G & J Marketing and Sales

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at G & J Marketing and Sales! May your season be filled with joy and relaxation with those you hold close. Please note, our corporate office will be closed on December 25th and will reopen on December 26th.

Here’s a sneak peek from the Vistar TN Customer Appreciation event in Nashville! Our customers and suppliers had a blast at a Halloween-themed Nashville Predators game, followed by a fantastic food show the next day. Big thanks to our Sales Rep, Randy Conklin, for capturing these moments!

G & J Marketing and Sales is excited to welcome Brad Burbich to the team as Sales Representative in the South California territory! Originally from Philadelphia and a Widener University graduate, Brad built his career in hospitality, working with Michelin-starred restaurants and managing a top Marriott location in Los Angeles. His passion for wine led him to Jackson Family Wines, where he managed accounts in Los Angeles and Orange County and was named California's Sales Rep of the Year in 2023. Brad lives in Newport Beach with his wife Heather, their son Cruise, and dog Milo. He’s eager to bring his sales expertise to G & J and looks forward to working with the team.

🎃 Happy Halloween from the G & J Marketing and Sales team! Our corporate office celebrated with a festive lunch outing filled with spooky games, lots of laughs, and an epic costume contest. Special shoutout to the vending machine costume for snagging first place! Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween!

We’re excited to welcome Jack Long to G & J Marketing and Sales as our Sales Representative for the Florida territory! With over 20 years of experience in the baked goods industry and a Law degree from the University of Leicester, Jack has led ecommerce and B2B sales, developed wholesale routes, and helped launch a high-capacity manufacturing facility in Dallas, serving clients like American Airlines and Hilton. Originally from the UK, Jack moved to the US in 2005 and now resides near Tampa. Welcome to the team, Jack!

Join us in welcoming Adina to the G & J Marketing and Sales team as our new Executive Event Coordinator! Adina brings over 15 years of expertise in hospitality and event management. A proud graduate of UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, she’s held various roles in hotels, food & beverage, and event planning. Adina is also working toward her CMP Certification. Most recently, she managed global conference and event logistics for a higher education nonprofit. Now, she’s bringing her talents back home to Tampa Bay. Welcome, Adina!

As we compile our list of new and innovative products to submit for this year's awards, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Which product has stood out to you as a favorite? Let us know in the comments below! https://lnkd.in/e-3zNXnA

Our corporate office is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton's path. For now, it's business as usual, but we'll keep you updated on any potential closures. Stay safe, everyone!

G & J is excited to welcome our two newest members of the West Team, Christine and Joe! Christine is a seasoned sales management professional in the Natural CPG industry, with experience as National Sales Manager, where she drove product development and expanded into Natural and Alternative channels. She also led regional growth and rebranding efforts and managed diverse product lines. Now, she's excited to return to the broker field, bringing her expertise and passion for sales. Joe is rejoining G&J after a year away, bringing over 20 years of sales experience across Foodservice, Grocery, Convenience, Club, and Vending channels. Previously, he managed our Midwest Territory, where his customer-first approach and positive attitude drove his success. Now a proud Arizona resident after a lifetime in the Chicago Metro area, Joe is excited to bring his expertise and passion for sales back to the team.

We are excited to welcome Lisa Touchberry to the G & J Marketing and Sales family as our new Accounting Assistant! Lisa brings an extensive background in accounting and administration, with over 15 years of experience ranging from bookkeeping to working as a legal assistant. She prides herself on her integrity and strong work ethic, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on board! Welcome, Lisa!