Don Conner

Don Conner has extensive work experience in the beer industry, with a focus on sales and account management. Don started their career in 2002 as a Retail Sales Representative for Molson Coors, where they managed volume and distribution in 75 On-Premise accounts. Don then moved on to become an Area Sales Manager for Molson Coors, directing the Molson and Coors brands in Michigan and achieving significant growth in Coors Light trends. In 2006, they became a Distributor Sales Manager for MillerCoors/Molson Coors, heading the MillerCoors brands in Michigan for multiple distributors and achieving market share growth in the Detroit market area. Conner then joined MillerCoors as a Distributor Sales Manager in 2009, managing total MillerCoors brand performance for a major distributor in Florida. Don later served as a Chain Account Executive for Walmart, mentoring and motivating sales staff and spearheading multiple projects. In 2018, they joined Founders Brewing Co. as the National Key Account Manager for Walmart and Sam's Club, and later became the Vice President of National Accounts.

Don Conner attended Saginaw Valley State University from 1994 to 1998, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice/Psychology.