Category: Leadership

Nick Bartelt is the Walmart account executive for Starbucks Coffee Company. He is responsible for managing Starbucks Roast & Ground Coffee, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Starbucks K-Cup, Starbucks VIA and Tazo Tea business for Walmart.

As account executive, Nick leads a strong support team that is focused on keeping the Starbucks mission “to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time’ relevant to every customer, every day.

Since joining Starbucks in 2011, Nick has led the shopper marketing efforts until his transition over to account executive. Nick is actively involved in developing and executing business plans that grow sales for both Starbucks and Walmart.

Under Nick’s leadership, the company’s Walmart business has become one of the fastest-growing parts within the Starbucks customer portfolio. In leading Starbucks’s expansion into additional categories, Nick built strong cross category merchandising solutions that deliver unique customer shopping experiences.

Prior to joining the company, Nick held marketing, sales and logistics management positions at Kimberly- Clark Corporation.

Nick graduated from University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and an emphasis in entrepreneurship.

Sheldon has dual Bachelor’s degrees from the Walton College of Business, and in 2010 finished up a Masters from the University of Arkansas.He currently works for Plano Synergy as a Sr. Sales Analyst, supporting Retailer Sales and Supply Chain operations.

His previous roles included large scale project management and various business analyst roles for Vision Chain, Tyson Foods, JB Hunt, and the University of Arkansas. He has been attending events for the young professionals since 2007, and enjoys the networking opportunities and social events it offers. He has recently taken on the role as the Director of the Professional Development committee and is looking for passionate individuals to join his committee.

Russ grew up in the Kansas City area, and relocated to NWA in 2005. He was quickly inspired by the growth of the area, and realized this was a great location for a young professional to grow and has embraced the opportunity ever since.

Russ spent several years in IT management before getting into real estate. He is a proven professional in every way and is licensed for residential and commercial real estate in the state of Arkansas. Some of his achievements include being voted Celebrate Magazine’s ‘Very Best’ Realtor in 2012, 2013, & 2014.

Russ holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Pittsburg State University. He has also been the Social Director of the Northwest Arkansas Young Professionals networking organization since 2010, which has over 2000 members. His outreach to the community and network is strong, helping to connect buyers, sellers, and young professionals for years to come.

After graduating from the University of Arkansas, NWAYP has provided a great way for me network with other individuals in the area. In 2013, I decided to get more involved and now reach out to businesses for corporate sponsorship to help with events. This last year I have successfully hosted a handful of events and enjoy being able to use my photography skills to help with photos at events. In my spare time I enjoy exercising, getting together with friends, going to razorback games(Woo Pig Sooie), meeting new people, getting outdoors, and spending time with photography. I have lived in NWA over 14 years and look forward to reaching out to more individuals so they may also call NWA their home.

Lauren oversees the implementation of the organization’s marketing objectives in all facets including: Social Media, Public Relations, Email Content, and more. As the organization continues to grow, her team will grow and build upon the solid foundation that has been established.