Ryan Owens

Ryan Owens is the Vice President at Associated Buyers, a family-owned distributor of natural and local foods based in Barrington, New Hampshire. He has been with the company in various roles since 2008, including positions such as Director of Sales and Marketing and Program Director, before becoming Vice President in August 2023.12

Professional Background

• Current Role: Vice President (August 2023 - Present)
• Previous Positions:
  • Vice President of Business Development (November 2022 - August 2023)
  • Program Director (August 2020 - November 2022)
  • Director of Sales and Marketing (October 2016 - August 2020)

His experience encompasses project management, organizational design, business development, and marketing. Prior to his tenure at Associated Buyers, Owens held roles in various organizations, including as a Senior Consultant at Hitachi Consulting and an Account Executive at Aptean.24

Education

Ryan Owens holds an MBA from Portland State University, where he conducted research on the organic wheat market as part of a USDA-funded grant.2

Skills and Expertise

Owens is recognized for his empathetic leadership style and operational expertise, particularly in continuous improvement and strategy development. His work supports a diverse customer base that includes retail grocers, restaurants, and foodservice establishments.23