Mark Nyman

"Big Guy"

Mark Nyman is President and CEO of foodguys; a commodities company he created in 1991. His exceptional customer service has built foodguys into a multi-million dollar establishment scanning the globe for food ingredients. A graduate from Oregon State University, this father of five understands a hard day's work. With his wife of 20 years, Monica, the successful entrepreneur is able to follow trends, change direction and deliver the impossible to his customers.

Mark has a passion for success and brings out the greatness within himself and all of those around him. As a leader, he works to inspire others and encourage everyone on his team to do their best, each and every day. He is a true visionary, dedicated to creating success for himself and everyone around him; a strategic planner who is motivated to make things happen.

Delo Fercho

"The Get-er-Done Guy"

A great addition to the foodguys sales team, we are pleased to have Delo on board. She comes to us with prior experience in the auto finance and limousine service industries. Delo is also very involved in Landmark Education and has a daughter enrolled at Seattle University. She and her husband enjoy living close to work. She is extremely dedicated to her customers and their needs. Delo is the "Get-er-Done Guy" because you can count on her to always follow through.

Devin Gaerisch

"The Stand-Up Guy"

Devin is dedicated to establishing meaningful relationships that will withstand the test of time. He attended college at the University of Denver, majoring in International Business. During college he had the opportunity to study abroad extensively, stepping foot on four continents. This experience has given him a global outlook on the food industry, and he relentlessly explores new markets for import and export opportunities to better serve his customers.

Jill Woolridge

"The Food Chick"

Jill joined foodguys in early 2005. She came on board with a strong interest in the growing organic ingredient segment of the industry, but works with both organic and conventional ingredients. Jill's success has been built on an authentic commitment to help her customers find what they need to have their projects succeed. She combines 25 years of sales and sales management experience with a natural enthusiasm and tenacity to source ingredients from around the globe.

Celena Coleman

"Payroll Gal"

Celena has over ten years of Payroll and Benefits experience, most of it from working in the hectic world of the Alaskan Fishery business.  If you have questions about your paycheck, insurance plan, or just want to get some tax advice, Celena can help you out!  She has a degree in Botany and Pest Management from the University of Washington and loves to spend her spare time in her garden or creating gourmet meals from her freshly harvested veggies!

Marshall Mills

"Solid Guy"

You can count on Marshall to have your product delivered when you need it. He takes care of your shipping needs so you don't have to. This is another way foodguys partners with you and contributes to your success. A sports enthusiast, he loves the San Francisco Giants, the Portland Trailblazers and the New England Patriots.

Linda Wilmes-Smith

"Money Guy"

Linda is responsible for "bringing in the money" and client credit approval for foodguys. She has been with foodguys since 2007 and works part-time. She graduated from Portland State University with a degree in Human Resource Management. She likes to build relationships with our customers and make it fun and easy to pay within our terms. She is all about workability.

Elizabeth Byko

"Accounting Chick"

Elizabeth comes to foodguys with over 18 years of managerial accounting experience. Her focus is on building relationships to support customer and vendor requirements, while safeguarding the assets of the company. She focuses on implementing processes and procedures that support customers and vendors and will meet the required needs of accounting controls.

Isai Montes De Oca

"Opportunity Guy"

Isai is always looking for opportunities to grow the company by finding effective and efficient solutions that improve the company. He is also our Latin American business specialist. Isai graduated from Portland State University in 2011 with a degree in Business Administration, majoring in supply chain and marketing. This combination of work experience and education gives him the opportunity to contribute to this growing company.

Anna Roselee Mates

"Reception Chick"

Anna takes care of the front office at foodguys with a warm smile and greeting. If anyone needs help, Anna is always willing to pitch in. In addition to being the voice of foodguys she also assists the accounting team in some of their many daily tasks. She has the best Pembroke Welsh Corgi ever, named Grenadine, and is originally from The Windy City.

Mac Thurston

"The Go To Guy"

Mac spent over ten years as an executive chef using the ingredients that he now sells. His past career gives him knowledge of the customer's perspective. He is the proud father of two beautiful baby girls who give him a reason to be passionate and successful in all of his endeavors.

Ken Mills

"Main Guy"

Ken is the Senior Sales person here at foodguys. He joined the company in September of 2000 after a 20-year career with a local food processor. Ken has food sales in his blood from spending nearly his whole life in the food business. Ken's father and grandfather were also food business people and he has carried on that tradition. His passion in food comes from his commitment to his customers. Through his experience of selling into the retail markets and wholesale, he has learned what it takes to be successful. He wants his customers to get exactly what they want, when they want it. Organic foods have become very popular and Ken says, "not a day goes by when I don't learn something new in this industry." Learning about new sources, new customers and how they can do business together while saving time and money, is what drives him to succeed.

Vance Young

"The Right Guy"

Vance brings to foodguys his many years of experience in the culinary field and food service industries. His wealth of food product knowledge and application processes has benefited numerous customers in critical purchasing and production issues. His passion for great customer service, a high level of integrity, and a commitment to getting our customers what they want and need, have made him a favorite here at foodguys. He is the "Right Guy" for all of your sourcing and purchasing needs.