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Administration
Purchasing
Sales
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Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Production
Receiving
Shipping
Graphic Design
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ADMINISTRATION
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Craig S.
Craig is the President of Woodland Foods, having brought over 20 years of strategic sales solutions and general management experience to the role. Most recently, he
was with Talent Intelligence, having joined them in 2006 as the President of the Americas. In this role, he led and directed the company.s efforts in specialized and integrated leadership risk
management solutions across a restricted number of leading companies from the Global Fortune 500, major private companies and private equity firms. Prior to Talent Intelligence, Craig was Vice
President of Sales and Business Development for SunGard, advising leading financial organizations on portfolio management and risk management. He has also held regional management and business
development positions with leading companies such as Bridge Information Systems and Reuters in Chicago, and Thomson Financial and Lehman Brothers in New York.
Craig is a founding member of the KD Global Talent Development Board at the Kelly School of Business, Indiana University, a 2008 member of AT Kearney.s Global Business Policy Council and a board
director of the Australian New Zealand American Chamber of Commerce. Craig is on the Board of the Allendale Association and is a President's Circle member of The Chicago Council on Global
Affairs. Additionally, he is a member of the NACD and a former Director of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation. He is a graduate of Columbia University in the City of New York.
Craig Lives in Lake Forest with his wife and two young daughters.
Craig S. can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7578.
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Ralph C.
Ralph is Woodland's Chief Operating Officer. His responsibilities include all of the financial functions and financial reporting.
Prior to joining Woodland, Ralph was employed by Kronos Products, Inc. from 1995 to 1999, most recently as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Kronos,
Ralph was employed by Rand McNally & Company for over seventeen years in a variety of financial positions, his last as Controller of the Book Manufacturing
Division. He is a C.P.A. and holds an M.B.A. from Loyola University, Chicago.
Ralph can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7702, Fax 7703. Return to Top of Page
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Alan H.
Alan comes to Woodland Foods with fifteen years of accounting experience,
both in profit and non-profit organizations. His work experience includes
accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory management. At
Woodland Foods, Alan looks for the opportunity to "flex" his accounting
muscles. When he's not working, Al likes to spend time with his wife and
son, attend night school, explore the back roads of Wisconsin and search
for treasures in antiques shops.
Alan can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7652. Return to Top of Page
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David M.
David, the owner of Woodland Foods, founded the company in 1989. The inception of Woodland Foods stems from David's life-long love of gourmet food, as
well as the years he spent in the foodservice industry. With the growth and success Woodland Foods has had, he's been able to surround himself with a
talented team of players to run the company. He now focuses on expanding product lines, improving systems and moving Woodland in a forward-thinking
direction. In his spare time, he's the "tickle monster" for Thomas ('94), Henry ('96), Madeleine ('99) and Gabriella ('00), as well as "handyman" for his
wife, Diana (19...?).
David can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7700. Return to Top of Page
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Mary S.
Mary is the part-time Human Resources Manager at Woodland Foods, overseeing the company's recruitment, employment practices and compliance, as well as benefits and
payroll administration. Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Whitewater, and her Master of Industrial/Labor Relations from UW-Milwaukee. She gains
the most satisfaction from helping employees work through issues or concerns they may have, and also when hiring a new employee that she knows will bring something
special to an already dedicated and talented staff. Having joined the company in 1997, she enjoys the level of professionalism, as well as the camaraderie she's
experienced at Woodland Foods. In her free time, Mary enjoys playing the flute, reading and spending time with her family.
Mary can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7681. Return
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Ely S.
Ely, V.P. of Operations, came to Woodland Foods in 1998 with 10 years of experience in the food industry. She enjoys the team spirit and family atmosphere here at Woodland. Her favorite sport is
volleyball. She enjoys bike riding, running, camping and fishing, and sharing these outdoor activities with her family.
Ely can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7620. Return to Top of Page
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Paul S.
Paul is the VP of Product Strategy at Woodland Foods, and is charged with finding
ways to move some of Woodland's more unique ingredients. This challenge will
lead him to places and people he's never come in contact with before. He
states, "Although it would seem like the reward is built-in, they insist on
paying me to do it!" Paul's goal is to attempt to cook with every item that
Woodland Foods carries-even the habanero!
Paul can be reached by email
and 847-625-8600 extension 7640. Return to Top of Page
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Michele R.
Michele is Woodland's Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant. She has a degree in Accounting and fifteen years experience in accounting and office management. In her spare time, she enjoys
spending time with her family, playing volleyball and running around the backyard with her two dogs. She also enjoys many different types of music and loves to watch and collect movies.
Michele can be reached by email
and phone 847-693-7653.
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Paul B.
Paul joined the Woodland team in January of 2008 as a Purchasing Agent. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding a BA in Linguistics. After a few months on
Woodland's Purchasing Team, Paul was promoted into the position of New Business Facilitator, coordinating the many projects and business opportunities that present themselves to Woodland Foods.
In his spare time he can be found watching movies, playing games (both video and otherwise!), enjoying the outdoors by camping and hiking, and, oddly enough, crafting chainmaille -- ask him about
it if you're curious.
Paul can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7580.
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PURCHASING
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Andy G.
Andy is the Purchasing Manager for Woodland Foods, bringing with him
eighteen years of prior experience, all with the same employer. He
graduated Cum Laude from the University of Dubuque, and earned his
Certificate of Purchasing Management from DePaul University. In addition,
Andy is a Certified Purchasing Manager from the Institute for Supply
Management. He is an Eagle Scout, and his hobbies include vintage sports
cars and working to restore his current residence.
Andy can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7642. Return to Top of Page
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Ray O.
Ray is Woodland's Purchasing Coordinator. He is in charge of the daily activities inside the Purchasing Department. His many years of hardwork and dedication, in various areas of the warehouse,
have made Ray the "go to" man at Woodland. He loves soccer, basketball and spending time with his family.
Ray can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7643. Return to Top of Page
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Tim A.
Tim is a Purchasing Agent for Woodland Foods. He holds a business degree from Carthage College (Kenosha, Wisconsin), and prior to Woodland Foods, he was employed by Motorola for 15 years, his most
recent position as a Buyer. He enjoys family gatherings, watching sports, golf, fishing and other outdoor activities.
Tim A. can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7645.
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Jun W.
Jun is an International Purchasing Specialist for Woodland Foods. With an MBA from Tulane University and C. P. M. credentials from the Institute for Supply Management, Jun brings with him nine
years experience in global sourcing/procurement, import/export and supply chain management. He likes travel, and is open to adventures. He has traveled extensively globally, and will bring his
bilingual and cultural background to the business success and multi-cultural environment of Woodland Foods.
Jun W. can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7644.
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Evgeniy (Eugene) B.
Bulgarian born, Eugene represents Woodland Foods in Eastern Europe. He was educated in Russia and Bulgaria, where he received his Master's Degree. He received his degree in Management and Marketing
in Budapest, Hungary, and is also a member of the Golden World Club. Eugene has seven years experience in the Eastern European market. His interests include international business, travel,
children's television productions and filmmaking.
Eugene B. can be reached at 224-715-2233.
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SALES
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Dan B.
Dan is Woodland Food's Northeast Regional Account Manager. He brings 20 years experience in the hospitality industry and gourmet food sales. His background
ranges from a Food and Beverage Director at a 5 star resort to selling caviar, seafood and Hors d'oeuvres to many of our country's top chefs. His passion for
exceptional quality foods drives him both professionally and personally.
Dan lives on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts with his wife Wendy and two girls Mia and Lucy. You might run into Dan on the beach in search of Striped
Bass, foraging for clams or anything else he can get his hands on that might turn into dinner! He also enjoys vegetable gardening, cooking, and live music.
Dan can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7568. Return to Top of Page
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Mike B.
Mike joined Woodland Foods as Director of Sales. Twelve years in domestic and international sales/sales management,
along with a foodservice equipment background, has provided Mike with many unique challenges and insights. Mike
states that he is impressed with the dedication of Woodland employees to their products, customers and company.
Mike lives in Delafield, WI with his wife, Nancy, and two children, Erik and Melissa. The family members are avid
skiers, heading north to Canada every year. They also enjoy traveling, rock climbing, geocaching and heading out
on the bike trails.
Mike can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7550. Return to Top of Page
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Janice L.
Janice is responsible for communications with Sysco Central Warehouse. She handles the pricing and management of products for the Sysco DOE program and consignment pricing for Sysco Corporate. She
also handles the daily issues & requests of the Sysco OPCO's along with all orders. Janice enjoys spending time with her teenage kids, relaxing with her husband and enjoying the outdoors.
Janice can be reached by email and by phone
847-693-7603. Return to Top of Page
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Dan G.
Dan manages the Woodland Foods sales accounts in the Southeast United States, handling foodservice customers, as well as manufacturing customers. Dan uses his passion for food and love of the
culinary arts, coupled with 24 years of experience in the food industry, to help his customers discover the unique products offered by Woodland Foods. Dan is a graduate of the University of
Southern Mississippi with a degree in business Administration/Hospitality Management. When not helping his customers discover the wonderful products offered by Woodland Foods, Dan can be found
hacking up the golf courses of South Florida or coaching his kids' baseball teams. Dan and his family reside in sunny Jupiter, Florida.
Dan can be reached by email and
847-693-7560. Return to Top of Page
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Linda J.
Linda is Woodland Foods Regional Account Manager for the Northwest.
She brings 20+ years experience in foodservice sales representing a
variety of products from center-of-the-plate to desserts and bakery
products. Linda enjoys working with the customer to find "just the
right product". Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Linda
enjoys the opportunity to travel throughout her territory. She likes
spending her weekends on the Washington Coast with her husband, where
they can work on their property and enjoy the outdoors.
Linda can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7564. Return to Top of Page
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Aram K.
Aram is Woodland's Midwest/West Coast Regional Account Manager/Chef. He comes to
Woodland Foods with a B. S. Degree in Hospitality from the University of
Wisconsin-Stout, as well as ten years in restaurant culinary operations and
nine years in the hotel catering/food and beverage industry. When not
working, Aram enjoys cooking and eating adventurous foods, golfing and
spending time with his wife Karla, and dog Kolby.
Aram can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7556.
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Gail L.
Gail uses a detail-oriented approach in her Order Entry position to ensure all orders are
accurate and entered in a timely manner. She has a clerical, accounts receivable and collections background. Gail has a flexible
schedule, which allows her time for her other job--her family and household. She enjoys camping and bike riding with her family.
Gail can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7604.
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Linda W.
Linda is Woodland's Customer Service Supervisor. Prior to coming to Woodland Foods, Linda had nine years
experience managing a comic book distribution center, before taking on the responsibilities of Customer Service Manager.
Her goal at Woodland is to make sure that every customer is a satisfied customer. In her free time, Linda enjoys spending
time with her family, traveling to tropical places, listening to a variety of music and, last but not least, watching her
soap opera (All My Children) - she can't miss it!
Linda can be reached by email and 847-625-8600
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Fran R.
Fran is an Inside Sales Representative/Customer Service Representative on our Sales team. She comes to Woodland Foods with a B. S. degree from Northern Illinois University (concentration in
Public Relations), as well as sales experience with Le Gourmet Chef, where she provided culinary advice to customers regarding retail food and kitchen products. Fran loves working with customers
and learning about the exotic ingredients we carry. Her spare time is spent reading, gardening, trying new recipes and cooking for family and friends.
Fran can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7566. Return to Top of Page
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Dineen R.
Dineen is a Customer Service Representative for Woodland Foods, bringing over fifteen years of prior customer service experience to her position. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with
her family, camping, cooking and baking. She is also an avid sports fan, rooting for the Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cubbies and Dale Jr., cheering them on to
victory!
Dineen can be reached by email or by phone: 847-693-7605.
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Mike F.
Mike is Woodland Foods Midwest Regional Account Manager. Mike has a Bachelors of Science Degree from University of Wisconsin - Stout. Additionally, he has extensive Food and
Beverage Management experience in Luxury Hotels and has worked in commodity and branded food sales for over 10 years. Mike brings a diverse and varied amount of experience and talent
to Woodland Foods. In his spare time, Mike enjoys working on his home, cooking and spending time with his family.
Mike can be reached by email and 847-625-8600
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Alicia B.
Alicia spent the first few years of her career at Woodland Foods as a member of the Quality Assurance Department. She later joined the Customer Service Department, where she continues to
maintain Woodland's high standard of quality, applying it to providing customer satisfaction. In her free time, Alicia likes to be with her friends and family, read, watch movies, shop and just
enjoy life! Currently, she is learning how to cook and likes using all of Woodland's unique ingredients.
Alicia can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7601. Return to Top of Page
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David V.
David is Woodland Food.s Regional Account Manager for the South. He brings 19+ years experience in foodservice and retail food sales, representing many products--from gourmet foods to breakfast and
dinner items. David enjoys the challenges of sales and learning about culinary arts.
David lives in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife, Miki, and two children, Chasin and Aja. An avid sports fan, David enjoys coaching his children in youth sports and spending time with his family.
David V. can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7558.
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Dulce A.
Dulce is Woodland Food's full-time Sample Coordinator. Her primary role is to process the many ingredient sample orders that come in daily, providing backup support to
the Customer Service team as well.
In her spare time, Dulce likes playing with her son, playing volleyball, cooking shopping and having fun with her family.
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Art R.
Art works with Woodland Foods' industrial customers. Combining nearly a decade of sales and business development with over 20 years as a creative director offering sales support in the point
of purchase industry, Art's unique background helps him to understand the needs of his customers and those internal partners who are so important to meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Art enjoys fine and exotic dining. He loves all outdoor activities, especially sailing, which allows him to spend quality time with his "first mate" and wife of over 30 years.
Art R. can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7554.
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Melinda Y.
Melinda is a member of the Customer Service Department and comes to Woodland Foods with over 15 years of experience. She lives in Gurnee with her husband, son and daughter. In her spare time
Melinda enjoys shopping, scrapbooking and reading.
Melinda Y. can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7600.
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Ray K.
Ray joined Woodland as a National Account Representative with a concentration in industrial accounts. He brings with him 25 years experience in the industrial specialty food field. In his spare
time, Ray enjoys his large family, who continually surprise and amaze him as they turn into young adults. He also enjoys his humbling efforts to try to learn Jazz guitar.
Ray K. can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7572.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Mike L.
Mike became a permanent member of Woodland Foods as Information Systems Manager. His responsibilities include maintaining Woodland Foods'
computer systems and expanding our company-wide database. His relationship with Woodland Foods dates back to when he first began providing
technology consulting services through his own consulting business. Prior to providing companies with technology consulting, he worked at a University of
Wisconsin research facility programming control systems and modeling optical systems. Mike earned his B. S. degree in Engineering from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, and spends his spare time on home projects, landscaping, biking and relaxing with friends.
Mike can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7660. Return to Top of Page
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Erica H.
Erica is the IS Systems Developer at Woodland Foods. She is responsible for developing and maintaining cross-platform database systems, as well as interacting
with the users to determine and implement needs. Her goal is to become a 'jack of all trades' in the IS department. Prior to joining Woodland Foods, Erica was
employed at Stepan Company in Northfield, IL developing relational databases for their regulatory department from 2002 to 2005. Erica received her B.A. in
Computer Science and French and her M.A. in Computational Linguistics from Indiana University. In her free time, Erica enjoys running, rock climbing, and
karaoke. Her food favorites include Indian food, sushi and pasta.
Erica can be reached by email
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Chris K.
Chris is the Helpdesk Technician for Woodland Foods. He has taken on the responsibility of maintaining the computers at Woodland Foods, as we continue to grow technologically. Chris
has come to us from the repair department at a computer retailer. He started off as a technician and worked his way up to be the manager of his department. He left after a 4 1/2 year
employment. When Chris is not at work he continues to learn about technology by going to school or reading technological books or magazines. Otherwise he would be out relaxing
watching a movie or just being with friends.
Chris can be reached by email
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Charlie S.
Charlie is a database developer at Woodland Foods. He is responsible for the development and maintenance of the database systems, and is always looking for ways to createefficiencies throughout
the system. Prior to joining Woodland Foods, he worked at EcoSure for five years as a database developer and business analyst. In his free time, Charlie enjoys spending time with his family, as
well as reading and playing video games.
Charlie S. can be reached by email
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Jerry K.
Jerry, as Director of Quality Assurance, is responsible for the quality and food safety systems at Woodland Foods. He has
18 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food industry since graduating from Southern Illinois University at
Carbondale with a degree in microbiology. When he's not at Woodland, Jerry's usually with his wife and kids playing
basketball, softball, golf or "getting away from it all" up north fishing.
Jerry can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7670. Return to Top of Page
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Claudia S.
Claudia holds the position of Quality Control Coordinator and owns an HAACP
On Demand Certificate of Completion by the AIB Food Safety Education of
Manhattan, Kansas. She loves the gourmet food business, and
takes pride in assuring Woodland Foods maintains only top quality ingredients. Claudia enjoys spending time with family, as well as taking and developing
photos.
Claudia can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7672. Return to Top of Page
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Joann C.
JoAnn began her career at Woodland Foods in a part-time capacity in the Quality Assurance Department. In the Fall of 2008, she moved into the full-time position of Quality Assurance Technician,
where she takes pride in monitoring all of the products that Woodland Foods carries and working to maintain a high standard of quality. JoAnn loves being with her children, and on Sundays, she
cheers for the Washington Redskins with her husband. She also enjoys camping, baking and SHOPPING!
JoAnn can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7673.
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Randy K.
Randy joined Woodland Foods as Quality Assurance Manger in December 2009. As QA Manager, he is responsible for the quality and safety of all food products manufactured at Woodland Foods. Randy
graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Microbiology and has over 16 years experience in the food industry. With his extensive background, he brings a wealth of knowledge
and experience to the quality department at Woodland Foods. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Some of his favorite activities include boating, skiing and
watching the Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!
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PRODUCTION
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Michael C.
Michael is Woodland Foods Production Supervisor. Since he was promoted from Assistant Supervisor to Supervisor in early 2006 he has enjoyed the opportunity to improve
the efficiencies and quality of work in this area. Michael strives to keep his team motivated and focused on the "big company picture".
A Texas native, Michael moved to Chicago in 2000. Michael loves spending time with his daughter and wife and also enjoys watching football - he is a "big time"
Redskins fan.
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Alex R.
Alex is Woodland's Forklift Lead in the Production Department. In this role, he is responsible for the timely handling of product to ensure that production schedules
are maintained. Alex loves his job at Woodland Foods, having been with the company since 1994. In his free time, Alex enjoys listening to music and going to
bars.
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John D.
John joined Woodland Foods as Plant Manager in September 2007, and is responsible for overseeing the Production, Receiving and Shipping Departments. He brings 20 years of manufacturing experience
to Woodland Foods, and feels his past experiences managing food and beverage companies will be a great asset to the Woodland Foods organization. When he is not at Woodland, John's passions include
spending time with his wife, Caryn, and their two boys, Austin and Nathan, cooking for his family, golfing, fishing and traveling.
John can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7621. Return to Top of Page
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RECEIVING
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Jaime O.
What Jaime enjoys most about his job in Receiving is being the first person to check
the product to make sure it meets Woodland's quality specifications. He takes pride in having a clean and well-organized warehouse. Jaime likes to hang
around with happy people, and loves Mexican country music.
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Efrain O.
Efrain holds the dual roles of Maintenance and Facilities Manager for Woodland Foods. He has returned to Woodland after having worked
for the company for a year-and-a-half during the early years. During his time away from Woodland, he was busy attending school and
running his own restaurant. He is now very happy to return to Woodland, and be able to contribute his experience and expertise once
again. Efrain enjoys cooking, spending time with his family and working on his cars.
Efrain can be reached by email and 847-625-8600 extension 7622.
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Kim Y.
Kim is an Assistant Receiving Supervisor at Woodland Foods. In his role, he oversees the receiving and processing of all deliveries to Woodland.s south facility, ensuring the quality of product
received, as well as the timely delivery of product to production areas. Prior to Woodland, Kim had many years of experience as a material handler and forklift operator with the Osco Distribution
Center, where he was employed for 19 years! In his free time, Kim enjoys spending time with family and fishing.
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SHIPPING
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Adrian L.
Adrian joined Woodland's Shipping Department in 2005, and a year later was promoted to Assistant Shipping Supervisor. He enjoys working with the Shipping team and his role of ensuring product is
handled with care and shipped timely. When he's not working, Adrian enjoys spending time with friends, tackle football and having fun while he's young!
Adrian can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7626. Return to Top of Page
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Francisco E.
Francisco, Woodland's Shipping Supervisor, is proud to work for Woodland
Foods, and would like to continue working here for many more years.
Francisco finds his job to be very challenging, and learns new things all
the time. His favorite sport is soccer, and he loves Rock and Roll music.
Francisco can be reached by email and
847-625-8600 extension 7626. Return to Top of Page
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
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Josh Y.
Josh is the Product Coordinator for Woodland Foods. He is
responsible for Woodland's graphic design needs, which include
marketing materials, photography and label design. Josh earned a
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Graphic Design from Robert
Morris College. In his spare time, he enjoys playing ice hockey,
drawing and listening to music.
Josh can be reached by email and
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