Brian Stetler, MBA

Brian Stetler is an accomplished General Manager, thought leader, and strategic partner with over 27 years experience in Foodservice and Retail with large Multi-National companies including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kellogg Company, The Campbell Soup Company, and Unilever HPC. He has extensive experience in Sales, Operations, and Marketing working with C-Suite leaders and non-profit executives. His background is centered around Strategic Growth Planning, Consumer Marketing, Agency Management, Product Development, Consumer Marketing, Broker Networking, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Renegotiations, & Distributor management. This has allowed him to work with Global Fortune 500 Brands, U.S. Regional and National Foodservice Accounts, 501 C-3 Non Profits, National Distribution, National Convenience Retail, National Specialty Retail Accounts, and International Procurement.Brian is currently one of 15 U.S. Account Directors in The McDonalds Division and is responsible for 1,200 McDonalds Restaurants. This general management position requires Brian to oversee all sales, marketing, operations, and distribution representing 37MM Unit Cases. In addition, he manages the strategic relationship with 10 Ronald McDonald Houses.His consistent results and team orientation have led to several individual and team awards like the distinguished Waddy Pratt Award. In a prior role, Brian managed Coca-Cola's 2nd largest Convenience Retail account in the U.S. with direct responsibility for Circle K's U.S. Dispensed business, 10 U.S. Division offices, 1 Global procurement position in Luxembourg, and 4 U.S. Account Leads. Brian developed the widely successful Sleeves for Support platform for McDonald's that has raised in excess of $3MM to Ronald McDonald House Charities.He pioneered several other successful regional & national marketing campaigns including Score with a Ice Cold Coke, Share a Coke in Pure Michigan, Koozies for Kids, & The Pure Michigan Mix Frozen Drink. In addition to a busy career, he is Business Consultant, Adjunct faculty member at Kellogg Community College, WMU Board Member, and 8th Grade Basketball Coach.Product Knowledge: Carbonated and Non-Carbonated Beverages, Juices, Teas, Coffee, Smoothies, Frozen Beverages, Chilled Juices, Energy Drinks, Flavored Waters, Cereal, Wholesome Snacks, Food Ingredients, Pizza toppings, Vegetarian Foods, Meal Replacements, and more.Customer Experience: McDonald's, Circle K, Brinker International, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Chill's Restaurant's, Subway, Sodexho, Compass, Aramark, & more.