Russ Johnson

Russ Johnson is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in sales management across the consumer goods and foodservice industries. Currently serving as Business Development Manager at Melitta North America since February 2017, Russ previously held the role of Vice President Sales for North America at ESPRO Inc., where responsibilities included overseeing sales and distribution across the US, Canada, and select export markets. Prior to this, Russ worked as Vice President of Sales at Prepara, effectively managing sales and distribution of kitchen and coffee tools. An earlier career at BODUM USA, Inc. as Sales Manager involved building relationships with major retailers, while initial roles as a Sales Representative at Regal Ware, Inc. and Key Account Representative at Quaker State Oil Corporation laid the foundation for success. Russ holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Communications from William Paterson University of New Jersey.