Andrew Kirkland | VP of Operations & General manager
Dragonberry Produce

Andrew Kirkland is the Vice President and General Manager at Dragonberry Produce, where he leads the company’s operational and strategic initiatives with a focus on achieving consistent growth, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality standards across all areas, including distribution operations, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and customer service. In this capacity, Andrew drives operational excellence and spearheads strategic initiatives to meet and exceed Dragonberry’s performance goals. Previously, Andrew held several senior leadership roles at Swire Coca-Cola, where he made significant impacts on both the operational and sales fronts. As Director of Warehouse Operations, he led a team of over 200 professionals and was responsible for large-scale management of warehouse, inventory, and transportation functions. Under his leadership, Swire Coca-Cola achieved marked improvements in operational efficiency, safety, and profitability, bolstering the company’s position in a competitive market. In addition, Andrew has a robust background in sales management from his time as Sales Manager for Large Store Operations at Swire Coca-Cola, where he oversaw key accounts such as Walmart, Safeway, and Target across Oregon and Washington. In this role, he demonstrated a strong strategic focus on client relationships and sales growth, aligning Swire Coca-Cola’s capabilities with customer needs to drive revenue, enhance client satisfaction, and build long-term partnerships. Andrew holds an MBA from Willamette University and a Bachelor of Science from Portland State University.