Barry Schrader

Barry Schrader is an experienced Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. In 2022, they joined the Til Valhalla Project as Vice President, where they strive to increase sales and manufacture efficiently to further support Fallen American Heroes and help prevent veteran suicide. From 2019 to 2021, they were Vice President of Operations at Sysco, where they led the great associates and leaders of Sysco Jacksonville and worked collaboratively with Sales and Merchandising to improve customer satisfaction and service. From 2006 to 2012, they held various roles at The Coca-Cola Company, including Vice President of Market Unit Field Operations/Transition Lead Supply Chain, Distribution Center Manager III, Distribution Center Manager, and Sales Center Manager. In 2012, they were also responsible for leading a $4 billion project transitioning Texas, Florida, New York tri-state area, and Canada's Coca-Cola supply chain from corporate to new independent bottlers. During their time at Coca-Cola, they also saved over $20 million by streamlining the supply chain for new emerging bottlers and cut costs by $4 million YOY by consolidating five distributions centers into one.

Barry Schrader has been enrolled in Southern New Hampshire University since 2024, where they are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Barry has also obtained certifications in LEAN / Six Sigma from Villanova University in February 2012 and Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence from Coca-Cola in August 2008.