Kari Hampel

Kari Hampel is an accomplished foodservice sales representative with extensive experience in the specialty food industry, currently serving as the Director of National Distribution at Barry Callebaut Group since May 2019. Prior roles include National Sales Manager - Central and Product Specialist with European Imports, Inc., where Kari focused on building client relationships and providing exceptional customer service. Experience also includes positions at Technobake and EuroGourmet, where responsibilities encompassed national sales management and customer engagement. Earlier career highlights include roles as an Inside Sales Representative at World Wide Technology and as a Pastry Cook at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Kari holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Kansas State University and a Baking & Pastry Certificate from the French Pastry School.