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Nilesh Patel has a strong background in sales and business development. Nilesh started their career at Costco Wholesale as an Inventory Manager, where they were responsible for managing inventory levels in multiple warehouses and making investment buy decisions. In 2007, Nilesh joined Essendant and gradually took on more senior roles, including Associate Category Product Manager, Product Manager, and Development Manager. Nilesh then became the General Manager of the Competency Center, where they helped the business succeed in winning large end-consumer contracts and focused on business consulting, contract management, and strategic pricing. Nilesh later became the Director of Vertical Markets Sales, leading the Business Development Operations Team and driving business incubation efforts. Their most recent position is the Director of Sales for W.B. Mason.

Nilesh Patel obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Finance and Business from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2006. Nilesh then pursued further education at Oakton College from 2002 to 2004, studying Business through Transfer Work. Nilesh completed an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in 2013. Nilesh also received a Change Management Graduate Certification from the same institution in the same year. Prior to these accomplishments, Nilesh obtained a High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates from Burnpur Riverside School between 1997 and 2000.