Stanton Brown, MBA

Stanton Brown, MBA, has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Stanton is currently the Vice President & General Manager at Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. Prior to this, they worked at The Clorox Company as Vice President & General Manager, overseeing multiple brands with over $100 million in annual sales revenue. In their role, they were responsible for crafting and implementing long-term brand strategies, innovation pipelines, go-to-market approaches, and annual operating plans.

Before joining The Clorox Company, Stanton founded Full Speed Ahead Consulting in 2013, where they helped companies successfully reach their goals by developing strategic and tactical plans. Stanton also served as the President of a CPG manufacturing and B2C e-commerce company, where they increased annual revenue by 49% and improved various aspects of the business.

Stanton's experience also includes serving as Vice President of Marketing for Community Coffee, where they revised brand positioning and executed integrated marketing plans to drive significant increases in brand awareness and consideration. Stanton has also held leadership positions at SuperMedia LLC (formerly Verizon Information Services), RadioShack, PepsiCo, The Pillsbury Company, and Procter & Gamble.

Throughout their career, Stanton has demonstrated expertise in brand management, marketing strategy, advertising, innovation, and team leadership. Stanton has a strong track record of delivering results and driving growth in various industries.

Stanton Brown, MBA, has a diverse education history. Stanton began their academic journey at Western Hills High School, where they obtained a high school diploma in 1987. Following this, they attended The University of Texas at Austin from 1987 to 1992 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Government and History. Stanton's pursuit of higher education continued as they enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin's MBA program, specializing in Marketing and Operations Management. Stanton successfully completed their MBA degree in 1997. Additionally, Stanton expanded their knowledge and credentials by obtaining a Business Insight Bronze Level Certification from Delta Associates, Inc in December 2017.