Kira Shultz

Kira Shultz serves as Senior Director of Non-Commercial National Accounts at La Colombe. She began her career in foodservice sales in 2017 after shifting from a background in franchise operations in the food industry. Recruited at a Women's Food Service Forum conference, Shultz joined Starbucks in a sales position in the coffee side of the industry. Following the acquisition of her business unit by Nestle, she advanced through a series of promotions and job shifts within sales, progressing from individual contributor in field sales to field sales leadership and then to national accounts about five years ago, ultimately becoming Director of National Account Sales with Nestle. She recently transitioned to La Colombe, returning to a coffee portfolio. Shultz earned a business administration degree from the University of Washington in 2004. She is a member of the Women's Food Service Forum and the Society for Hospitality and Food Service Management.