Our Team

Howard is the President-Group II of Consumer Connection, Inc.. He joined Consumer Connection in 1984 and became a partner of the firm in 1990.

Howard specializes in consumer packaged goods sales management recruiting, including trade and category management, national accounts, broker management, private label and direct store delivery. Howard's clients range from Start-up companies to Fortune 500 companies in categories including grocery, beverage, frozen, health & beauty, cosmetics, confection, bakery-deli, and natural.

Howard is a member of the NACDS and IDDBA. He participates at Expo West, NNFA, FMI and WAFC.

Prior to 1984, Howard spent eight years at Johnson & Johnson's Personal Products Company. He held a series of increasingly responsible positions in field sales in the Los Angeles and Seattle Markets. He managed a Pacific Northwest District, supervising a team of 12 employees over a five-state area.

Howard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.

Howard and his wife Susan reside on Mercer Island, Washington.

Gary is the President-Group I of Consumer Connection, Inc. He founded Consumer Connection, Inc. in January 1982.

Gary specializes in all aspects of the consumer packaged goods industry and in all facets of sales and sales management. He has successfully staffed fortune 500 companies and helped small startup businesses find the leadership necessary to compete in today's market. His expertise encompasses senior management team leadership, national accounts, trade marketing, category management, and all strategic staff planning. He has spent over 30 years building sales teams in direct, brokered, distributor and DSD distribution models. Notable clients are Del Monte, Georgia Pacific, Revlon, Nestle, Chiquita/Fresh Express and numerous others.

Prior to 1982, Gary managed a local search firm. He also has sales management experience in the Toy and Hobby industry.

Gary has four daughters and three grandchildren. Gary resides in Newcastle, Washington.

Todd is a Senior Account Executive. He joined Consumer Connection, Inc. in 1993.

Todd specializes in the beverage and food service categories in national accounts, sales management, trade marketing, field marketing, and category management. His clients include major wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic suppliers in beverage recruiting. He also works with regional and national manufacturers, distributors, and brokers in food service.

Prior to 1993, Todd's work experience was in distribution at Coca-Cola and Ocean Spray.

Todd graduated from the University of Washington in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and was the Intercollegiate Recruiting Assistant for Husky Athletics.

Todd resides in Sammamish, Washington with his wife, Wendy, daughter Cassie, and son Carter.

Steve is a Sr. Account Executive. He joined Consumer Connection, Inc. in 2002. Prior to 2002, Steve recruited in the Engineering industry.

Steve specializes in strategic sales and sales management recruiting for the consumer packaged goods industry. This encompasses trade marketing, category management, and all field sales management positions.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Western Washington University with a concentration in Human Resource Management.

Steve and his wife, Nicole, reside in Woodinville, Washington with their two boys Gage and Reid and their dog Bella.

Jeff is a Sr. Account Executive. He joined Consumer Connection, Inc. in 2001.

Jeff specializes in Sales Mgmt., Emerging/Natural Brands, eCommerce.

Prior to 2001, Jeff managed the technical and professional branch of Staffmark, a staffing firm in Portland, Oregon. He also spent a year assisting with recruitment in the Human Resources department of Wizards of the Coast, Inc. in Renton, Washington.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from the University of Washington.

Jeff resides in Normandy Park, Washington with his wife, Carrie, and their daughter Maya.

Cierra is a Senior Account Executive. She joined Consumer Connection, Inc. in the fall of 2010.

Cierra specializes nationally in Consumer Packaged Supply Chain & Operations Management recruiting. Her areas of expertise include supply chain management and planning, purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, warehousing, and maintenance. Cierra's clients range from start-up companies to Fortune 500 companies in categories including grocery, beverage, frozen, health & beauty, cosmetics, confection, bakery-deli, and natural.

Cierra holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance, Law, and Public Policy from Gonzaga University.

A native of San Diego, California, Cierra now resides in Seattle, Washington.

Alyssa is an Account Executive. She joined Consumer Connection, Inc. in Jan. of 2020.

Alyssa specializes nationally in CPG Supply Chain & Operations recruiting across planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, co-man management, R&D, QA, and Project Management.

Alyssa resides in Seattle, WA, with her boyfriend Derek, cats Cooper and Lila, and dog, Angel

Andy joined Consumer Connection, Inc. in 2018 as an Account Executive.

Andy specializes in consumer packaged goods brand management and consumer marketing recruiting. His clients include Fortune 500 companies in food, beverage, household goods, health & beauty, e-commerce and high tech, in addition to rapid-growth start-ups.

Prior to joining Consumer Connection Inc., Andy worked in technical sales for a fast-growing mobile communication company. Andy attended the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems.

Andy currently resides in Newcastle, Washington with his fiancé Leta.