Ken Thompson

Ken Thompson is an experienced professional in the beverage alcohol industry with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as an Account Executive at Republic National Distributing Company since May 2020, Ken has held multiple leadership roles including Director National Accounts Retail and Senior Account Executive National Accounts. Prior to this, Ken accumulated significant experience at Young's Market Company from July 2013 to January 2022 as Director of Sales, Account Executive, and Account Manager. Ken's earlier tenure at E. & J. Gallo Winery from August 2003 to July 2013 included roles such as Category Manager, Trade Marketing Manager, Category Analyst, and Sales Representative, providing comprehensive expertise in sales strategy, data analysis, and cross-merchandising programs. Ken holds a degree in History, History and Business/Economics from UC Santa Barbara, attended Moorpark College, and has a strong background in consultative selling and territory management.