The BMI Team

People Who Know
Retail From the Inside

Our team brings decades of Walmart merchant and supplier experience — meaning we speak the language and understand what it actually takes to win on shelf.

Experience That
Moves the Needle

Real Walmart insiders who've worked in buying offices, category management, and supplier relations — now working for you.

Cody Tedford
Cody Tedford
CEO BMI & Partner
As the original founder of Bentonville Merchants and a partner at Select Sales, Cody brings deep regional insights and a proven track record of driving success both in-store and online. With nine years as a DMM at Walmart, he builds strategies that deliver meaningful growth and lasting impact for brands across all retail channels.
9 Years as Walmart DMM
Sales Strategy Buyer Relations Omnichannel
Jonas Dunnaway
Jonas Dunnaway
CSO BMI & Partner
Jonas is a seasoned retail executive with over a decade of experience driving growth within Walmart, partnering with both emerging and established suppliers across national and private label brands. Known for translating strategy into results, he helps clients secure placement, expand distribution, and unlock incremental revenue through a deep understanding of buyer expectations and category dynamics.
10+ Years Walmart Experience
Sales Strategy Category Management Placement
David Dunn
David Dunn, MS, MBA
COO BMI & Partner
With over two decades of progressive leadership in the food industry, David supports clients through end-to-end sourcing and category management designed to improve profitability and accelerate growth. His expertise includes supplier optimization, private brand strategy, and cost modeling, helping retailers and manufacturers build competitive assortments and strengthen margins.
20+ Years Industry Experience
Sourcing Category Mgmt Private Label
Andrea Holcombe
Andrea Holcombe
Senior Replenishment Manager
Focused on forecasting, inventory management, and promotional modeling, Andrea optimizes inventory positions and drives results through SSO planning and Walmart replenishment partnerships. She delivers insights and solutions that improve performance, maximize availability, and fuel sustainable growth.
Replenishment Forecasting Inventory
Becky Read
Becky Read
Senior Manager, Replenishment
Becky focuses on strategic inventory management — analyzing demand forecast, seasonality, and life cycle to mitigate supply chain disruptions. She solves complex operational challenges using her background in supply chain management, replenishment, modulars, and analytics, building strong partnerships with retail teams along the way.
Supply Chain Replenishment Analytics
Melissa Townley
Melissa Townley
Omnichannel Manager
Melissa focuses on item setup, auditing, and PDP management to ensure seamless execution across digital and in-store platforms. She tracks performance, maintains accuracy, and optimizes product visibility to drive sales and strengthen brand presence throughout the omnichannel marketplace.
Item Setup PDP Digital Commerce
Blayn Turner
Blayn Turner
Senior Manager, Sales
Focused on sales account management, Blayn works to optimize store performance and brand growth through Walmart partnerships. He executes strategic initiatives and leverages data insights to improve operational efficiency and drive measurable results for every client.
Account Management Store Performance Sales
Kamry Kelley
Kamry Kelley
Retail Analyst
Kamry focuses on item setup, auditing, and PDP management, helping support execution across digital and in-store platforms. Through ongoing maintenance, performance tracking, and content accuracy, she contributes to stronger product visibility and a more consistent brand presence across Walmart.
Analytics Item Setup Content

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What Our Experience
Means for You

100+

Years Combined
Retail Experience

Not hired guns — lifelong merchants who built their careers inside Walmart's buying offices and supplier networks.

98%

Target Instock
Rate Maintained

We proactively manage replenishment and forecast so your product is on shelf when customers are looking for it.

2

Retailers We
Know Deeply

Walmart and Sam's Club. We go narrow and deep — mastering two channels rather than dabbling in many.

1st

Call Priority
With Buyers

Years of relationship-building means your items get attention and issues get escalated — not lost in the queue.

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to Your Business?

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