Bruce Leighton

Bruce Leighton has a diverse work experience that spans across multiple industries. Bruce started their career as a Seed Sales/Warehouse Associate at Holaday Seed Company in 2015. In 2016, they worked as a Sales Associate at MINDBODY, Inc., where they were responsible for generating outbound leads and conducting demonstrations. Bruce then interned at Constellation Brands as a Viticulture Intern in 2017 and at Syngenta as an Egronomist Intern in 2018. In 2019, they took on a Project Manager Internship at BrightView Landscapes, where they assisted project managers with data compilation and resource sharing.

Most recently, Bruce has been working at Tastry, starting as a Wine Consumer Liaison in February 2020. Bruce then transitioned to the role of Assistant Sales and Growth Manager in November 2020 before being promoted to Director of Winery Relations in June 2021. At Tastry, they contributed to the development of AI and analytical chemistry methods to predict sensory-based product preferences. Bruce'swork experience demonstrates their versatility and adaptability in various roles and industries.

Bruce Leighton attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2015 to 2019. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.