Brian Wells

Brian Wells has extensive work experience in various companies and roles. Brian is currently the Director of Sales Operations and Strategy at Basic American Foods since 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Partner at Cleghorn-Wells Consulting, LLC. Brian also served as an Advisory Board Member at College Food Network from 2020 to 2022 and as a Strategic Advisor at AdvisoryCloud for a brief period in 2020. Before that, they were the Head of Marketing, Foodservice at Pilgrim's from 2018 to 2020. From 2014 to 2018, they held positions at J.R. Simplot Company, including Group Director of Brand and Category Marketing and Marketing Director. Brian started their career at Foster Farms in 2008, where they served as a Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Manager in different departments. Additionally, they worked as a Marketing Manager at Basic American Foods from 1991 to 2008 and as a General Manager at Browning Automotive from 1981 to 1991.

Brian Wells completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management at California State University, Stanislaus. Brian attended the university from 1984 to 1989. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the same institution, from 1996 to 1999. Brian also obtained a certification in "Disrupting Yourself" from LinkedIn in July 2020.