Caravan Ingredients has named Brent Miller as business development manager, bakery, responsible for supporting the innovation process, a joint effort between sales, R&D and marketing to align with customer opportunities.

Caravan Ingredients has named Brent Miller as business development manager, bakery, responsible for supporting the innovation process, a joint effort between sales, R&D and marketing to align with customer opportunities. Additionally, he will gather intelligence and track customer trends, specifically focused on opportunities within bakery applications.

Miller has an extensive background in sales, marketing, merchandising and finance related to the distribution and development of warehouse-driven businesses, including co-packing scenarios for baked goods. His previous positions include vice president, alternate channels for Hostess Brands, national account manager for Russell Stover Candies, Inc. and field sales manager for Coors Brewing Co.

"The professional experience that Brent has acquired throughout his career will enable him to understand the nuances that must be considered when bringing new technological advances to the baking industry,” said Jim Wells, director of commercial insights for the Lenexa, Kan.-based ingredient supplier. “Brent has keen insight on operations, marketing and sales that will bring added value to our customers as we look to work with them in growing their businesses."