John is a lifelong, 4th generation Chicagoan who has been in the Foodservice and Hospitality Sales industry since 1986. After graduating from the University Of Illinois Chicago with a marketing degree, John worked as a sales representative with the largest restaurant supply and equipment distributor in the country for 8 years, followed by 2 years … Continued
Primary Phone
312.485.1327
Travis supports Zink’s Michigan region as an Equipment Territory Manger in SE Michigan and NW Ohio. Travis began his foodservice career in 2007 while working as a dealer in Northwest Ohio. Travis brings fourteen years of experience as a Business Development Manager and Manufacturer’s Rep Executive. Travis obtained his bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Public … Continued
Primary Phone
419.575.4036
Brendan began his career in foodservice in 2008 working with TriMark SS Kemp. While at TriMark, Brendan focused his expertise on foodservice equipment and building relationships with vendors throughout the industry. Prior to his time at TriMark, he worked as a project manager building residential homes on the west side of Cleveland. Brendan went to … Continued
Primary Phone
440.666.0375
Greg Smith has a 25-year career in Foodservice Management focused on standards, training, and development of his teams. He has worked as a professional Chef in many venues including Executive Chef in fine dining restaurants, Corporate Chef for chain restaurant concepts, a Private Chef and most recently corporate contract work as a senior executive chef in both healthcare and education. After honing his skills and working for multiple … Continued
Primary Phone
847.754.6444
Rian Hassen attended The Ohio State University and began her career in Hospitality working for 13 years as the Catering Director at Worthington Hills Country Club in Columbus, OH She joined Zink Foodservice in 2018 as an Executive Assistant to the Managing Partners. And began working as a Project Coordinator in 2019 Rian currently lives … Continued
Primary Phone
614.565.6569
Ryan joins us after working 12 years at CNH industrial in both sales and marketing roles, providing agricultural solutions to farmers across North America. Prior to his time at CNH Industrial Ryan spent over 15 years in the military where he worked as part of coalition forces in support of OIF and OEF. Ryan’s hobbies … Continued
Primary Phone
262.278.1284
Spencer joined Zink Foodservice Group in November 2023 as the Northeast Ohio Territory Manager for Equipment. Prior to Zink, Spencer worked in the real estate industry for a lender that finances new construction and fix and flips. In his roles there, he worked directly with developers and gained experience in sales and account management. Spencer … Continued
Primary Phone
419.654.4020
Anthony Granatelli brings 17 years of experience to Zink, having worked for key dealers and major manufacturers in the industry. “We’re excited to have Anthony join the Zink Foodservice team.” stated Zink’s Vice President of Tabletop and Smallwares, Kevin Jennings. “He brings solid experience to this position from both the dealer and factory perspective. He has … Continued
Primary Phone
847.714.2412
Stephanie began her career in Foodservice in 1996 when she joined InterMetro as an Office Manager and Inside Sales Coordinator. She subsequently accepted a position as a Territory Manager and from there consistently earned top sales honors. Over time, both customers and peers alike, encouraged her to enter the Manufacturer Representative community, and as a … Continued
Primary Phone
630.688.8283
Patrick Warren is a seasoned professional in the foodservice industry with a career spanning over two decades. Originally from Colorado, Patrick began his journey in the industry in 2001, gaining valuable experience and insights that have shaped his successful career path. Throughout his career, he has managed a wide variety of restaurants. From high volume … Continued
Primary Phone
412.400.2453
Demi joined Zink in 2024, during our acquisition of Rep Concepts and joins our Illinois team as Territory Manager of Tabletop & Smallwares. Demi brings significant experience to her role, having held leadership roles with high profile restaurant groups, such as 4 Star Restaurant Group and Darden. She utilizes her comprehensive perspective to help identify … Continued
Primary Phone
248.894.1981
Griffin Eifert graduated from The University of Notre Dame in 2024 with a degree in Marketing. In doing so, he was also a student athlete on the football team. He enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time with friends and family. Griffin is joining Zink Foodservice as an Outside Sales Trainee and currently resides in Grandview Heights, Ohio.
Primary Phone
260.444.9282
Lauren has held key roles with Zink over the years in inside sales and marketing as well as outside sales in the commercial foodservice equipment industry. Lauren Adamski joins Zink in 2025 as a Territory Manager for the Chicago Market. With nearly a decade of experience in the industry, her diverse background, combined with strong … Continued
Primary Phone
847.373.7797
Mike Colvin supports Zink’s central Ohio territory as an Equipment Territory Manager. Mike’s 30+ years of foodservice experience include operating as the Vice President of Operations for Aramark Correctional Services and leadership roles at Bloomin’ Brands, Chipotle, Burger King, and Steak ‘n Shake. Most recently, Mike served as the Franchise COO for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & … Continued
Primary Phone
614.562.4379
Brandi Alvarez joined Zink as Territory Manager of Equipment in Northern and Central Indiana in early 2023 and has recently transitioned to Business Development Manager, serving all Zink Regions. She spent the past 10 years at Heritage Parts, now Parts town, and attended IPFW Fort Wayne.Brandi focused heavily on building relationships in the following sectors: … Continued
Primary Phone
260.615.4864
Jason Jones is a food service professional with a diverse background in sales and culinary arts. He pursued his passion for culinary excellence at the New England Culinary Institute, earning an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Culinary Arts. Jason held several executive chef positions in fine dining and later launched a consulting, catering, and personal … Continued
Primary Phone
831.917.7255
Allison Baker spent 6 years at a manufacturers rep in the semiconductor industry before working at Anthony International for the last 29 years. At Anthony she led the Customer Service Assistance Team as their global director and worked in sales focused on growth in ISE. Allison was born, married, and raised her kids in Southern … Continued
Primary Phone
661.618.7628
Andy Goodfriend, supports Zink’s southwest Ohio and West Virginia territories as an Equipment and Smallwares Territory Manager. Andy’s 15+ years of foodservice experience include operating as the General Manager for one of Cincinnati’s busiest, independent, full service restaurants, and working as a district sales representative and national account development manager for several foodservice equipment dealers. … Continued
Primary Phone
513.330.4305
Chad Christine brings an impressive and diverse background to the world of foodservice, with over 27 years of combined experience across various sectors. His journey has encompassed Healthcare, Hospitality Operations Management, College & University Operations Management, Military Foodservice Operations, and Restaurant Operations. With 18 years of multi-unit management and 17 years as a Corporate Nutrition … Continued
Primary Phone
330.687.9007
Stephanie brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to the role, having spent 18 years in the industry, most recently as Director of Food and Nutrition Services for one of the largest school systems in Indiana. She was involved in the complete kitchen renovation in multiple buildings in the district. She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, … Continued
Primary Phone
317.601.6608
Erin started her career in the insurance industry, focusing on Sales and Account Management. She joined Zink Corporation in October 2022 as part of the Inside Sales Team in the Lisle office, and in 2024, she was promoted to Territory Manager with Zink Hospitality. Erin studied Marketing at Miami University and currently lives in Downtown … Continued
Primary Phone
614.557.2028
Bill Beshilas has been in the foodservice industry since 1990. He was with Edward Don for three years before becoming a manufacturers’ representative in 1994. In 1998, he started his own sales agency and has been in the Chicago area his entire career. Bill resides in Naperville, Illinois with his wife, Amy, and his two … Continued
Primary Phone
630.768.2050
Bill Hoffman joined Zink Foodservice in August 2014. Bill’s 30 years of foodservice experience includes the past 27 years at Delfield and 3 years prior at Randell Manufacturing. Bill started his career at Delfield as a Sales Engineer before managing the department for 7 years. He’s also served as a Regional Sales Director, National Accounts … Continued
Primary Phone
989.621.3522
Don Mason has been with Zink Foodservice since 2013. Don is a 37-year veteran of the foodservice industry. He spent 12 years in the corporate restaurant side of the business at Associated Hosts Inc, Cascone’s Italian Restaurants Inc and Creative Restaurant Management Inc. Don was a Territory Manager in Wisconsin for 21 years with Mirkovich … Continued
Primary Phone
262.895.9110
CEC, CCA, AAC With three decades of culinary experience under his belt, Drew Patterson has cultivated his passion for the culinary arts from the roots. His journey began in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he honed his skills cooking alongside his mother and family friends. Drew’s culinary aspirations led him to Hocking College, where he acquired his … Continued
Primary Phone
614.296.3521
Frank Rivelle has been an integral part of Zink since 2016, showcasing his versatility through roles ranging from equipment and smallwares sales representative to his current position as a Territory Manager for the Zink East Territory. Before joining Zink Foodservice, Frank bolstered his expertise in the food industry by being an owner operator of numerous … Continued
Primary Phone
614.581.6071
Gregory Fedurek joined us in 1988 after two and one half years in the field with a major china company as a factory representative. Prior to that position he spent five years with a leading food service operator in their field marketing department. Greg Fedurek started his Manufacturer Representative career in 1988 with Top ‘O … Continued
Primary Phone
248.388.5242
Josh will support Zink’s South Region as an Equipment Territory Manager in KY. Josh’s twenty-year experience includes, VP of Operations for a high-volume catering/riverboat dining company in Cincinnati, District Sales Rep for an equipment and supplies dealer in Cincinnati and most recent, a Manufacturer’s Rep in Kentucky. Josh is a proud Wildcat, as he graduated … Continued
Primary Phone
859.468.9268
Kevin Stiverson joined Zink Foodservice in 2017 and is our Regional Vice President for Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He brings with him over 20 years’ experience in the Central Ohio foodservice industry, both as a manufacturer’s representative and as a dealer. Kevin resides in Hilliard, Ohio with his wife, Candice, and two children. … Continued
Primary Phone
614.580.7152
Matt Swift joined Zink Foodservice Group in 2009 as Regional Vice President for the Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan regions. He successfully developed the company’s first satellite Culinary Center in the Indianapolis area. He also helped in the transition of our company’s brand portfolio into a consistent offering across all our market regions. Matt served on … Continued
Primary Phone
317.460.9337
Mike McCrone’s thirty-two years of experience in sales, management, marketing, product training and customer service have centered on improving and implementing the sales process to better connect the manufacturer with the customer in the equipment food service industry. Because of this, he has received several awards for his leadership, performance and customer service. For the … Continued
Primary Phone
989.400.0128
Pat O’Hare has been an integral part of Zink since January 2003, showcasing his versatility through roles ranging from equipment and smallwares sales representative to his current position on the RAM Team. Before joining Zink, Pat honed his expertise as a convection cooking specialist at one of the nation’s premier managed care facilities. His dedication … Continued
Primary Phone
616.437.4444
Tyler began working in the foodservice industry in 2013 with AIS commercial parts and service. Joining the Zink team in 2016, Tyler is responsible for Tabletop and Smallwares in Western PA. He is a graduate from West Virginia University and is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Tyler resides in Pittsburgh with wife and son John. … Continued
Primary Phone
412.965.1091
