Garrett Popcorn Shops®
David L. Michael is an experienced marketing executive currently serving as VP of Brand Marketing and Strategy at Garrett Popcorn Shops® since April 2022, where responsibilities include leading a team for the CPG Grocery business and overseeing multiple marketing functions. Prior to this role, David founded BrandScalers, LLC, offering strategic marketing services to emerging FMCG brands, and held interim consulting positions such as at Lemi Shine, focusing on innovation and marketing strategy. David's extensive background includes significant roles at The Hershey Company, where leadership in brand management and strategy for emerging snacks was demonstrated, as well as consulting for major clients during the tenure at Michael and Company, LLC. Additionally, David has a unique background as a freelance professional opera singer, performing extensively across North America. David L. Michael holds an MBA in Marketing from William & Mary and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Vanderbilt University.
Garrett Popcorn Shops®
Garrett Popcorn Shops® - A Chicago Tradition from the USA Since 1949 Since 1949, Garrett Popcorn Shops serves gourmet popcorn using wholesome ingredients in their secret family recipes, passed down for generations. Custom grown, non-GMO kernels are first hot-air popped, then enriched with flavor in seasoned, old-fashioned Copper Kettles. Because good things take time, Garrett Popcorn is only handcrafted in small batches throughout the day for ultimate freshness. In addition to limited time, seasonal flavours, Garrett Signature Recipes include: CaramelCrisp® (which can be selected with nuts), CheeseCorn, Buttery (a vegan treat), Plain and the famous Garrett Mix® – the original Chicago-style popcorn, which blends the sophisticated sweetness of CaramelCrisp® with the savoury goodness of CheeseCorn. Garrett enchants adoring fans around the world. In addition to 13 locations in hometown Chicago, Garrett Popcorn Shops also has shops in Las Vegas, Detroit, Atlanta, Dallas, Washington D.C, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand and South Korea. Garrett Popcorn Shops. Like No Other®