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Food Services of America Product Specialists 
Our highly qualified specialists are available to listen to your needs, understand your requirements and recommend the best products for the job.

They can also assist in a wide range of areas including quality and grade specifications, preparation and cooking methods, menu management and staff training.


We have several Product Specialists to serve you.
 
  • Supply & Equipment
  • Disposables
     
    Professional Background
    Rich has 37 years of experience in the packaging industry where he's worked with a wide range of establishments including Retail, Hotels, Schools and Healthcare Facilities.

    Responsibilities
    Rich is responsible for merchandising, sales and developing a cost effective packaging system to meet individual customer needs. Rich's knowledge of the Disposable Industry is invaluable. A highly experienced professional, Rich is dedicated to providing reliable service for associates and customers.
     
    Mark Fellows
    Chemicals/Beverages
     
    Professional Background
    Mark has been in the chemical industry for 23 years as a vendor partner. He's been a Chemical Specialist with Food Services of America since 1996.

    Responsibilities
    Mark is responsible for helping customers and associates understand Food Service of America's broad range of chemical products, including dishwashing machines, soap, cleaning products and systems. He also coordinates the installation and set-up services for our customers.
     
    Pam Olsen
    Bid & Education
     
    Professional Background
    Pam has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Minot State University. She has 27 years of experience in the foodservice industry, including five years in the restaurant industry. Pam has been with Food Services of America for 22 years, the last 13 years as an Education Sales Specialist.

    Responsibilities
    Pam plays a major role in Food Services of America's educational and bid business. She is responsible for managing bid contracts and government commodities. She assists the Sales Department and customers with nutrition information and special products. Pam excels at working with the customer and always looks for more enhanced and efficient ways to provide the product and or service a customers needs.
     
    Margaret Dam
    Registered Dietian
    Education Sales
     
    Professional Background
    Margaret's background includes four years as a Hospital Dietitian and eight years as a School Foodservice Director. Margaret has been an Education Sales Specialist for Food Services of America for 13 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

    Responsibilities
    Margaret is responsible for developing our school business in Western Washington. She plans workshops for school foodservice personnel, coordinates exhibits and advertising, oversees purchases of special school products, assists the Sales department with any school related sales activity, and manages bid contracts for purchasing cooperatives and individual school districts. Margaret also creates a nutritional menu cycle on Nutrikids for schools.

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    Produce
     
    Professional Background
    Don has experience beginning with retail produce sales and merchandising. He worked in wholesale produce operations & distribution before moving to purchasing for 13 years, handling produce and dairy line management. Don worked with contract-bid maintenance. He has helpful knowledge in packing and quality assurance. He was also production manager for Garden Fresh Foods. Don has been a participant in the advancement value-added produce. 
    Responsibilities

    Don will promote opportunity in produce and C.O.P. growth with options that add efficiency and quality. He will provide education in handling. His experience in seasonality will assist with constantly changing sources and varieties in our produce.

     
    Supply & Equipment
     
    Professional Background
    Gwen's background includes restaurant and hotel management experience as well as eleven years in sales for a restaurant supply company. Before joining Food Services of America in 1991, she spent two years as an Equipment Manager for a bar supply company developing tabletop line item sales. Gwen also has a degree in Hotel and Restaurant management.

    Responsibilities
    Gwen's extensive experience enables her to closely relate to our customers and sales associates needs. She specializes in front-of-the-house and tabletop products, enjoys taking on the challenge locating new or unique products for customers and sales associates.
     
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