Tom Lavacca III

Tom LaVacca III has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Tom currently works at nutpods as the Sr. Director of Sales, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to that, they were the Director of Sales at nutpods from February 2020 to October 2022.

Before joining nutpods, Tom worked at Challenge Dairy Products, Inc. as the Regional Sales Manager from August 2018 to February 2020.

Tom also has a long history with Natural Specialty Sales (NSS). Tom held multiple roles at NSS, including General Manager - Western US Grocery from October 2016 to August 2018, Director - Western US Grocery from February 2015 to October 2016, Senior Business Manager from July 2013 to February 2015, Business Manager from July 2012 to July 2013, Associate Business Manager - Leadership Development Program from December 2011 to July 2012, Analyst - Leadership Development Program from March 2011 to December 2011, Account Manager - Leadership Development Program from July 2010 to March 2011, and Outside Sales Rep from August 2009 to July 2010.

Prior to joining NSS, Tom worked as a Claims Case Manager II at Liberty Mutual Insurance from January 2009 to July 2009 and as an Account Executive at Ricoh Business Solutions from May 2008 to December 2008.

Tom started their career as a Financial Planning Assistant at Paul Knoblich Retirement Planning from June 2007 to May 2008.

Throughout their career, Tom has gained experience in sales, sales management, strategic planning, operations, brand management, trade funds management, and client relationship management. Tom has worked with multiple distributors and customers across various industries, specializing in natural, organic, and conventional grocery channels.

Tom LaVacca III earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Honors Financial Services, from Saint Mary's College of California. The exact start and end years of their education were not provided.