About Us

With an extensive background committed to innovative relationship-building and exemplary client service experience to support our own focus on exemplary practices, Mark brings to our team a diverse range of assets and industry recognition. He formerly directed the HBC/GM division of Acosta for the largest non-food clients that included major brands such as Bayer, Reckitt Benckiser, Pfizer, Kao, Atkins and Clorox, with a portfolio in excess of $40 million in annual shipments. His achievements have been widely honored and include being: three-time recipient of Atkins Broker of the Year; twice-awarded HEB Beauty Broker of the Year; Kao Broker of the Year; Playtex Broker of the Year; and Bayer Broker of the Year.

Building upon her long-tenured history of facilitating planned, strategic development for both the company and its clients, Breeze provides the oversight of complex financial operations with a focus on targeted processes to enhance overall service. Her firsthand insight relevant to leading industry trends and practices affords a unique perspective for directing activities from budgetary forecasting and regular sales analyses, to identifying novel ways to optimize the value and returns of internal systems and procedures. Additionally, Breeze is responsible for ongoing staff education and formalizing CSM’s training platform that includes advanced course modules for real-time application, as well as employee onboarding, mentoring, teambuilding efforts, and related human resources programming. Her diverse experience within the organization’s scope of services ensures the integrity of its brand and ability to consistently deliver the most effective solutions going forward.

Trent’s experience in major brand representation provides an intuitive foundation for his current efforts specific to sourcing and developing private label programs. His Dallas-area clients are afforded a unique blend of both insight and operational responsiveness in strategy and oversight for all project activities. Trent previously directed ventures for products with a national presence and multiple retail channels including direct distribution at the brick and mortar level as well as e-commerce, specialty and craft, sporting goods, military reselling and off-price marketing. His diverse skills and collaborative nature truly complement the CSM philosophy that ensures solutions and positive outcomes, today and tomorrow.

With a foundation in multiple marketing principles acquired during her tenure in Acosta’s leadership development program and her studies at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, Ivana Ramos brings a wealth of experience to the CSM team. Her training at Acosta focused on retail, business analytics and sales for the consumer-packaged goods category and she served there too as business manager in health and beauty care (HBC). Ivana’s specialized expertise provides our regional grocery sales and select HEB clients with the benefit of truly responsive service and in-depth knowledge for all their activities.

An integral member of our sales and marketing team since 2017, Justice is an enthusiastic contributor to CSM’s mission to provide the most innovative program solutions for every client. His expertise in multiple industry categories includes General Merchandise, Hydration, Beauty, and Health and Wellness, particularly in the areas of supplements and nutritional products. Justice’s emphasis on superior account management, client relationship building with both retailer and supplier partners, and his goal-oriented approach all support his continuing efforts toward mastery of retailer systems and business modules. His education in business marketing at the University of Incarnate Word provides Justice with a skilled perspective on the diverse scope of company activities and complements his commitment to outstanding work ethics.

Andrew’s accomplished tenure with CSM first began in 2019 with the company’s internship program, subsequently progressing in 2020 to a full-time sales position upon graduation from Texas A&M University, College Station. His well-rounded and hands-on perspective of all business activities enable Andrew to focus on building collaborative partnerships with buyers and vendors alike that enhance engagement on all levels. Additionally, he draws upon his diverse background experiences and specialized skills to regularly analyze market trends and identify mutually rewarding opportunities. Andrew’s primary client categories to date include sun care; over the counter (OTC) and first aid; feminine care/feminine hygiene; back-to-school/home office; grooming; and oral health products.

A vital contributor to our overall efforts, Leslie joined the CSM team in 2017, bringing with her an extensive background in direct marketing and more than 15 years of account service experience. Her primary efforts are geared toward establishing the most successful retail marketing solutions for clients in the vitamins, nutrition and weight management, and healthy living categories. Leslie has a particular passion and insightful talent for supporting emerging brands and participating in all stages of the business development process. She also prioritizes continually seeking “win/win” situations for both suppliers and retailers, exemplifying her commitment to excellence in customer relationship management. Prior to beginning her career, Leslie received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, where she obtained a valuable foundation in key industry principles and business practices.