Lance Thompson

Lance Thompson has a diverse work experience in sales and consulting. Lance is currently working as the Sales Director - Central at BrightFarms, where they manage accounts such as Wal-Mart and Kroger. Prior to that, they were a National Accounts Manager at Bonduelle Fresh Americas, responsible for accounts like Kroger, Aldi, and Target, among others. Lance also served as a Regional Sales Manager at Bonduelle, focusing on Kroger and Northeast accounts. Lance has a background in consulting and completed pro bono consultant work after graduating from Harvard's Business Analytics Program. Lance also has extensive experience in sales at Smithfield Foods, where they held roles such as Regional Sales Manager and Associate International Sales Manager. Lance began their career as a Sales Management Trainee at bisco industries, where they gained a strong foundation in sales and management.

Lance Thompson's education history includes a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from the Harvard Business Analytics Program, obtained between 2019 and 2020. Lance also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Dayton, which they completed from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, Lance earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Arizona State University, completing their studies from 2005 to 2008.

In addition to their formal education, Lance has obtained several certifications. These include a "Data Detective" certification from IRI, obtained in 2018. Lance also completed a Vendor Training certification from 84.51° in 2017 and attended the Smithfield Leadership Institute at William & Mary in 2015. The exact months of completion for these certifications are not provided.