Michael P. Crandell Sr.

Michael P. Crandell Sr. has extensive experience in sales, particularly in the food and beverage industry. Michael P. currently serves as the Director of Sales at Ford Gum & Machine Company since March 2021. Prior to this role, they held the position of Sales Manager US-East at Ford Gum & Machine Co. Inc. from August 2016 to March 2021. Earlier in their career, they worked at Tootsie Roll Industries as a National Account Manager RSM from February 1998 to January 2015, where they managed the Mid-west brokered market and developed relationships with major retailers and distributors. Before that, they served as the Vice President of Eastern Region Sales at Sherwood Brands from January 1996 to January 1998, where they successfully improved sales in an underdeveloped market. Their career began at Coca-Cola Enterprises, where they worked as a District Sales Manager from 1981 to 1996, achieving significant sales growth and receiving recognition for their performance.

Michael P. Crandell Sr. obtained an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of Baltimore, where they studied from 1976 to 1979. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Overlea High School from 1971 to 1974. At Overlea High School, they focused on Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD.