Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson has extensive experience in the beverage industry, particularly with Coca-Cola. Michael began their career in 1988 as the President, Owner, and Operator of Old Town Tavern/Nelson-Lee Inc. In 1991, they joined Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages as the Commercial and Marketing Director. Michael then held various roles at Coca-Cola Enterprises, including Home Market Sales Manager and District Sales Manager. From 2005 to 2008, they served as the Foodservice Channel Manager for Coca Cola Enterprises, responsible for executing the North American Business Unit strategy. Michael returned to Coca-Cola Enterprises as the Director of On Premise Sales from 2008 to 2011. Nelson also worked at The Coca-Cola Company, starting in 2010, where they held roles such as Account Executive, Director of Region Sales Capability & Execution, and Commercial Director of the Tri State Metro Operating Unit. Overall, Nelson has a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, and strategy within the beverage industry.

Michael Nelson attended St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business from 1983 to 1988. Michael obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Business.