John Polhemus has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. John is currently working at Woodland Foods as the Head of National Foodservice Sales. In this role, they overlook the Foodservice channel, handling customer strategy, revenue management, marketing, and training development.
Prior to this, John worked as a Senior National Account Manager at Woodland Foods and as a Business Development Manager focusing on product and sales expansion on the West Coast.
Before joining Woodland Foods, John was employed at The Chefs Warehouse, where they held roles such as General Sales Manager for Nevada and Utah, and Business Development Manager for Arizona and Nevada. John was responsible for revenue generation, leading sales teams, and ensuring long-term growth.
John also has entrepreneurial experience as the Founder and President of TASTEFOODS, where they led the company from 2006 to 2014.
Early in their career, John worked at Caviar Creator, Inc. as the Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, overseeing sales globally in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Prior to that, they served at PepsiCo as a Key Account Manager and Director of Retail Sales, and at Gallo Wine Company as a Sales Representative and District Manager.
Overall, John Polhemus has a strong background in sales, business development, and leadership roles across various industries.
John Polhemus has a Bachelor's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration/Management from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. John obtained this degree between 1991 and 1995. Additionally, they earned an MBA in Business Marketing from the University of Phoenix between 2002 and 2003. John also has a certification in HACCP from NOAA's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, although the specific month and year of its attainment are not provided.
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