Patrick Haughton is an accomplished marketing and e-commerce professional currently serving as the Director of Marketing and E-Commerce at Northeast Grocery Inc, where leadership is provided for digital marketing and retail media across nearly 300 grocery stores. With a strong background in brand management and business development, Patrick co-founded Brighterside Vertical Farms and has held significant roles at AgBiome, Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, and The Hershey Company, specializing in various global brands and innovation strategies. Patrick's career began with Procter & Gamble as an Assistant Brand Manager and includes military service as a Captain in the U.S. Army. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor's degree in Biology and History from Bucknell University.