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Mike Shaffer
Center of the Plate Specialist
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A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Mike specializes in inventory management, BOH operations with a focus on kitchen design, menu ideation. He is our accredited Certified Angus Beef® and Seven Hills expert. His experience and knowledge is valuable in any restaurant establishment.
Anthony Caretta
Roma & Italian Specialist
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With more than 35 years of foodservice sales/operations experience, Anthony specializes in training, Italian menu execution, menu development, food costing, and FOH & BOH training. He is our resident expert on all things Italian.
Julie Hansen
Produce & Center of the Plate Specialist
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Dual specialization in produce and center of the plate, Julie has been helping customers at Performance Foodservice for over a decade. Her engaging personality and dedication to customer satisfaction makes her a favorite with customers.
Brad Butchello
Non-Foods Specialist
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Brad has 40+ years of experience in the food industry. His wealth of knowledge includes, restaurant proprietorship, marketing, operations, 20 years of street sales and consulting in the foodservice and chemical industry.
Ren Zehmer
Brands Specialist
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With 30+ years in the foodservice industry, Ren has a wealth of BOH experience, broker sales, broker client management, and national manufacturing representation. Ren’s experience in BOH, menu development, supply chain, and manufacturer/product knowledge make him a valuable resource for our customers and sales team.
Karen Hawk
Non-Foods Specialist

With 30 years in our industry and 3 years at Performance Foodservice, Karen specializes in custom print, take-out packaging ideation, and updating all things table top. She loves sharing her experience with our valued customers.
Jacqui Renager
Digital Branding Specialist
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Jacqui will guide you in all things digital. She is passionate about your success on all platforms and specializes in web design, search engine optimization, food and venue photography, social media training, graphic design, and menu engineering.