Butter Buds Inc., a global leader in dairy and non-dairy concentrates, announced John Boggs has joined the company as regional sales manager. In his new role, Boggs will be responsible for managing and growing sales of Butter Buds® products to customers in Chicago and the surrounding areas. 

As regional sales manager, Boggs will implement effective sales strategies and lead sales efforts for his region. He will build and foster strong relationships with executive decision-makers, R&D teams and purchasing professionals, and inform them on how Butter Buds’ ingredient solutions can help achieve sensory, nutritional and budgetary objectives. Additionally, he will evaluate customers’ evolving brand needs and identify solutions to ensure success in today’s demanding food and beverage market. 

Boggs joined the Butter Buds Domestic Sales team from Ritchie Marketing, a food broker and marketing consultant throughout the Midwest territory, where he was sales manager. Prior to that, Boggs held roles as the territory business manager for The Kraft Heinz Company and marketing/sales associate at Sysco. He also has more than 20 years of experience managing one of the first microbreweries in the Chicagoland area. John Boggs earned his Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University.

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