the Year and Supply Chain Partner of the Year awards in fiscal year 2018. Additionally, his custom team won the Cinnabon Partner of the Year award.