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AccuTemp’s sales staff is here to help in any way we can. If you’re thinking about adding AccuTemp to your kitchen, we can help with product demonstrations, specifications and answers to all your questions. Even after a sale, we’re still here to help – because we believe in building real relationships, not just making a quick sale.

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Julie Roop

MANAGER, SALES DEVELOPMENT

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2017
Julie’s responsibilities include overseeing the territory managers and developing new and continuing sales into our current and new markets. She is focused on continuing the sales and customer service acumen that AccuTemp is known for. As AccuTemp grows, she will be working to assist them in working in additional markets and growing the sales in each area. Julie comes to us with a vast background. She started her career with a degree in accounting and business; she has 10 years as a controller before devoting her career over the last 10 years to sales and marketing. Julie is known for her ability to create sales growth utilizing her analytical skills and pairing them with unyielding customer-driven focus on selling the right products.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2104
Direct: 260-498-2104
jroop@accutemp.net

Sharon Lay, CFSP

TERRITORY MANAGER - DC, DE, MD, PA, WV, VA

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2010
Sharon Lay is an integral part of the sales and marketing departments of AccuTemp Products. As a territory manager for Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, Sharon is well versed in all aspects of the food service industry. Sharon works closely with many restaurant operators, dietary managers, food service managers, kitchen personnel, equipment dealers, and consultants across her area. Sharon has obtained the prestigious CFSP designation and continues to stay informed on modern dining trends and new processes within commercial kitchen operations. Please contact Sharon if you have any questions relating to the AccuTemp product line.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2339
Direct: 260-498-2339
slay@accutemp.net

Kenny Walpole, CEC

TERRITORY MANAGER - AR, AL, MS, LA, TN

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2007
Kenny joined AccuTemp in 2007. He was professionally trained as a chef from Walnut Hill Culinary School. His culinary career started as the corporate line chef for Houlihan’s in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Kenny then moved to Florida to further his career as a sous chef with Tommy Bahamas Café. In 1999, Kenny moved to Fort Wayne, and has been the executive chef for The Oyster Bar, Opus 24, and Orchard Ridge Country Club. He won the People’s Choice Award for Best Chef of Fort Wayne in 2003 and 2004, and also won the Chefs on Stage competition in 2004. His culinary skills as well as his food service experience give him a unique perspective in our industry.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2335
Direct: 260-498-2335
kwalpole@accutemp.net

Shaun Loomis

TERRITORY MANAGER - AZ, NM, NV

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2018
Shaun Loomis started his career in the commercial electrical field for six years while also attending ITT Tech studying computer and electronic engineering. Sales was always a passion, and he soon decided to make a change. After more than 10 years of sales experience in telecommunications, industrial sales, and the waste and recycling industry assisting a wide group of businesses and schools with their efficiencies and operations, Shaun decided to join the team at AccuTemp. He is very excited to begin new relationships, and build on what has already been started at AccuTemp.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2330
Direct: 260-498-2330
sloomis@accutemp.net

Tami Krause, CFSP

Territory Manager - CA, HI, NV

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2005
Tami Krause is an integral part of the sales and marketing departments at AccuTemp Products. As a territory manager for California, Nevada, and Hawaii, Tami is well versed in all aspects of the food service Industry. Tami works closely with many restaurant operators, dietary directors, food service directors, kitchen personnel, equipment dealers, and consultants across her area. Tami stays informed on modern dining trends and new processes within commercial kitchen operations. Please contact Tami if you have any questions relating to the AccuTemp Product line.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2316
Direct: 260-498-2316
tkrause@accutemp.net

Lisa Sorge, CFSP

TERRITORY MANAGER - NC, SC, GA

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2012
Lisa is the territory manager for GA, NC, and SC. She has been with AccuTemp Products since 2012 and has implemented process improvements for both the sales and service departments to improve the customer experience for AccuTemp customers. Lisa graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She has over 15 years of customer -service experience which she plans on utilizing in her territory to better serve her customers’ needs.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2337
Direct: 260-498-2337
lsorge@accutemp.net

Rob Routen

TERRITORY MANAGER - SOUTH TEXAS

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2013
Rob has been in the sales industry for 10 years working in both telecommunications and the automotive industry before joining the AccuTemp Products. At AccuTemp, he works closely with healthcare facilities, restaurants, and school personnel to assist them with enhancing the quality of the foods they serve. Rob obtained his sports marketing degree from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, and is a huge IU, Notre Dame, and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Please contact Rob if you have any questions about AccuTemp’s innovative equipment.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2320
Direct: 260-498-2320
rrouten@accutemp.net

Paul Gerding, CFSP

TERRITORY MANAGER - MI, OH

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2001
Paul is the territory manager for Ohio and Michigan. He came to AccuTemp with over five years’ experience putting together product information, training and instructional programs in the healthcare field. With his education majoring in chemistry and physics, he enjoys the science of cooking. His duties include speaking to schools and healthcare facilities about steam innovations and demonstrating the uses of steam to maximize the nutrient quality of food and how to get “green” by reducing energy and water usage.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2321
Direct: 260-498-2321
pgerding@accutemp.net

Laura Rolsen, CFSP

TERRITORY MANAGER - NORTH TEXAS

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2013
Laura Rolsen started at AccuTemp in 2013 as a sales assistant for two territory managers. Less than a year later, she was promoted to territory manager for Northern Texas. Laura works closely with many food service directors and dietary directors in schools and healthcare facilities throughout Northern Texas to keep informed of new opportunities and ways of continuous improvement for her customers. She has vast experience in many types of corporations. Her focus has always been customer service and taking care of customers is her first priority. Please contact Laura if you have any questions relating to the AccuTemp product line.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2327
Direct: 260-498-2327
lrolsen@accutemp.net

Josue Rivera, CFSP

TERRITORY MANAGER - OK, KS, MO, NE AND, DIRECTOR OF SALES – MEXICO/ LATIN AMERICA

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2013
Josue joined AccuTemp in 2013 after graduating from Huntington University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to joining as a lead generator, he worked for five years as a retail manager at the university’s cafeteria. He is proficient in both English and Spanish, and plans to use these skills to help expand the company into Spanish-speaking countries. Josue has recently received his MBA in Business Management from Purdue University Fort Wayne, and he’s ready to advise and help your business make the most out of your budget without compromising quality. With his motivation and enthusiasm, he’s ready to help you choose the best equipment to meet your needs.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2324
Direct: 260-498-2324
jrivera@accutemp.net

Jon Reder, CFSP

TERRITORY MANAGER- IL, IN, KY

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2013
Jon has a background that has kept him close to the food service industry. He has been a restaurant manager for two different chains, installed kitchen sanitation equipment with a service company and had a short stint as a marketing representative for a food service distributor. In 2017, Jon transitioned into his current territory and is excited to be a part of the team at AccuTemp and to promote the ENERGY STAR® qualified line of equipment. Feel free to contact Jon for any questions relating to the AccuTemp product line.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2346
Direct: 260-498-2346
jreder@accutemp.net

Alicia Glick

TERRITORY MANAGER - IA, MN, WI, IL

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2016
Alicia Glick joined AccuTemp in February 2016 upon completing her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has spent the last five years working within the food service and lodging industries in customer service and management roles. Please contact Alicia with any questions you may have and she will be happy to assist you.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2328
Direct: 260-498-2328
aglick@accutemp.net

Amber Meneghello

TERRITORY MANAGER - CO, UT, WY

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2018
Amber Meneghello joined AccuTemp in March 2018 as territory manager for CO, UT, and WY. Amber graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has eight years’ experience working in customer service and sales in the food service, lodging, and telecommunication industries. Please contact Amber with any questions you may have and she will be happy to assist you.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2208
Direct: 260-498-2208
ameneghello@accutemp.net

Alex Alford, CFSP

MANAGER, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & MULTIMEDIA

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2013
Alex Alford joined AccuTemp in 2013 upon completing her degree in Management at Indiana University. She started as a lead generator and then worked as a territory sales assistant, and eventually territory manager, Canada. In 2017, she moved into a new role as manager of marketing communications and multimedia. With this, she works closely with the executive team to plan and execute all marketing initiatives.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2338
Direct: 260-498-2338
aalford@accutemp.net

Julianne Weesner

CORPORATE TRAVEL PLANNER & TRADE SHOW COORDINATOR

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2015
Julianne joined AccuTemp in April of 2015 as the trade show coordinator and corporate travel planner. She graduated from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business in Bloomington with majors in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Julianne has broad business and finance experience in the sales and marketing arena, ranging from being a business manager to an associate account executive in marketing, as well as five years of experience in the restaurant industry. Julianne prides herself on being a support professional that is able to multi-task and organize a variety of projects. She supports the sales team by coordinating every aspect of their territory visit from ordering show logistics and services to national and international travel plans.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2303
Direct: 260-498-2303
jweesner@accutemp.net

Gretchen Pegan

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / MARKETING ASSOCIATE

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2018
Gretchen is no stranger to the AccuTemp team. She completed an internship at AccuTemp during her last year at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Following graduation, she worked as a graphic designer at a publishing company, gaining experience in design and social media marketing. With over five years’ experience in the food service industry, she was brought on to help grow AccuTemp’s in-house marketing department by designing marketing materials, publications, shooting photos/videos and assisting in all other facets of the marketing team.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2341
Direct: 260-498-2341
gpegan@accutemp.net

Rachelle Cole

SALES ASSOCIATE

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2017
Rachelle joined AccuTemp in October 2017 as a sales assistant. She is excited to learn the food service industry as she supports the territory managers in various functions. Rachelle graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Youth Development & Agriculture Education. After being part of sales teams and building national brand recognition, she is thrilled to be working with an industry leader like AccuTemp. Rachelle will be glad to assist you with any and all of your AccuTemp product questions and inquiries.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2336
Direct: 260-498-2336
rcole@accutemp.net

Stephanie Zent

SALES ASSOCIATE

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2018
Stephanie has been working in a customer-service role for over 10 years from waitressing to reception. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Indiana Tech . In her free time, she enjoys camping, coaching softball, and fishing with her family.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2323
Direct: 260-498-2301
szent@accutemp.net

Katie Diehl

SALES SUPPORT

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2017
Katie joined AccuTemp in April of 2017 in our sales support role. She comes to us with six years of experience working for a leading broadline food service distributor. She knows the ins and outs of the food service industry and is excited to share her wealth of knowledge with you. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outside during the summer. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie regarding any of AccuTemp’s first-class commercial food service equipment.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2301
Direct: 260-498-2323
kdiehl@accutemp.net

National Accounts /Specialty Sales

Michael R. Lee, CFSP

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHAIN RESTAURANT/ NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 1997
Michael R. Lee has been with AccuTemp Products, Inc since February 1997. He was hired to develop and manage the National Accounts Business. Mike’s product knowledge and dedication to our customers has made him a valued member of the National Account Team for the last 20 plus years. Mike’s strengths include developing strong business relationships and focusing on customer’s needs. Mike received the CFSP Accreditation in 2015. He is available anytime to discuss your company’s equipment needs. Please contact Mike if have any questions relating to the AccuTemp Product Line.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2308
Direct: 260-498-2308
mlee@accutemp.net

Mike Teders, CFSP

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING - NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2011
Mike Teders began his food service career as an independent factory sales representative for AccuTemp. He then served as regional manager and later national sales manager for Intek Manufacturing. He remained with them when Unified Brands acquired Intek before returning to AccuTemp. Nearly 20 years of steam equipment experience gives Mike the knowledge to assist his customers and exceed their expectations.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2314
Direct: 260-498-2314
mteders@accutemp.net

Diane White, CFSP

VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2011
Diane’s responsibilities include gaining new national accounts and leading cross-functional teams in developing customer-specific equipment for those accounts as well as account management of many of AccuTemp’s chain customers. She has been working with national chain accounts most of her career and knows how to provide the leadership, follow-through and service it takes to meet and exceed customer expectations. AccuTemp considers Diane an extremely valuable member of the national accounts team. She has achieved the highest CFSP ranking available.

Diane spent most of her 30+ food service career at Winston Industries where she held many positions including vice president, national accounts and president, Fancy Foods of America. Her experience also includes vice president – national accounts for Delfield, BKI and Power Soak.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2307
Direct: 502-643-7562
dwhite@accutemp.net

BRIT GALA-PLOECKELMANN

VICE PRESIDENT, COMBI OVEN DIVISION

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2014
Brit comes to AccuTemp with a wealth of experience in the food service industry, in just about every aspect. She has vast experience in working with many types of commercial cooking equipment, especially combi ovens, and can apply her expertise to provide enhanced dining experiences for customers, and solutions for operational efficiency for kitchens in all segments, including healthcare, schools, restaurants, B&I, and many more. Brit is excited to answer any and all combi related questions and ensure that we find the right fit for your kitchen’s needs.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2347
Direct: 260-498-2347
britgp@accutemp.net

Linda Lee, CFSP

DIRECTOR - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, FEDERAL AND MARINE SALES

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2001
Linda has been with AccuTemp Products since October of 2001; previously she worked in commercial property management. Since joining AccuTemp, Linda has worked in various departments. Starting as a territory manager working primarily on the East Coast, Linda currently manages our military, federal and key healthcare accounts segments. Linda’s knowledge and care for her customers make her a valued member of the AccuTemp sales team.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2334
Direct: 260-498-2334
llee@accutemp.net

Dan Monfort

VICE PRESIDENT, CONSULTANT SERVICES DIVISION, TERRITORY MANAGER, NYC METRO, NJ

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2015
Dan serves as the vice president of consultant services for AccuTemp. He works to call on consultants nationwide to help educate them on AccuTemp’s leading edge technology, product reliability and quality and world-class customer service. Having served in various positions with Hobart, Imperial, True, Hoshizaki, and Unified Brands, Dan brings with him not only valuable experience within the industry, but a solid reputation and a wealth of experience.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2317
Direct: 260-494-2317
dmonfort@accutemp.net

Garrett Hibiske

CORPORATE CHEF/ NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER

SERVING ACCUTEMP CUSTOMERS SINCE 2017
Garrett is no stranger to the food service industry as he has held chef positions in restaurants such as Biaggi’s and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in California. Garrett most recently was managing partner/corporate chef for a local restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has a real enthusiasm and passion for the food service industry and is happy to answer any and all questions from choosing the right equipment for your kitchen to specifics on cooking.

Office: 800-210-5907 x 2319
Direct: 260-498-2319
ghibiske@accutemp.net

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