Michael Stephan

Michael Stephan has a diverse and extensive work experience in the sales and business development field. Michael is currently the Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Monterey Mushrooms, LLC, a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to this role, Michael served as the Senior Director of Sales at the same company from September 2022 to December 2022. Michael also held the position of Director of Sales, Western Region from January 2022 to September 2022 and Director of Sales - Eastern Region from October 2010 to January 2022.

Before joining Monterey Mushrooms, Michael worked at DOLE Fresh Vegetables as a National Account Sales Manager from July 2001 to December 2004 and as a Midwest Regional Sales Manager from April 1997 to July 2001.

Their career began at Acosta Inc in 1991 as a Senior Account Executive, where they represented produce clients and called on retail produce buyers in the Minneapolis market.

Their earliest known role was as a Sales Manager at Metro Produce Distributors Inc from September 1988 to June 1991.

Michael Stephan obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BSBM) with a focus on Business Administration and Management from St. Cloud State University in the year 1985-1988. Michael further pursued their education at Winona State University from 1984 to 1985, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BSBM) with a field of study in Army ROTC, Military Science, and Operations.

In addition to their formal education, Michael also holds a certification in Inbound Sales from HubSpot Academy, which they obtained in April 2018.