Colton Payne

Colton Payne is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in various high-level positions within Brown-Forman since July 2012, including roles as Marketing Director for Asia and LUCRA, Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chief Brands Officer, and Global Brand Manager for esteemed brands such as Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. Prior to Brown-Forman, Colton co-founded and served as Chief Brand Officer at Beacon Mobile, LLC, leading digital solutions initiatives, and founded Colt-On.com, a successful music blog with significant readership. Colton's earlier career includes being an Account Executive at The Martin Agency, where management of integrated brand experiences for major clients was paramount. Colton holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University, an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Louisville, and a certification in Digital Strategy from Hyper Island.