Matt Quandt

About Matt Quandt

Business leader with experience in marketing, growth strategy, and organizational expansion. As Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at BEDO Brands, I focus on identifying and executing expansion opportunities that deliver long-term value.I draw on my background leading marketing and brand strategy to guide growth through cross-functional collaboration and strong external partnerships.Outside of work, I’m a proud father to Sophia and Pax, an enthusiastic rider in the Scenic Shore 150 supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Team Pura Vida!), and a very lucky husband to Shana!

Experience

1. Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

   Bedo Brands

   Mar 2025 — Present · Burlington, WI, US

   In March 2025, I transitioned from leading marketing into BEDO Brands\' newly created role of Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, designed to accelerate the company’s growth and expansion strategy. My focus is on identifying and executing high-value opportunities that deliver strong returns and position BEDO for long-term success.I work across internal teams and with external partners — including brokers, bankers, contractors, developers, and city officials — to guide projects from market research and feasibility through negotiation, development, and successful handoff to Operations.This role represents an important step forward for BEDO as we invest in strategic growth initiatives, aligning people, capital, and partnerships to strengthen our market presence; extend our caring and inclusive service to more marriers in more markets; and create exciting career development opportunities for current and future BEDO employees.

Education

• Marquette University

  B.A., English Literature, Journalism, Public Relations

  1998 — 2002

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  High Potentials Leadership Program

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Wordpress
• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Media Relations
• Publications
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Copywriting
• Corporate Blogging
• Web Design
• Online Content Creation
• Social Media
• Online Reputation Management
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Sharepoint
• SEO
• Corporate Communications
• Blogging
• Editing
• Web Content
• Storytelling
• Project Delivery
• Website Redesign
• Magazines
• Content Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Internet Strategy
• Google Analytics
• Editorial
• Project Coordination
• Newsletters
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Multimedia