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Executive Team

Foodservice Sales and Marketing

Ed Brink

Marty Burgermyer

Deidre Matoza

                  Head of Schmoozing

                              Owner

 

In the industry:

Since I was in diapers, 27 years 


Best part about the job:

The People 


I take my coffee:

Depends on the day. Cream & Sugar or Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream 


When not working you can find me:

Up on a hill looking at a field downwind, possibly in a Montana stream fishing, dominating cornhole tournaments, golfing or hanging out at the lake with my family.


Words to live by:

Treat people how you would like to be treated


Favorite Restaurant: 

Raw Sushi Bistro 

Food Brokers

Deidre Matoza

Marty Burgermyer

Deidre Matoza

            Champion of Office Happiness

                          Office Manager 


In the industry:  

9 years 


Best part about the job:  

The great and inspiring people I've gotten to know and work with 


I take my coffee: 

No coffee for me  


When not working you can find me:  Spending time with my family 


Words to live by:  

Be Kind 


Favorite Restaurant:  

Anything sushi 


Marty Burgermyer

Marty Burgermyer

Marty Burgermyer

                Conversation Specialist

          Director of Sales / Client Manager 


In the industry:  

40 years!...am I really that old?  


Best part about the job:  

I don’t consider it a job.  I consider it a lifetime adventure!   


I take my coffee: 

Black and strong!  


When not working you can find me:  Spending time with my family in the outdoors, playing sports, fishing and camping. 


Words to live by:  

“The Truth will set you Free!” 


Favorite Restaurant:  

The Buttercup Café in Placerville.  It changes often and I love to find new “favorites” weekly!  


Our Formally Trained Chefs

Food Manufacturers

Dino Zografos

Susan Borowczyk

Susan Borowczyk

       Consulting Partner and Friend

              Sales / Account Director

 

In the industry: 

45 years 


Best part about the job:

Help customer succeed and make great friends  


I take my coffee: 

Cream and sugar but I would prefer my Greek Coffee 


When not working you can find me: Riding my Motorcycle or outdoors; fishing, hunting, enjoying my family

 

Words to live by: 

Treat people the way you want to be treated  


Favorite Restaurant: 

Not there any longer - Castaways Coyote Point San Mateo


Restaurant Industry Sales

Susan Borowczyk

Susan Borowczyk

Susan Borowczyk

             Star Mentor and Chef

   Account Executive / Corporate Chef


In the industry:  

Since I picked up a knife. . . 30 years, professionally

 

Best part about the job:  

Mentoring, and seeing peoples dreams and ideas come to life


I take my coffee: 

Constantly. . . .and when camping with grounds and Kahlua  


When not working you can find me: Reading Food Articles, Cooking, swimming (but never Snow Skiing - that’s for the husband and kids)


Words to live by:  

I learned this long ago, but not soon enough “Treat everyone how I would like my children treated.”  I pray on this to not only make myself a better person, but a grateful one. 


Favorite Restaurant:  

There are too many to choose from.  My favorite is Masa Latina, Manteca, family owned and operated. 

HG OFFICE Team

Food Manufacturer Representatives

Nancy Haugen

Nancy Haugen

Nancy Haugen

Chief of Chatter and Baker Extraordinaire

                       Customer Service


In the industry: 35 + years 


Best part about the job: Making new friends, talking, talking, talking, and week-ends! 


I take my coffee: Black 


When not working you can find me: Wine Tasting 


Words to live by:  Always Go Big!! 


Favorite Restaurant: I rarely go out; I love to cook, and do a lot of entertaining at home.  

Foodservice Sales and Marketing

Tiffany Taylor

Nancy Haugen

Nancy Haugen

                         General Nerd

                     Marketing Manager


In the industry: 17 years 


Best part about the job: The free food and awesome people


I take my coffee: Black and frequent


When not working you can find me: Sculpting and chasing my kids around


Words to live by: I may not always get up when it's time to get up, but I'll always get down when it's time to get down


Favorite Restaurant: The Fish Market    

Sabrina Kent

Sabrina Kent

Sabrina Kent

                Greeting Ambassador

            Receptionist/Customer Service


In the industry:  <1 year


Best part about the job: Working with Deidre! She is always so upbeat and positive, makes coming to work enjoyable!


I take my coffee: Chai Latte please!


When not working you can find me: At the beach, lake or anywhere with water and some sand!


Words to live by: Always treat others with love and respect, you never know what the other person is going through. 


Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse or Shirasoni Japanese Hibachi Restaurant    

Jane Kerr

Sabrina Kent

Sabrina Kent

                         Backlog Buster

                 Customer Service Admin


In the industry: Too many to mention 


Best part about the job: Working from home


I take my coffee: Black or with cream


When not working you can find me: Quilting


Words to live by: Be kind


Favorite Restaurant: Taco Bell and Java in Modesto    

HG SALES Team

Melvin Dudley

Kiefer Kristiansen

Melvin Dudley

                       People Partner                                  

               Operator Sales Specialist


In the industry:  

23 years   


Best part about the job:  

The solid relationships that I have made through the years.   


I take my coffee:  

Black.    


When not working you can find me: 

Drawing and painting. Oil painting is my favorite medium.    


Words to live by:  

Be the person your pets think you are.   


Favorite Restaurant:  

Rosy’s Seafood – San Jose / Cascal – Mt View 

Foodservice Sales

Diana Kocik

Kiefer Kristiansen

Melvin Dudley

                            Brand Warrior

                   Sales / Account Executive


In the industry:

14 years 


Best part about the job: 

Every day is a new adventure 


I take my coffee: 

Vietnamese Iced 


When not working you can find me: 

Hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter

 

Words to live by:

Without love in the dream, it will never come true 


Favorite Restaurant: 

Pizetta 211- San Francisco 

Kiefer Kristiansen

Kiefer Kristiansen

Kiefer Kristiansen

                         Adventurer

               Operator Sales Specialist


In the industry: 3 years


Best part about the job: Speaking to people.  


I take my coffee: No coffee - I drink pre-workout.   


When not working you can find me: In the woods.  


Words to live by: Life is short, have fun with it!  


Favorite Restaurant: Ruth's Chris 

Jennifer Johnston

Jennifer Johnston

Jennifer Johnston

                 Motivation Coordinator

                 Sales / Account Executive


In the industry: 20 years   


Best part about the job:  Seeing my customers I have gotten to know 


I take my coffee: With sugar


When not working you can find me: Either walking my dog or hiking. 


Words to live by:  Take a deep breath and move on. 


Favorite Restaurant:  My own kitchen filled with my family      

Javier Vallin

Jennifer Johnston

Jennifer Johnston

                            Fotografo

      Account Executive / Hispanic Specialist


In the industry: 33 years   


Best part about the job:  Every day is a new adventure, to have the opportunity to taste cuisines from all over the world 


I take my coffee: Black


When not working you can find me: Around the world trying new foods and taking photos


Words to live by:  I don't believe in stress 


Favorite Restaurant:  Home cooking and street stands, but I love to try new flavors and restaurants with unique cuisine   

Erik Springe

Jennifer Johnston

Erik Springe

          Fisherman/Farmer and Chef

              Operator Sales Specialist


In the industry:  

40 years

 

Best part about the job:  

Helping people


I take my coffee: 

My own blend of Arabian Mocha Java brewed at home with cream & sugar    


When not working you can find me: Fishing or Gardening


Words to live by:  

When we work together, we win together 


Favorite Restaurant:  

Brasswood in St. Helena but generally I like to cook at home 

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