Andy Campbell is a principal and partner at Pellasota Consulting.  Andy has experience working with over a dozen different companies in the food, beverage and ag industries, compiling years of unique and valuable skills in marketing, operations, data analytics, training, management, and entrepreneurship. An avid public speaker, Andy enjoys the opportunity to help brands promote their value in face-to-face interactions with clients. Previously as marketing director for the largest food testing provider in North America, Andy helped fortify a highly-recognized brand, built a digital marketing strategy, and developed a loyal base of clients in the food industry, resulting in a doubling of inbound marketing leads. Truly understanding and the core operations of your business then translating that into value for your clients is a strength that Andy leverages with his years of experience as a process engineer, operations manager, and marketing director. As a bridge builder, Andy helps Pellasota’s clients bridge the growth gap from operational competencies to customer acquisition and retention for growing food and ag businesses.

Andy graduated from The University of Iowa’s College of Engineering in 2004 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and, after time in industry, from Iowa’s Tippie School of Management with a Masters of Business Administration in 2008. He also taught Operations Management, Marketing Research, and Business Strategy at Central College for seven years until 2016.

Andy resides in Pella, Iowa with his wife and three kids. They spend their time immersed in kids’ activities, Crossfit, adventure races (will not turn down any physical challenge!), and helping manage and operate his family farm in Northern Iowa.