Jake Wenz

Jake Wenz is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in executive roles, currently serving as President & CEO at Sazerac Company since January 2015, after holding positions as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Sazerac, Jake Wenz worked at PepsiCo - Frito Lay, where as Region Vice President, responsibilities included overseeing an $800 million business in the Pacific Northwest. Jake Wenz's career at Frito Lay included significant roles such as Senior Director of Sales for the Northeast region and various sales leadership positions. Earlier experience includes serving as Director of Procurement at Toys R Us, managing a procurement team for a major retail chain, and serving as a Lieutenant in the US Army. Jake Wenz holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.