Kevin Bowers

Kevin Bowers is an experienced professional with over 20 years in sales, marketing, advertising, and procurement within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. Currently serving as the Corporate Category Manager for Procurement at Associated Wholesale Grocers since April 1996, Kevin manages over $375 million worth of National Brand CPG items across more than 13,000 SKUs. Previously, as the Private Label Category Manager, Kevin contributed to a Corporate Brand Program generating $565 million in sales, overseeing all facets of store brand development. With an earlier background as a Sales Account Manager at Daymon Worldwide and Grocery Retail Operations Manager at Kroger, Kevin has developed strong relationships in the industry and excelled in operational management. Kevin's educational journey includes studies at institutions such as Cornell University and Saint Joseph's University, focusing on Food Industry Management and Executive Leadership.