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Erika Cottrell has extensive experience in marketing and leadership roles. Erika started their career as a VP of Marketing and HR at Tully's Coffee in 2001. Erika then worked at Front Porch Classics, where they served as the Director of Finance, VP of Finance & Operations, and Vice President - General Manager.
In 2007, Erika joined Sababa Toys / Front Porch Classics as the Head of Operations/Finance & President of FPC. Erika later moved on to Monterey Gourmet Foods, where they served as the VP of Innovation. During their time there, they provided strategic direction and leadership to a team of marketing professionals, developed an innovation pipeline, and managed the transition activities resulting from acquisition.
From 2011 to 2014, Erika worked at Sahale Snacks, first as the VP Marketing and later as the VP Marketing + Operations. Erika developed and led the Operations team, delivered oversight and strategic direction across branding and marketing, and exceeded annual brand financial goals.
Erika then joined The J.M. Smucker Company in 2014, where they held various roles including Director of Marketing for Sahale Snacks, Vice President, Marketing - Consumer Foods Division, and General Manager - Sahale Snacks. Erika provided strategic leadership for multiple trusted brands and was recognized for their engagement and fast adoption in a period of intense change.
In 2020, Erika joined The Middleby Corporation as the General Manager - Coffee Solutions Group. Erika consolidated multiple locations and brands, created a strategic plan for business transformation, and effectively managed through the challenges of the pandemic.
Prior to their current role, Erika worked at Harbor Wholesale as the Vice President Marketing, overseeing marketing, branding, communication, graphics, and events for the Business Unit. Erika then transitioned to Harbor Foods as the Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for managing all aspects of the company's brand strategy, marketing, communications, graphic design, and corporate events.
Throughout their career, Erika has shown a strong track record of driving growth, managing teams, and delivering results.
Erika Cottrell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Marketing from the University of Washington. Additionally, they have obtained a certification in Digital Marketing Foundations from LinkedIn in 2021.
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Harbor Foods
Harbor Foods is dedicated to supporting our local entrepreneurs that provide jobs in their communities, bring convenience to busy lives, and invite us all to experience life around the table. Every day. Harbor is proud to receive one of the coveted 2023 Washington's Best Workplaces Awards and recognition as one of Washington's Fastest-growing Private Companies. Harbor Foods is the largest independent 4th generation family-owned distributor on the West Coast, obsessed with the success of each of its 1,200+ team members. Harbor Foods and subsidiaries Harbor Wholesale and Harbor Foodservice serve over 8,000 restaurants, hospitality venues, conveniences stores, and independent grocers with a wide selection of local and national products, business solutions and Harbor owned Real Fresh Brands™. Brands such as Scratch Dig-in-Chicken™, Mountain Fresh™, Via Vita Pizza®, Split Shift®, Watertown Craft Roasted®, Mein Street®, and Skippers®. Harbor Foods also houses Northlink Logistics, an end-to-end third-party logistics company where our culture and values create a unique hassle-free experience. For additional information, please visit us at harborfoods.com.