Dean Farnan

Dean Farnan has extensive experience in procurement, inventory management, and business development within the grocery wholesale industry. Currently serving as a Project Consultant and Executive Director of Inventory Management at Associated Wholesale Grocers since January 2020, Dean oversees a team of 60 and is responsible for inventory management across multiple product categories. Previous roles at the same company include Director of Center Store and Business Development Manager, showcasing a progressive career that began in 1988. Prior to this, Dean held the position of District Manager at Food Giant Supermarkets, managing multiple store operations. Dean Farnan earned a B.S. in Secondary Education from Northwest Missouri State University.