Laura O'Connell

Laura O'Connell has a solid background in national accounts and sales, with a focus on the food industry. Laura began their career at Cargill Meat Solutions in 1998 as an Account Manager, where they worked until 2005. Laura then joined Kerry Ingredients and Flavors as a National Account Manager, a position they held until 2013. From 2013 to 2015, Laura worked at Rich Products Corporation as a National Account Manager in the West region. Since 2015, they have been with Ventura Foods, initially as a National Account Sales Manager and currently as the Sr. Director of National Accounts. Laura's expertise and experience in national accounts and sales make their a valuable asset in the food industry.

Laura O'Connell graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public & Environmental Affairs. In addition, they have obtained certifications in "How to Build Virtual Accountability" and "Leading at a Distance" from LinkedIn in 2022.