Jay Pate

Jay Pate is an experienced sales professional with a diverse background in the food service and hospitality industries. Currently serving as the Regional Sales Director for Strategic Markets at CFS Brands since March 2024, Jay Pate has previously held positions such as Regional Sales Director at Winco, National Account Sales at Browne, and Director of Sales at Thunder Group Inc, where responsibilities included managing multiple states and rep groups. A track record of exceeding sales targets includes turning around a non-productive territory and developing significant food sales routes. Jay Pate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from the University of Illinois Chicago and an Associate's Degree in Humanities and Social Science from Gavilan College.