Background

Brian Handley is a combat veteran turned food and beverage executive with over two decades of leadership experience spanning military logistics, food manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and strategic acquisitions. He currently serves as President of Palmer Food Services, a food service distributor operating across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, where he oversees a business with full P&L responsibility and a team of hundreds.

Why American Operator

From his time running a major food distribution business, Brian has always been driven by the belief that building something real for your community is one of the most meaningful things a person can do. American Operator’s mission of keeping great businesses locally owned and operated resonates with him on that level, and his expertise in food, beverage, and distribution makes him a natural fit for deals where supply chain complexity and customer relationships define the value.