Schaefer Container Systems, NA is pleased to welcome our newest Sales & Marketing Manager, Brent Ward, to the Schaefer family.

Brent joins Schaefer with more than 22 years of beverage and hospitality experience in several functions including; sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Prior to Brent joining Schaefer, he spent 4 years as an owner/operator of a small restaurant chain. He is well-versed in the challenges of building a brand and the hardships of competing in numerous saturated markets. 

Brent spent almost 10 years working for the largest soft drink company in the world. He had the pleasure of working with some of the most iconic brands on the planet and managed large-scale projects for numerous multi-billion dollar companies. In his tenure, Brent progressed from individual contributor roles to leading teams of 30+ national sales professionals, spanning the entire country. Brent also managed the sales activities, in 11 states, for one of the largest franchised restaurant concepts in the world.

Brent is a graduate of Southern Utah University with a B.S. in Marketing. He has managed several medium-scale marketing campaigns for apparel companies, the beverage industry, radio, film, and the restaurant industry. 

Brent is married to his wonderful wife, Christi, of 11 years and has two beautiful daughters; Brynlee (6) and Emersyn (3).

As a commitment to all of Schaefer’s customers, Brent would love your feedback on our website, quoting applications, or anything dealing with sales and marketing. Please feel free to reach out to Brent @ 770-597-2153 or drop him an email at bward@schaefercontainers.com.

Cheers!