The Driving Force Behind VTM Vending
Meet The Team

The Driving Force Behind VTM Vending Leadership, Innovation, and Growth

Jordan Brown, CEO and Founder of VTM Vending

CEO and Founder

Jordan Brown

Jordan Brown, Founder and CEO of VTM Vending, is a forward-thinking entrepreneur with extensive experience in the coin-operated and ATM industries. His journey began in his family's business, where he expanded the ATM network to over 700 machines before selling it to Payment Alliance International (PAI). As Vice President at PAI, Jordan managed a network of over 10,000 ATMs, refining his expertise in automated systems, compliance, and consumer convenience.

In 2023, Jordan founded VTM Vending to revolutionize the vape distribution market with "plug and play" vape vending machines featuring advanced age verification and cashless payment options. VTM Vending aims to provide a seamless consumer experience while addressing regulatory challenges in the industry.

Jordan's leadership is hands-on, encouraging innovation and ownership within his team. His background in vending and ATM operations gives him a unique understanding of the importance of convenience, security, and compliance. Jordan is committed to improving age verification technology in the vape market, aiming to make VTM Vending a leader in responsible, innovative vending.

Beyond VTM Vending, Jordan is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting business growth within his community.

Mike Davis, Chief Operating Officer of VTM Vending

Chief Operating Officer

Mike Davis

Mike Davis is the Chief Operating Officer at VTM Vending, leveraging over 15 years of experience in technology and healthcare industries. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit, Mike has proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, client services, and project management. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at Axuall, Envision Healthcare, and other notable organizations, where he excelled in solution implementation and strategic consulting. At VTM Vending, Mike drives operational efficiency and growth, using his technical knowledge and business acumen to innovate and streamline processes. Additionally, Mike's involvement in the blockchain and Web3 space highlights his commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends.

Tashi Yangzom, Head of Revenue Operations at VTM Vending

Head of Revenue Operations

Tashi Yangzom

Tashi Yangzom serves as Head of Revenue Operations at VTM Vending, bringing more than 20 years of enterprise sales and strategic partnership leadership from the fintech industry. Over the course of her career she has held a series of senior leadership roles, including VP positions overseeing retail sales, enterprise relationships, and strategic partnerships for major national companies, consistently driving revenue growth across large client portfolios.

Throughout her career she has specialized in building and retaining high value partnerships, recovering at risk accounts, and negotiating long term agreements that strengthen both revenue and client relationships. At VTM Vending, Tashi leads the sales team and revenue strategy, develops new lines of revenue, and partners closely with cross functional teams to ensure every customer has a smooth and successful journey with the company.

Ryan Petrill
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Head of Product

Ryan Petrill

Ryan leads Product Design at VTM Vending, shaping the touchscreen experience, machine interfaces, and operator-facing tools that customers interact with every day. He focuses on making every screen — from the vending machine kiosk to the operator dashboard — simple, fast, and intuitive.

Ryan's design work is central to VTM Vending's mission of building "plug and play" machines that feel effortless for both operators and end customers.

Ethan Smith, Director of Onboarding & Logistics

Director of Onboarding and Logistics

Ethan Smith

Ethan directs Onboarding and Logistics at VTM Vending, guiding new operators from purchase to a fully stocked, earning machine. He oversees shipping, installation support, and the onboarding process, making sure every machine reaches its location ready to go live.

Ethan's coordination across logistics and customer onboarding keeps VTM Vending's rollout process fast and dependable as the operator network expands.

Christopher Petrus, Support Manager at VTM Vending

Support Manager

Christopher Petrus

Christopher Petrus is VTM Vending's Support Manager, dedicated to delivering responsive, reliable customer support and resolving technical issues efficiently. He brings years of leadership experience across customer service, technical support, customer retention, QA, and analytics, with a particular focus on documenting processes and building scalable systems that improve the customer experience. Chris is committed to making sure every customer and vendor feels taken care of.

Josh Harris, Warehouse Manager at VTM Vending

Warehouse Manager

Josh Harris

Josh Harris is the Warehouse Manager for VTM Vending, where he oversees warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics. With more than 15 years of experience in warehouse and operations management, he is passionate about building efficient processes, leading strong teams, and supporting VTM's continued growth.

Ramya, Lead Software Engineer at VTM Vending

Lead Software Engineer

Ramya

Ramya is a Lead Software Engineer at VTM Vending, responsible for developing and maintaining the proprietary software used in the vending machines. Her technical expertise and problem-solving skills ensure that the technology runs smoothly, offering customers a seamless and user-friendly experience. She plays a critical role in keeping VTM Vending's systems efficient and up-to-date.