Experience matters. Premium Retail Solutions, a division of Premium Retail Services, is led by an array of seasoned retail and CPG veterans. Each member of our senior leadership team brings unique expertise in not only retail, but also in consulting and manufacturing. Leading our company with a proactive and customer-centric approach, our executive team is intensely focused on promoting a company culture that begins with winning strategies and finishes with in-store results, creating an unparalleled end-to-end retail management solution and a healthier bottom line for you.
Brian joined Premium Retail Services in 1987, just two years after the company was founded by his father, Ron. As the architect of Premium’s infrastructure, Brian has focused on growing Premium with a seasoned senior management team, experienced field management, an all-employee workforce, proactive client services representatives and an innovative information technology group.
A driving force behind Premium’s first major growth period, Brian continues to expand our business by establishing and maintaining rock solid relationships with our clients. His customer-centric approach to customizing solutions for our clients ensures consistent achievement of their often unique retail objectives.
Having led both Premium’s sales group as well as our operations group over the years, Brian brings a well-rounded approach to delivering superior results for our retail and CPG partners.
Brian also co-founded Premium Retail Solutions with his brother Kevin Travers in 2008.
Kevin began his career with Premium in 1996 and like his brother Brian, has made his mark in both operations and sales. While heading operations, Kevin assembled an information technology team to custom-build Premium’s enterprise management system, Quick-Trax. Today, Quick-Trax is an essential component of our goal to more efficiently plan and execute programs while providing detailed reporting for our customers.
In 2006, Kevin transitioned to his current leadership role over Premium’s sales and marketing teams. Kevin’s strategy of targeting key CPG companies and retailers has led to Premium’s designation as a preferred service provider with many of these industry giants.
Much like his father Ron, Kevin’s focus is twofold: First, only by assembling an experienced sales team can Premium build and maintain key relationships. And by complementing the sales force with a forward-thinking strategic marketing team, Premium’s service offerings can remain at the forefront of retail service companies.
Kevin also co-founded Premium Retail Solutions with his brother Brian Travers in 2008.
Tom joined Premium in 2007 with over 20 years of experience in the consumer products and specialty retail industries. Tom leads our Solutions Division which includes managing our business development efforts and corporate relationships with specialty retailers.
Prior to joining Premium, Tom was Merchandising Vice President – Vendor Service with Home Depot where he developed, launched and operated the In-Store Service Program for over 1,900 US Stores.
Prior to Home Depot, Tom was Vice President – Sales & Service for St. Louis-based Emerson Electric where he held a number of assignments including managing their largest customer, Home Depot. Tom began his career with Black & Decker & DeWalt where he held a number of assignments within sales, sales management and channel marketing.
Tom holds a BS Degree from the University of Florida and is actively involved in the National Association of Retail Marketing Services.
Winston joined Premium Retail Solutions shortly after it was founded in early 2008. As Chief Operating Officer, Winston is responsible for the development and delivery of services for Premium Retail Solutions’ clients.
Leading the efforts on home center strategy, market research, consumer insights and PLR preparation, Winston also plays a vital role in helping to commercialize new and innovative products for launch at retail.
Prior to joining Premium, Winston was responsible for space allocation and category management for Home Depot, and led an internal innovative group called "Orangeworks" that launched new proprietary design products at Home Depot under private label brands. He also led corporate strategy at Home Depot for three years.
Prior to Home Depot, Winston served as a consultant with McKinsey and Company.
He holds an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
