Mark Nyman "Big Guy" - Read Mark Nyman's full bio

Carla Phelps – "Energizer Bunny – A/P"
The name says it all… Carla joined foodguys in July 2009. She works in our accounting department doing everything from A/P to bank reconciliations and inventory management, while also enrolled in business courses. In her “spare” time, Carla also can be seen running to and from soccer games with her husband and five children.

Christina Bell - "Phone Chick – A/R"
Christina works in our administrative department answering calls, processing payments, heading the Safety Committee and helps out with other various accounting tasks. As of that’s not enough, she also maintains our Intranet and the foodguys website. Christina came to us with several years experience in the food and beverage industry.

Delo Fercho - "The Get-er-Done Guy"
A great addition to the foodguys sales team, we are pleased to have Delo on board. She comes to us with prior experience in the auto finance and limousine service industries. Delo is also very involved in Landmark Education and has a daughter enrolled at Seattle University. She and her husband enjoy living close to work. She is very dedicated to her customers and is a wonderful addition to our team. Delo is the “Get-er-Done Guy” because you can count on her to always follow through.

Devin Gaerisch - "The Stand-Up Guy"
Devin is dedicated to establishing meaningful relationships that will withstand the test of time. He attended college at the University of Denver majoring in International Business. During college he had the opportunity to study abroad extensively, stepping foot on foreign soils in 4 continents. This experience has given him a global outlook to the food industry: relentlessly exploring new markets for import and export opportunities to better serve his customers.

Jill Wooldridge - "Food Chick"
Jill joined foodguys in early 2005. She came on board with a strong interest in the growing organic ingredient segment of the industry but works with both organic and conventional ingredients. Jill's success has been built on an authentic commitment to help her customers find what they need to have their projects succeed. She combines 25 years of sales and sales management experience with natural enthusiasm and tenacity to source ingredients from around the globe.

Ken Mills- "Main Guy"
The Senior Sales person here at foodguys. Ken joined the company in September of 2000 after a 20-year career with a local food processor. Ken has food sales in his blood from spending nearly his whole life in the food business. Ken's father and grandfather were also food business people and he has carried on that tradition. Ken's passion in food comes from his commitment to his customers. Through his experience over the years from selling into the retail markets or wholesale, he is now selling at the source; he has learned what it takes to be successful. He wants his customers to get exactly what they want when they want it. It can range from Fruits, vegetables and nuts. Organic foods have become very popular in the industry and have created an ongoing educational process from which to learn. Ken says "not a day goes by when I don't learn something new in this industry". Learning new sources and new customers all the time and learning how they wish to be dealt with and do business together. Quality and service as well as saving time and money are what drive him to succeed.

Linda Wilmes-Smith - "The Money-Guy"
Linda is responsible for “bringing in the money” and client credit approval for foodguys. She has been with foodguys since September 2007 and works part-time Mondays-Wednesdays. She graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Human Resource Management.

Mac Thurston - "The Go To Guy"
Mac spent the 10+ years as an executive chef using the ingredients that he now sells. His past career gives him knowledge of the customer's perspective. He is the proud father of two beautiful baby girls who give him a reason to be passionate and successful in all of his endeavors.

Mark Warner - "Great Guy"
He received a Bachelor's degree in Management from the University of Oregon, has over 25 years of experience in managing sales, product development, and national account responsibility in the ingredient and food service industries. He brings to the team a solid sales background and positive energy to the entire company. Mark continues to oversee these two challenging categories, delivering consistently, excellent results for our customers and principals alike.

Marshall Mills - "The Solid Guy"
Marshall is a dependable resource for your ingredient needs. He is effective at getting you what you want and need. He is loyal and honest…just the kind of guy you want on your team. Marshall attended the College of Idaho, earning degrees in History and Political Economy. Before coming to foodguys, Marshall worked for The Oregonian – the state’s largest newspaper. He is an enthusiastic sports fan, most passionate about America’s favorite pastime…baseball. He has taken in games at Fenway Park as well as the “Old” Yankee Stadium in New York City. Marshall brings the same enthusiasm and passion he has for baseball to working with his customers. Give him a try. He won’t let you down.

Mason Miles - "The HR Guy"
An Operations Management graduate of Washington State University’s School of Business and member of PHRMA, Mason has taken on our Human Resources and Information Technology needs. If you need something done and don’t know who to turn to, odds are he can help. From setting up computers to setting up benefits, he is your guy.

Renee Ingram – “The Helper Guy”
Renee comes to us with years of managing and assisting owners, artists and CEO’s. Her main function is to support the “Big Guy”. Renee is instrumental in keeping the schedule flowing at foodguys.

Susan Brown – “Controller Chica”
Control issues?  Relax!  She’s got it covered.  With a Bachelors degree in Business from PSU and 15+ years of accounting, reporting, and budgeting experience in a variety of industries, Susan oversees Accounting, HR, and IT.  She periodically teaches Management and Accounting courses at a local college and serves on their Business Curriculum Advisory Committee.  She is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and is preparing for CMA exams.  This native Oregonian enjoys hiking, snowboarding, tennis, and spending time with her crazy Boston Terrier / Chihuahua mix, “Kramer.”

Tracy Coffey - "The Can Do Guy"
23 years of experience in the hospitality and food & beverage industries have given Tracy the experience to understand her customers needs and the tenacity to find what they are looking for. Tracy says, “Everyday is a new day to find new ingredients and resources, that’s why I’m the “can do guy”, because the possibilities are unlimited!”

Vance Young - "The Right Guy"
Vance brings many years of experience in the culinary field and food service industries. His wealth of food product knowledge and application processes has benefited numerous customers in critical purchasing and production issues. His passion for great customer service, a high level of integrity, and commitment to getting our “customer's” what they want and need, have made him a favorite here at foodguys. He is the "Right Guy" for all of your sourcing and purchasing needs.