Mike Brown

Mike Brown's work experience spans over 30 years in the retail and wholesale grocery industry, with a focus on operations, management, and technology. Mike is currently working as the PACNW Territory Sales Manager at Retail Data Systems, where they assist customers in finding and using technology solutions to improve their profitability and customer service.

Prior to this, Mike was the owner of LSA50 Consulting from 2019 to 2021.

From 2017 to 2018, Mike served as the Vice President of Professional Services Sales and Marketing at UNFI, leading a team focused on providing industry-leading technologies and services to mid-large retail grocery independent customers.

Before joining UNFI, Mike held multiple leadership roles at Unified Grocers from 1990 to 2017. These roles included Vice President of Retail Services from 2014 to 2017, Executive Director of Retail Services from 2005 to 2014, and General Manager of Retail Technology from 1990 to 2005.

Mike began their career at Tidyman's in 1988, where they worked in retail technology systems until 1990.

Mike Brown attended Cornell University, where they participated in the Cornell Food Industry Executive Program. Mike also studied at Portland State University, although the specific degree they pursued or the field of study they focused on was not mentioned.