BBI Announces Glen Gauthier's Retirement in June 2025

After an impressive 37-year career in the confectionery industry, Glen Gauthier, a long-time associate at BBI, has announced his decision to retire, effective June 30, 2025. Glen has been with BBI for 16 years, starting as the General Manager of the Special Markets Channel before transitioning to his current role as Vice President of Dollar General.

Over his tenure at BBI, Glen played an instrumental role in shaping the Dollar General sales program. His leadership was pivotal in building and managing a 4,000-square-foot sales facility and expanding the analytics group to deliver best-in-class reporting. Glen's efforts were also significant in launching the Pop Shelf initiative, which greatly contributed to BBI's growing presence in the Dollar General space.

In addition to his success in sales, Glen has been a key driver behind BBI’s charitable efforts, raising over $1 million for the Sheridan House non-profit through the BBI Key Largo Classic fishing tournament. This event benefits at-risk children and single mothers, making a lasting impact in the community.

Jim Dye, Vice President of Value Strategy, will succeed Glen in managing Dollar General’s sales efforts, with strong support from experienced professionals, including Alex Miller, Zahra Wilson, and Brantley Taylor, each bringing years of experience in the Dollar General program. 

After June 30, you may find Glen enjoying travel with his wife, Christine, to Amsterdam and other exciting destinations on their list.

Pat Grant, President of BBI, commented, “BBI will miss Glen. He has been a great teammate and successful leader at Dollar General. His ability to mentor young sales associates has been crucial to the development of many team members.”

Robert Taylor, CEO of BBI, also shared his sentiments, saying, “Glen will be missed. He has done an incredible job managing both Special Markets and Dollar General. His knowledge and experience have been essential to the success and growth of our clients at Dollar General.”

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