Purchasing – Gloria Powers, Bernie Powers, Robert Powers Inside Sales - Paul Doerr, Sarah Auge, Robin Garzone, Blake Purry, Pat Anello
Project Management & Design– Dennis Dominic, Nick De Angelo, Herb Paige Outside Sales – Laura Clark, John Anderson, Joseph Hahn, Joseph Pecorelli Marketing & Operations – Tricia Powers Dambrauskas
Credit & Accounts Receivable - Kelly Kieran
Gloria Powers, Purchasing Manager - Supplies – with over 45 years in the foodservice distribution industry, Gloria is an expert in product selection, education, and supplies management. Gloria worked for over 20 years for large foodservice broadliners, doing National & International sales, inventory management and customer relationship management before founding B&G in 1985. She is co-CEO and the purchasing manager for supplies.
Bernie Powers, Purchasing Manager & Project Manager - Bernie is the co-CEO and former President of B&G. Bernie uses his communication & negotiation skills toward planning and design, working closely with general contractors, the Board of Health and other foodservice facility professionals. Bernie is the purchasing manager for equipment and also works as a Project Manager and Consultant for large facility upgrade and design projects.
Robert Powers, Purchasing Manager - Equipment – The current President of the company, Bob has worked at B&G for over 25 years. Beginning in the warehouse and working his way through each job function, Bob knows all aspects of the foodservice distribution industry. His sincere and friendly personality and consistent record of understanding customer needs is what keeps B&G’s customer base strong.
Tricia Powers Dambrauskas, Operations Manager– Tricia returned to B&G in 2005 to focus on the strategic development of the company. She received her MBA in entrepreneurialship from Babson College and a bachelor’s degree in management from UMASS, Amherst. Her past experience in operation and data consulting for Fortune 100 companies, as well as her extensive education has prepared her to return to the family business in her current roles.
Herb Paige, Project Manager - Herb has over 40 years of Foodservice experience, having owned his own Dealership in New Jersey for over 20 years. Herb oversaw the equipment division for his company as well as handling chain account sales, to chains such as Haagen Dazs Ice Cream & Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs to name a few. Most recently he has been working for B&G on foodservice equipment sales including layout & design for a variety of foodservice clients. Herb has been fortunate enough to visit & complete courses for a number of major equipment manufacturers such as Hobart, True, Delfield, Vulcan and Welbilt/Enodis (now Manitowoc Foodservice Group). He counts on these experiences as well as others to keep him informed and up to date on the ever ending new technology entering the foodservice equipment world.
Blake Purry - Parts & Inside Sales - Blake has been with B&G for over 20 years. He manages the Warehouse, is our Parts Specialist and Service Technician. Blake also a part of our Inside Sales Team.
Laura Clark, Product Consultant- Laura has been in the industry for most of her life. She has worked in Sales since 1990, and brings a wealth of experience to B&G. Tabletop and Smallwares are her specialty, though her knowledge of equipment can be very helpful to customers looking to replace or remodel.
Sarah Auge, Inside Sales - Sarah has been in the Foodservice Business for almost 20 yrs. She started by helping her mom with her cake business and moved on to bartending, waitressing and bussing tables. Sarah joined our B&G Family in 2001 as an inside sales person. She is the contact for all State Bid Jobs, and also handles accounts payable.
Kelly Kiernan, General Manager – Kelly has been with B&G for over 20 years. She manages the office, showroom, and proficiently coordinates shipping for large projects and bids. Kelly also handles account receivables, customer returns, and any billing questions.
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Dennis Dominic, Sales & Project Manager - Dennis has 25 years of foodservice experience consisting of 20 years of dealer sales, layout & design, equipment repair, and parts sales. He has 5 year practice as a manufactures representative for vendors such as Blodgett, Pitco, Magikitch'n, Jade Range, Penn Walk-in Cooler/Freezer, Pelouze Scales, Berkel, Bon Chef, Vita-mix & Dinex. Dennis completed equipment training with premier industry broadliners, as well as trained their sales staffs on equipment selection, cost of ownership, and the basic principles of foodservice equipment. Dennis also spent one year as a National Sales Manager for Precision Mixers, calling on chain accounts such as Sbarro & Pizza Hut. Dennis is currently responsible for project management for new developments.
Paul Doerr, Sales Associate & Parts Coordinator - Paul worked for over 10 years as a Hobart service technician, gaining top training in parts and service. He then joined area dealers responsible for inside sales and parts management for over 20 years. Paul's customers benefit from his service experience, providing invaluable customer service. Just recently Paul attended Manitowoc University, training on their 8 lines of equipment.
Nick De Angelo, Project Manager - Nick joined B&G in January 2008 after many years of foodservice supplies, furniture, and equipment sales. He has over 35 years of project management experience, facilitating upgrades at schools, nursing homes, hotel and restaurant facilities.
