Tom Quiery
About Tom Quiery
Tom Quiery serves as the Category Manager for Poultry at US Foods, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in marketing from Marquette University and extensive experience in category management across various protein sectors.
Work at US Foods
Tom Quiery has been employed at US Foods since 2012, progressing through various roles to his current position as Category Manager - Poultry. He started as an Associate Category Manager for Seafood from 2012 to 2013, followed by a role as Associate Category Manager - Pork from 2013 to 2015. In his current role since 2015, he has been responsible for managing poultry categories, focusing on product strategy and stakeholder engagement in Rosemont, IL.
Education and Expertise
Tom Quiery earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Marquette University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in marketing principles, which he applies in his current role at US Foods. His expertise includes conducting Category RFPs and leading cross-functional teams to implement new initiatives.
Background
Before joining US Foods, Tom Quiery worked at Topco Associates LLC for a total of eight years. He began as a Buyer's Assistant in the Center Store/Grocery division from 2004 to 2007 and later served as a Business Analyst from 2007 to 2012. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of product management and category strategies.
Achievements
In his role at US Foods, Tom Quiery influences the development of new company initiatives by leading pilot executions. He balances the motivations of various stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes and fosters the growth of his direct reports and less tenured co-workers from other departments. His leadership in cross-functional teams includes collaboration with stakeholders at all levels, from interns to executives.