Kristen Christopher

Kristen Christopher has extensive work experience in the distribution and sales industry. Kristen began their career at Sambazon as a Midwest Sales Manager in 2006 before moving to Maverick Brands as the Central US and Canada Sales Manager in 2007. In 2010, they joined KeHE Distributors as a Key Account Manager for Schnuck Markets and then progressed to roles such as Sr. Director of Key Accounts and Director of Trade Management. After leaving KeHE Distributors for a brief period, Kristen returned in 2020 and held positions as Vice President of Business Development and Vice President of Alternate Channels. In 2017, they worked at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits as the Director of Trade Development and later as the Director of Commercial Strategy.

Kristen Christopher obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia between 2000 and 2004. Kristen also holds a certification in WSET II from WSET—Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which was obtained in 2019.