Brent Miller has been named Business Development Manager, Bakery for Caravan Ingredients.

In this role, Brent will be responsible for supporting the innovation process, a joint effort between Sales, R&D and Marketing in order to align with customer opportunities. Additionally, he will gather intelligence and track customer trends, specifically focused on opportunities within bakery applications.


Brent has an extensive background in sales, marketing, merchandising and finance related to the distribution and development of warehouse driven businesses, including co-packing scenarios for baked goods.  His previous positions include V.P. Alternate Channels for Hostess Brands, National Account Manager for Russell Stover Candies, Inc. and Field Sales Manager for Coors Brewing Company.

Jim Wells, Director of Commercial Insights for Caravan Ingredients said, "The professional experience that Brent has acquired throughout his career will enable him to understand the nuances that must be considered when bringing new technological advances to the baking industry.  Brent has keen insight on operations, marketing and sales that will bring added value to our customers as we look to work with them in growing their businesses."