Samuel Braden

Samuel Braden is an experienced operations leader with a diverse background in supply chain management within the food distribution industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Operations for the West Region at RealCold since November 2021, Samuel previously held key leadership roles including Operations Manager at Alpine Food Distributing, Inc. and Director of Operations at Core-Mark International. Samuel's extensive experience at UNFI included responsibilities as Director of Operations, overseeing a significant expansion of facilities and achieving recognition for financial and operational excellence. Earlier career positions included managerial roles at Starbucks, P&O Cold Logistics, Nature's Best Powered by KeHE, and Hughes Family Markets, where Samuel honed expertise in budget accountability, team management, and continuous improvement initiatives across various distribution environments.