Ari Meltzer is the Brand Manager for Oregon Chai and Big Train at Kerry. With more than 10 years of experience in food, beverage, and brand strategy, she is passionate about creating products and experiences consumers love. Before joining Kerry, Ari led beverage innovation and category strategy as Director of Culinary & Beverage Strategy at Red Robin.
Briggs has worked for Kerry for 28 years with multiple sales leadership roles during his tenure. Utilizing his 28 years of creativity, industry and brands portfolio knowledge, he helps to drive growth by connecting customer to Kerry brands and product solutions.
He leads product training, recipe and menu development and supports industry and customer engagements while working closely with commercial, marketing and Kerry technical teams.
Briggs holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University and resides in Virginia Beach, VA. He is an avid Pickleball player and enjoys many outdoor activities.
Derrick Wessels is the Business Development Manager, Beverage Solutions and Head Barista at Kerry.
With 18 years of coffee industry experience, he specializes in roasting, training, bar design, and beverage innovation. Derrick is an award-winning competitor, earning multiple Coffeefest Latte Art World Championship Open and U.S. Cold Brew Championship titles.
