President, Power Trip® Beverages, Inc.
Extensive knowledge of brand management, beverage & sales distribution, developing and managing many diverse distribution systems. Doug delivers twenty years of leadership expertise working with two of the largest soft drink companies in the United States. During his 15 years with Pepsi-Cola, he excelled in sales management and marketing. Being rapidly promoted from New York and Massachusetts to Connecticut, he offered a diverse marketing and team building experience. In 1998, Doug was the General Sales Manager one of the largest and most profitable Pepsi Sales and Marketing and... read more
Having been a command executive with the Miami-Dade Police Department for the past 36 years, Jerry brings with him the experience and proven ability as a people manager and to manage and direct major project development. Additionally, as the co-founder and currently International Chairman of the Board of Youth Crime Watch of America, a non profit 501 (c)(3) and this nation's premiere youth-led crime prevention and leadership organization with programs throughout the United States and in over 25 countries, he brings an understanding of this nation’s youth. With advanced educational degrees from the University of Memphis, Kansas State University and the University of Louisville, his educational experience has prepared him for a variety of areas ranging from people to organizational development.
Over the years, Jorge A. Carnero has amassed a variety of talents. As a professional law enforcement manager, to a nationally ranked drag racing driver, he leads the Power Trip Motorsports program. As an entrepreneur with experience and formal education in economics and finance, he brings a well rounded background in his dual role as Director of Motorsports. Jorge is married with four children.
Scott is an entrepreneur and consumer products sales and marketing executive. During his 20 year career with Procter & Gamble Distributing Company, he led multiple sales teams. His career encompasses leading multiple beverage brands through regional and national expansion (Sunny Delight, Hawaiian Punch). Scott bring a wealth of experience to the Power Trip Team and his leadership and entrepreneurial spirit is what will propel us to the top of our industry. If you have any questions of Scott, feel free to ask!
Director of Sales & New Business
Richard’s beverage industry experience includes over 15 years of sales, management and distribution specific to the beverage industry. Richard began his career with a family owned bottling company in Cleveland, Ohio. Here he leaned the workings of a bottling company that manufactured and distributed its own brands along with other nationally recognized brands that included 7UP, Canada Dry, RC Cola, Snapple, Arizona and Evian Water throughout the Midwest and eastern US marketing areas. Although he started his career at entry level positions, he soon moved to the position of Regional Sales Director overseeing the daily activities of seven (7) company owned distribution centers until the company was sold to American Bottling Company which is now known as Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. From here, Richard became part of a nationally publicly traded company and as its Director of Sales and Distribution implemented and managed its distribution efforts growing to in excess of 31 states and developing a distribution network encompassing over 50 beverage distributors, wholesalers and brokers, including Anheuser Busch, Miller/Coors, Snapple and many independent distributors. As noted, Richard’s experience brings a wealth of knowledge from every level of sales and management directly related to the beverage industry and the ability to build a sales team that includes relationships with some of the largest and most successful beverage companies in the world.
Karen joined the Power Trip Team February 13, 2006. Karen brings with her much experience in new business success, working within her family’s business Imperial Electric & Lighting. Her experience in accounting, operations and sales management are enhanced by her education having received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science degree. Karen will oversee all office as well as logistic responsibilities. She will also be the front line of client service and ensure that all client relationships remain at the highest levels of satisfaction.