Brian Bade

Brian Bade has extensive experience in account management and business development within the beverage industry, currently serving as the Director of Key Accounts for Central & Eastern US at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. since December 2008, where responsibilities include managing key national chain accounts and developing strategic plans. Prior roles include National Account Manager, Business Development Manager at Sierra Nevada, and Chain Account Manager at Miller Brewing Company, where Brian oversaw significant sales volumes and account relationships. Earlier experience includes positions at Federated Marketing Services and Locher Brothers Inc., focusing on corporate account management and sales strategies. Brian holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Agricultural Industries Marketing from the University of Minnesota, completed in 1991 and 1995.