The only monthly feature that profiles the careers of the industry’s most accomplished foodservice equipment and supplies dealer sales reps by presenting their achievements, views on customer service and secrets to their success.
As a volunteer fire fighter, Tom Mahaney has had a lot of experience putting out fires. In his work as project manager for Buffalo Hotel Supply Co., Mahaney has had the opportunity to put out fires of a different sort.
Jim McCune is a classic learn as you go DSR. After McCune began his career in 1973 as a truck driver for Lansing Food Equipment, he worked his way up the ladder, becoming a sales rep and eventually owning the company.
A lot of useful knowledge can be gained from working both sides of the fence. Proof in point is Jeff Enda, who spent seven years in corporate dining for a managed services company before joining M. Tucker as a sales rep eight years ago.
John Daniel has worked in the foodservice industry for close to three decades. Although he has never been employed by a restaurant, he knows the ins and outs of a commercial kitchen as well as many cooks.
John Daniel has worked in the foodservice industry for close to three decades. Although he has never been employed by a restaurant, he knows the ins and outs of a commercial kitchen as well as many cooks.
When Tony Riggan joined Pioneer Distributing Co. after graduating college 28 years ago, he had no clue that a long, successful career as a sales rep was ahead of him.
After three years of playing football in the NFL, Mike Perrino was on a mission to find a fulfilling career. He first considered banking but, after an internship, determined it was not for him.
TriMark Foodcraft's Danny Eller built his foodservice career from the ground up.
Rosemarie Baca describes herself as the type of person who takes ownership of a situation and manages it. She started in foodservice at the age of nine working with her family's business.
In his three decades with The Wasserstrom Co., John Sweeney has created a solid reputation in the industry as a traditional sales rep with street sales skills.
