Jeff Costa Bravo

Jeff Costa Bravo has a diverse work experience in the foodservice industry. Jeff started their career with HMSHost, where they served as a Store Manager with full P&L responsibility for a Burger King and Cinnabon. Jeff then moved to Sodexo, where they held various roles, including Lead Retail Manager and Operations Manager, responsible for driving sales and profitability for hospitals. Jeff later became an Interim Director at Fairview Southdale Hospital, where they played a crucial role in turning around a declining foodservice operation. Jeff then joined General Mills as an Associate Channel Marketing Manager, responsible for marketing the company's brands to healthcare and B&I channels. Currently, they are working at Ventura Foods, where they have held positions such as Category Marketing Manager, Senior Category Marketing Manager, Director, Category Marketing, and currently serves as the Director of Market Research.

Jeff Costa Bravo holds an MBA in Marketing and Logistics from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, which they obtained from 2001 to 2005. Jeff also attended the Kiev State Pedagogical Institute for Foreign Languages from 1990 to 1991, where they studied Russian Language and Literature. In addition to their degrees, they have obtained certifications such as French Wine Scholar, Digital Marketing Associate, WSET Level 1 Wine & Spirits, WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3, and WSET Sake Level 1 Certification.