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Director of Food Channel and Broker Sales

Carl is the Director of the Food Channel at Webco, where he collaborates with Business Development Managers (BDMs) in the Food Division to manage and drive sales. In addition to overseeing current business, he focuses on generating new opportunities by working with new manufacturers and products, shaping a stronger future for the company.

Company

Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaii, a Subsidiary of The Odom Corporation

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development Managers (BDMs) in the Food Division to manage and drive sales.
• Oversee current business operations.
• Generate new opportunities by working with new manufacturers and products.

Experience

Before joining Webco, Carl spent 28 years at Safeway, with his most recent role as Hawaii Sales Manager, writing Hawaii-specific advertisements and liaising with local vendors, including those in the liquor industry.

• Operations Manager
• E-commerce Operations Manager – pioneered the e-commerce business for Safeway stores in Hawaii.
• Field Merchandiser for General Merchandise and Health & Beauty – helped expand the GM/HBC business in Hawaii and collaborated with stores to develop their programs.
• Held various roles at Times Super Market over 17 years, from courtesy clerk to store management.

Board Membership

Carl serves on the Board of Directors at the Hawaii Food Industry Association, where he has served on numerous organizational committees.

Awards

• Times Super Market – Rose Employee of the Year (1993)
• Safeway – Operations Manager of the Year (1999 & 2011)
• Safeway – E-commerce Manager of the Year (2021)
• Special Employee Recognition Award (2023) for courage displayed during the Maui Fire.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Hawaii

Community Service

Carl enjoys volunteering with the Hawaii Humane Society, Hawaii Food Bank, and Metro Christian Church. He is deeply committed to community service and believes strongly in the importance of giving back to others.