Sam Loera
About Sam Loera
Sam Loera serves as the Director of Sales Finance at Lennox Residential, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Frito-Lay and PepsiCo. He holds a BS/MS in Accounting from the University of North Texas and has worked in various finance and auditing positions over his career.
Current Role at Lennox
Sam Loera serves as the Director of Sales Finance for Lennox Residential. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the financial strategies and sales performance of the residential division. His role involves overseeing financial planning and analysis, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives.
Previous Experience at Frito-Lay
Loera has extensive experience at Frito-Lay, where he held multiple roles. He served as President of the Frito Lay Latino Network from 2015 to 2017, focusing on community engagement and representation within the company. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Manager in Global Sales Finance and as a Manager in Sales Finance for National SellEx, contributing to financial operations and strategy.
Career at PepsiCo
At PepsiCo, Sam Loera worked in Corporate Audit for North America from 2010 to 2012. His role involved assessing financial processes and controls, ensuring compliance and efficiency within the organization. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in corporate finance and audit practices.
Educational Background
Sam Loera studied at the University of North Texas, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Accounting. His academic tenure spanned from 2001 to 2005, equipping him with essential knowledge and skills in financial principles and practices.
Experience at Deloitte
Before his tenure in corporate finance, Loera worked at Deloitte as an AERS Senior Auditor from 2006 to 2010. In this role, he focused on audit and assurance services, gaining valuable insights into financial reporting and compliance, which have influenced his subsequent roles in finance.