Bryan Barsness

Business Development Director

Bryan’s career, which spans over two decades, is rooted in innovation and technology. He graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business with a concentration in International Management and a minor in Spanish from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. His early career included impactful roles, such as leading the implementation of a computerized inventory system at Del Rey Avocado, and driving Primus Labs certification.

Bryan's entrepreneurial spirit was evident throughout his 10-year tenure at Famous Software, an ERP software company. As a key player in managing customer implementations and providing bilingual support, Bryan transitioned into a sales role, where he quickly became the company’s top performer. His success set the stage for future leadership roles.

As Vice President at ProducePay, Bryan drove transformative sales growth before being recruited to duplicate such success at Linkfresh, facilitating its acquisition by Aptean. Bryan's leadership continued with ProduceIQ, where he co-founded the company and led sales and marketing, achieving remarkable growth within the first six months. Most recently Bryan led sales and marketing efforts at GrubMarket, helping to elevate the tech solutions at one of the world's largest privately held food-tech companies to reach all new heights.  

Outside of his professional achievements, Bryan enjoys an active lifestyle in Southern California, with a passion for football, sailing, scuba diving, and giving back through volunteering at Camp del Corazon.