Battling the elements and going on calls with technicians is just one example of Poulin’s hands-on approach to business that has helped Pine Tree Food Equipment grow and find continued success in the ever-changing foodservice industry.
Ever since starting out as a sales rep at Trademark Equipment and Supplies after graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Marcotte has dedicated himself to understanding the industry and the equipment.
Kurt Maschari wears many hats, including designer, sales manager and project manager. What makes him stand out is a talent that helps with each of these jobs and more—his ability to solve problems.
“Tiffany is one of those people who, when faced with something she doesn’t know about, is relentless in learning about it,” says one of her colleagues.
As senior sourcing lead for equipment at Chick-fil-A, Adam Jarboe works with many dealers and manufacturers, and relationships with all of them are key, he says.
In 2019, over half of restauranteurs said that high operating and food costs were their top challenges, both of which put the squeeze on profitability.