Sam Cole

Sam Cole possesses extensive experience in food safety, management, and sales across various industries. At NSF International, Sam has progressed from Account Manager to Director of Global Food Safety, focusing on equipment and chemicals. Prior to this, Sam held the position of Branch Manager at Charter One Bank, responsible for all branch functions and staff. A significant tenure at Best Buy included roles such as Sales Manager and Services Manager, where Sam emphasized customer experience, profitability, and employee development. Early career experience includes serving as a Laboratory Assistant at USDA, contributing to advancements in agricultural technology. Sam holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Genetics from Michigan State University.