Built by the people who've run these businesses — not by career brokers.

Summit wasn’t built by career brokers. It was founded by Charlie and Chad, who bring more than 50 years of combined CPG experience, including over 30 years managing businesses at Walmart. They’ve owned the P&L, navigated buyer relationships, led large teams, and fought for shelf space on businesses approaching $1 billion. That firsthand perspective shaped how Summit was built and continues to guide how Summit serves every client.

That perspective was earned at the highest levels of Walmart’s business. During his final decade at Clorox, Charlie managed a $1.7 billion Walmart business. Chad led Hasbro’s Walmart and Sam’s Club business beyond $1 billion. They weren’t advising from the sidelines, they were accountable for the P&L, the buyer relationships, the strategy, and the results. That operator’s perspective changes how Summit evaluates opportunities, solves problems, and helps brands grow.

Summit could have become a large brokerage. The relationships, experience, and reputation were there, but that was never the vision. As brokerages grow, brands can become line items, with attention naturally concentrated on the largest accounts. Summit was intentionally built around a different model: fewer clients, deeper investment, and greater accountability. Clients work directly with the senior leaders who built the company and remain personally invested in their business.