Exciting Leadership Promotions: Lori Davis and Colin McIntosh Join the Executive Team

At Burdette Beckmann Inc. (BBI), we are committed to fostering leadership excellence and celebrating growth within our team. We are thrilled to announce two key promotions effective November 1, 2024, that exemplify our dedication to supporting outstanding talent within our organization.

Lori Davis Promoted to Vice President of Southwest Retail

BBI is proud to promote Lori Davis to Vice President of Southwest Retail. Lori will report directly to Pat Grant, President of BBI, and collaborate closely with Meredith Shaw, Senior Vice President of Southeast Convenience Stores.

Lori’s remarkable journey with BBI began in 2013 as an administrative assistant with the Promark organization. Over the past decade, Lori’s commitment, expertise, and leadership have driven her advancement through increasingly pivotal roles, culminating in her appointment as Director of Sales in 2023. Her contributions have been instrumental in expanding BBI’s presence in the Texas markets, with key accounts like 7-Eleven, HEB, and the McLane Lab.

Beyond her professional achievements, Lori is an active member of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), participating in the Young Professionals Network, the Future Leadership Program Class of 2024, and the Women’s Leadership Group. Her passion for the industry and commitment to shaping its future is widely recognized.

“Lori has been a driving force in the success of the Legacy Promark business, the Promark-BBI integration, and the development of the Southwest market,” said Pat Grant. “We are excited to welcome her to the Executive Team and look forward to her continued impact.”

“Lori’s promotion is well-deserved. Her clients, customers, and teammates respect her greatly, and we’re excited to see her thrive in this new role,” added Graham McIntosh, Vice President of Gulf States.

Colin McIntosh Promoted to Vice President of National Business Development

BBI is equally delighted to announce Colin McIntosh’s promotion to Vice President of National Business Development. Colin will report to Pat Grant and work with BBI’s Channel leads to expand the company’s reach and drive growth across all sectors.

Colin’s career journey began over 25 years ago as a delivery truck operator, where he gained firsthand experience and developed the skills that have defined his success. As a former Owner/Operator of Promark alongside his twin brother Graham, Colin played a pivotal role in building a thriving business in the Gulf States and Southwest retail markets.

In his new role, Colin will partner with senior executives to enhance BBI’s strategic marketing initiatives, focusing on promoting the company’s robust sales capabilities to current and prospective clients. His efforts will be vital to BBI’s expansion into new categories and territories while solidifying its position as a single-source solution provider.

“Colin’s deep experience and energy are perfectly suited to advancing BBI’s mission across all channels and territories,” said Pat Grant. “I am confident in his ability to excel in this critical role.”

“Colin’s promotion reflects our commitment to collaborative growth and his long-standing contributions to BBI’s success,” added Robert Taylor Jr., CEO of BBI. “We are proud to support his continued leadership development.”

Celebrating the Future of BBI

The promotions of Lori Davis and Colin McIntosh underscore BBI’s dedication to investing in exceptional talent and leadership. Both Lori and Colin have demonstrated unwavering commitment, innovative thinking, and a passion for excellence that will help drive BBI’s continued growth and success.

Congratulations to Lori and Colin on these well-earned promotions! We look forward to seeing their leadership and vision shape the future of BBI.