Mary Ellen Johnson is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Johnson has served as the Section Sales Director at Altria Group Distribution Company since 1996. Previous roles include Vice President of Equipment Sales at PepsiCo Food Systems and various managerial positions at Frito Lay, including Sr. Group Manager for Promotions & Merchandising. Early in the career, Johnson held roles at Beatrice/Fisher Nut Company as District Sales Manager and Human Resources Manager. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Metro State University and previous studies at the University of Minnesota and Park High School.