► Retail thought-leader, 39+ years of experience developing and growing strong partnerships and programs to drive mutually-beneficial business results

► Decades of experience working with companies in lawn & garden, LBM, hardware home centers, farm/ranch, and sporting goods industries

► Joined Epicor (then Triad Systems) in 1984; various roles, but all focused on helping our customers

► Lives in Wisconsin and enjoys biking, hiking, and hiding stuff in his beard

Sam Kirkland is highly successful working at the intersection of business, technology, analytics, and marketing. He has helped retailers develop sustainable, long-term price and product strategies, product portfolio analytics and delivered on ambitious sales and revenue goals.