Brandon Rice

Brandon Rice has extensive work experience in the beverage industry, particularly in operations and supply chain roles. Brandon is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Waterloo Sparkling Water since 2022. Before that, they worked as the Director of Food Operations at TriVista from 2021 to 2022. Brandon also served as a Supply Chain IT Program Consultant at SpartanNash from 2020 to 2021. From 2016 to 2021, they worked at The Coca-Cola Company in various roles, including Senior Consultant, Senior Business Process Management Consultant, and Business Lead for Production Execution and Plant Maintenance. Prior to that, they were the Director of Manufacturing for Water and Juice at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company from 2014 to 2016. Brandon started their career at Nestle Waters North America in 2000, where they held several management positions, including Nestle Continuous Excellence Market Goal Alignment Manager, High Performing Logistics Supply Chain Program Manager, Nestle Continuous Excellence Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Logistics Operations Manager, Regional Planning Manager, and Warehouse Manager. Throughout their career, Brandon has demonstrated expertise in leadership, change management, and operational improvement initiatives.

Brandon Rice completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Supply Chain Management at the University of Nevada, Reno from 1995 to 2001. Brandon'sfield of study focused on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. In addition, they obtained a Green Belt Six Sigma Certification from Six Sigma Productivity Solutions, although the specific month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.