Jess Battaglia

Jess Battaglia, MBA, currently serves as the Executive Director of Sales for Regional Chains West at KeHE Distributors, where leadership involves managing a sales team focused on grocery retailer partnerships in the Western United States. Prior to this role, Jess held multiple positions at Eagle Foods, culminating in the role of Senior Director of Sales - Grocery West, overseeing a diverse portfolio of brands and leading initiatives in distribution and merchandising for grocery customers. With a background that includes significant experience at PepsiCo as a Sales Sr. Zone Supervisor and roles in customer management, Jess also contributed to the success of companies in sales and marketing capacities, including Chick's Sporting Goods and an early role in retail sales. Educational achievements include an MBA in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from California State University, Fullerton.