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Congratulations to our client, Marieke® Gouda on their impressive wins at the American Cheese Society Show! Marieke took home three first-place ribbons for their Honey Clover Gouda Spread, Smoked Gouda and Hatch Pepper Gouda, three second-place ribbons for their 6-9 month Mature Gouda, 9-12 month Aged Gouda and Smoked Cumin Gouda and one third-place ribbon for their Original Gouda Spread. Very well-deserved! Pictured from left to right: Molly R., Sales Director at Marieke Gouda; Marieke Penterman, Owner and Cheesemaker of Marieke Gouda; Stephanie Terenzio Wrocklage, ACS CCP, JOH #JOH #SalesAndMarketing #BigWinner #CheeseSociety #MariekeGouda

On this episode of Meet the JOH'er, Matt interviews Phil Schaner, an Account Executive on our Grand Rapids team. Learn more about the lessons he learned from his first job, his go-to productivity hack and his perfect day off! #JOH #MeetTheJOHer #GrandRapids #AccountExecutive

JOH proudly welcomes Rachel DeCory as a Digital Marketing Specialist for our Omnichannel Division. Rachel brings a robust background, having graduated from Nazareth University with a degree in Communications and Digital Media. As the Social Media Manager for the Nazareth Men’s hockey team, Rachel honed her skills, promoted brand identity and developed advanced digital marketing strategies. Additionally, during her Business Development internship with the Buffalo Bills, Rachel worked on various brand pop-up events, leveraging partnership strategies and enhancing overall fan engagement. “We are thrilled to welcome Rachel to JOH,” said JP Saidnawey, Omnichannel Marketing Manager. “Rachel’s extensive experience and passion for digital marketing make her an excellent addition to our growing Omnichannel marketing team. We look forward to the outstanding contributions she will bring to our clients. Welcome aboard, Rachel!” In her spare time, Rachel enjoys photography, going to the gym and spending time with her friends and family.

Get to know Matthew Gasuik, an Associate Account Executive in the New England Region, in today's edition of Meet the JOH'er! Find out the historical figure he'd want to have dinner with, his favorite movie and more. #JOH #MeetTheJOHer #NewEngland #AccountExecutive

JOH is proud to announce the promotion of Joseph Parker to Senior Director of Retail Operations. Joe has more than 14 years of experience working in the food industry. He started his career at JOH as a Retail Representative and advanced to a Category Management Analyst, supporting the Fresh Division to drive business growth. Since 2017, when Joe became the Retail Communications Manager, he has collaborated with the Vice President of Retail to address and fulfill client needs and objectives. Joe played a pivotal part in JOH’s implementation and execution of GoSpotCheck, along with other retail technology and process enhancements. In his new position, Joe will oversee the overall performance and growth of JOH's Retail Operations team, reporting directly to Matt O’Hare, President & COO. "Joe's extensive experience and dedication make him an exceptional choice for this position," says Matt O'Hare, President & COO. "I am confident he will continue to drive success for clients and customers in his new role. Congratulations, Joe!" Joe lives in Sparta, New Jersey with his wife, Brianne. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family, cooking, and playing golf and pickleball. He can be reached at jparker@johare.com.

The JOH team will be at the NEPC Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo at Encore Boston Harbor from August 19th - 20th! Reach out to Brian Maguire at bmaguire@johare.com to schedule a time to meet with us!

We had an amazing time at the UNFI Show last month! It was a fantastic opportunity to network with clients and customers from all over the country and gain insights into the latest trends in natural and organic products. #JOH #SalesAndMarketing #UNFI #FoodShow

JOH proudly welcomes Michael Kominsky as an Account Executive in the Produce Division serving the New England region. Michael joins the JOH team with over a decade of sales experience in the produce industry. He began his career as a Regional Sales Manager at Hampton Farms where he helped build and expand the business throughout the Northeast. He continued his career as a Regional Customer Manager at Fresh Express. Most recently, Michael was a Regional Sales Manager for Ventura Foods where he made a name for himself as a strong relationship builder and manager with a keen eye for identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities. “Michael will make an awesome addition to our Produce team,” said Brian Maguire, JOH EVP, Produce, New England. “His extensive experience in sales, merchandising, and product launches makes him a valuable asset to our expanding and talented group. Welcome to the family, Michael!” Michael and his wife, Elysha, love to travel. So far, they have visited 11 countries and four continents. He is also a diehard New England sports fan. Produce is not only Michael’s profession but also his passion as he grows peppers, tomatoes and herbs every summer. He can be contacted at mkominsky@johare.com.

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Ted Breitowich to the position of Senior Vice President, Specialty Division. Ted has 30 years of experience working in the food industry. He started his lengthy career at the age of 14 as a part-time grocery clerk. In his early career, he worked in positions within supermarkets and distributors. Ted has been a food broker for the last 22 years and joined the JOH family in 2015. For the last eight years, Ted served as the Vice President of JOH Specialty in the Metro and Mid-Atlantic regions. In his new role as SVP of Specialty, Ted will continue to call on customer accounts as well as take on an increased role in financial budgeting and planning within the division. "Ted's versatility and extensive knowledge of the food industry are unparalleled," says Jim Walsh, EVP of Specialty. "His passion for growing JOH’s clients and customers is evident in everything he does. We are thrilled to announce his well-deserved promotion. Congratulations, Ted!" Ted lives in Red Bank, New Jersey with his wife, Mackenzie, their 9-month-old son, Elliot, and their two English Bulldogs. In his time off, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, going to concerts, gardening and offshore fishing. He can be reached at tbreitowich@johare.com.

Welcome back to another season of Meet the JOH'er! Kicking things off with Brittany Moore, an Account Executive in the New England Region. Learn more about her lifelong goal to run a marathon, her go-to morning beverage and her expansive collection of her children's artwork. #JOH #MeetTheJOHer #NewEngland #AccountExecutive