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Ryan Sheplak

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VP of Sales/Partner at Dakota Style
📍 Leawood, Kansas, United States

Ryan Sheplak is the VP of Sales and a Partner at Dakota Style, a role he has held since 2021. With a background that includes positions at Kellogg Company and Frito-Lay, he focuses on expanding the retail presence for the companys kettle chips, pretzels, and sunflower seeds.

Based in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Ryan is an alumnus of the University of Kansas. His professional interests include major food industry players like Conagra Brands.

He was part of the leadership team that successfully relaunched Dakota Styles kettle chip facility and product line after a six-year operational halt.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
VP of Sales/Partner
Job Level
Senior
Location
Leawood, Kansas, United States
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Retail Channel Growth
He is actively expanding Dakota Style's footprint by adding new retailers daily, creating programs for both single stores and multi-outlet chains across all trade classes.
Private Label Opportunities
He is focused on growing the private label segment of the business, personally participating in events like the PLMA show to showcase the company's capabilities.
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8-2009
VP of Sales/Partner
Dakota Style
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Education
1990 - 1994
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The University of Kansas
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