Kyle Whitacre, MBA

Kyle Whitacre, MBA, has an extensive work experience spanning different companies and roles. Kyle is currently serving as the Head of Sales at AbiMar Foods, Inc. since November 2022. Prior to this, they held various positions at CR Brands, Inc., including Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Commercialization from January 2020 to October 2022, Vice President of Sales & Marketing from January 2020 to January 2022, and Director of Sales - Strategic Accounts from June 2017 to December 2019.

Before joining CR Brands, Inc., Kyle worked at The Jel Sert Company, where they held the position of Vice President of National Accounts - Grocery East from August 2016 to June 2017. Kyle also served as the National Accounts Manager from September 2015 to August 2016 and as the Category Insights Manager - Eastern Region from December 2012 to August 2015.

Kyle's career began at Advantage Sales & Marketing as a Customer Development Manager from February 2011 to December 2012. Kyle also worked at KeyBank as a Business Banking Relationship Manager from October 2010 to February 2011. Prior to that, they had a notable tenure at Kellogg Company, where they held several positions, including Account Executive from August 2007 to December 2009, Customer Sales Manager from February 2005 to August 2007, and Retail Sales Representative from January 2003 to February 2005.

In addition to their corporate roles, Kyle Whitacre has also worked as an Adjunct Professor in the Marketing Department at Youngstown State University, where they taught a Principles of Marketing course to MBA students without a business background from October 2012 to December 2012.

Kyle Whitacre, MBA, has a diverse education history. Kyle first attended The University of Akron from 1998 to 2002, where they earned their B.S.B.A. degree with a focus on International Business and Consumer Marketing. In 2000, they participated in a study abroad program at Huron University USA in London.

Following this, Kyle pursued further education at Cleveland State University from 2010 to 2011, earning their MBA with a Global Focus.

In addition to their formal education, Kyle has obtained two certifications. In November 2013, they became a Certified Professional Category Analyst through the Category Management Association. Kyle later obtained the Certified Professional Category Manager certification in March 2015, also from the Category Management Association.