People

Our Leadership

Ownership Team

Mike Holten, Jim Holten & Scott Hudspeth

The Branding Iron ownership leads with a set of core values: Respect, Integrity and Stewardship. These values resonate through the organization and are the foundation for the company’s “customer-centric” philosophy that puts the needs and reputation of the customer before our own.

Senior Management Team

Andy TouchetteChief Operating Officer

Travis HuberVice President of Finance

Sara SchwagerVice President of Supply Chain

Team Leaders

Joel AdourDirector of Foodservice Sales East Division

Ryan EwaldDirector of Foodservice Sales West Division

Olivia KelvinDirector of Retail Sales

Joe DietrichDirector of Corporate Sales

Lindsey RodriguezDirector of National Sales

Greg HoltenBrand Ambassador

Jeff LewisDirector of Inside Sales & Sales Operations

Kristine JohnsonDirector of Quality & Sustainability

Aubrey ZobristDirector of Marketing & Product Management

Dedicated Teams

We stay connected to you through our dedicated sales teams. These are teams, both in the field and in the home office, available when you need us, here to answer any questions or assist with any need. At Branding Iron, we make sure you are always connected with those who know your business. That includes our strategic partners who are equipped with a depth of knowledge to provide you with the high level of support that you deserve.

Strategic Partners

We are a family owned company committed to treating you like a true partner, whether you are a small independent distributor or a large organization. We work with over 600 brokers, over 1200 distribution companies, and some of the biggest GPOs in the U.S.