Staff
Eric Beach
Managing Partner
CPMR Certified
Territory Responsibility: Strategic Key Accounts
Eric joined Dynamic FoodService as a Partner in September 2018, and in January of 2020 he became President and the driving force of this highly respected Rep Agency. Eric brings a wealth of sales and management skills to the Dynamic FoodService team. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in marketing.
Prior to joining Dynamic FoodService, Eric’s extensive professional background included 10 years working for a world renowed foodservice manufacturer in a variety of roles to include Strategic Accounts management. He was highly successful in developing national food service chains business. Eric is well regarded in the Food Service Industry for his experience at the manufacturer level, as well as with the dealer community.
Eric continues the creative leadership of our excellent team, bringing solutions-based ideas while honoring the traditions and relationships that have supported the goals and success of the outstanding manufacturers we are proud to represent.
Dan Gillenwater
Managing Partner
Dan is a 25 year industry veteran. He has had direct work experience at the dealer, chain, and rep levels, and has an extensive background in refrigeration products. He is a graduate of Morehead State University in Kentucky, and holds a Master’s Degree.
Brian Pelkington
Partner
Territory Responsibility: Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan
Brian is a 25 year veteran of the food equipment industry. His experiences include working in national accounts for a leading midwest steamer manufacturer, and as the sales manager for a midwest walk-in manufacturer. Brian is a graduate of Indiana University.
Kevin Cassidy
Sales Representative
CFSP Certified
Territory Responsibility: Central Ohio
Kevin is a 46-year foodservice industry veteran. He has been a manufacturer’s representative for over 37 years. evin covers the entire Central OH market. He is a 1970 graduate from University of Kentucky, KY. Kevin is also CFSP level 1 certified.
Chris Cheap
Sales Representative
Territory Responsibility: Southern Ohio and West Virginia
Chris has worked as a hotel chef and a culinary instructor before embarking on the sales side. He has worked for the top combi manufacturers for 20 years, making him a go-to resource for combi cooking. Chris has a BS degree from Morehead State University.
Sheri Creech
Sales Representative
Territory Responsibility: Michigan
Sheri has over 25 years experience as a Manufacturer’s Representative in the foodservice Industry. She has spent the last 8 years managing the eastern Michigan territory for foodservice manufacturers. Prior to that she had spent 18 years working in inside sales.
Matt Hiegel
Sales Representative
CFSP Certified
Based in Northwest Ohio
Territory Responsibility: Northern and Northwest OH, to include Cleveland and Toledo.
Matt is a graduate of Northwestern Business College and is the newest member of the Dynamic FoodService team, joining our agency in January 2021. Matt brings over 20 years of experience in the foodservice and hospitality industries. He is well known by our manufacturers, having worked for a highly respected equipment and supplies dealer. Most recently, he was with a manufacturer of outdoor seating and site furnishings.
Jason Lehman
Sales Representative
Territory Responsibility: Western PA and Northern WV.
Jason joined Dynamic in July of 2023. He brings over 15 years of food service experience to the team, including both operations and management at the restaurant level, along with various sales channel roles in foodservice distribution.
Tim Mulvey, CFSP
Sales Representative
Columbus, Ohio office
Territory Responsibility: Central and Northern Ohio (including Columbus and Cleveland), Northeast Ohio
Tim brings with him over fifteen years of professional experience in the foodservice industry, including operational knowledge of casual theme and fine dining restaurants. Tim served as restaurant manager and executive chef for over eight years, and, before joining our sales team, was highly successful in business to business sales, calling on national accounts. Tim has earned the respect of his dealers through his hard work, his dedication to his customers and his industry knowledge. Tim is CFSP certified.
Kelley Osmon
Sales Representative
Lexington, Kentucky office
Territory Responsibility: Kentucky and Southern Indiana (including Evansville)
Kelley brings 16 years of experience in the food equipment industry. She has worked in both manufacturer representation and dealer sales covering the state of Kentucky. Over those years she has built strong relationships with the dealers and customers in both the independent retail space as well as foodservice applications, with heavy emphasis in the K-12 market. Prior to equipment sales she spent 12 years working operationally in the foodservice industry in restaurants, hotels, and convention centers. Her diversity throughout her career has allowed for continued growth and success.
Fred Robles
Indianapolis, Indiana office
Territory Responsibility: Tabletop and Smallwares sales for Indiana, Kentucky and Southern Ohio
Fred’s professional experience includes 32 years of professional sales to the foodservice industry, including owning his own rep agency for over 20 years. Fred has specialized in tabletop and smallwares and has built strong relationships with the manufacturers he represented, as well as chain accounts, dealers and end users. This experience and expertise position him to be a continued strong force in our tabletop division.
Joseph Robles, CSFP, asid
Columbus, Ohio office
Territory Responsibility: Tabletop and Smallwares Sales for Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Joseph has been in the foodservice industry for over 13 years, specializing in tabletop and smallwares. Prior to joining Dynamic FoodService, Joseph oversaw and successfully grew the smallwares and contract furniture division for a marketing firm in Denver, CO. His daily contacts with executive chefs, interior designers and F & B directors have given Joseph extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry. Joseph is a member in good standing with the American Society of Interior Designers (asid), and he brings a strong presence to our tabletop division.
Meet Our Office Team
We are proud to introduce our office staff, who are an integral part of our team.
They bring a wealth of experience in the foodservice industry.
Amy Brown
Customer Service Representative
Amy is one of our Customer Service Representatives located in the Cincinnati office. Amy has been with the company for over 11 years.
Barb Georges
Controller
Barb brings over 35 years of accounting experience. She has previous experience in office management, treasury, and owning and operating a small business. She joined our team in September of 2013. In her role as controller, Barb is responsible for overseeing our accounting and payroll department.
Greg Hagan
Inside Sales Manager
Greg is a 15 year industry veteran. He has extensive experience in the field and with inside sales. Besides inside sales he also manages all of the shipping for 3M. He is a graduate of Columbus State Community College. Greg has been with Dynamic FoodService since 2009.
Nathan Jacobson
Orders
Nathan joined Dynamic FoodService in February 2018. Prior to this he worked at WB Marketing for four years. Nathan brings in over 10 years of experience. He is a graduate from Cleveland State University in 2005.
Jodi Kirby
Office Manager
Jodi is the Office Manager in the Cincinnati office. She started with the company right after college and has been with us for over 22 years.
Bobbi Richey
Customer Service Representative
Bobbi is one of our Customer Service Representatives located in the Cincinnati office. She has been with the company for 8 years.
Sharon Stephan
Estimator
Sharon is our Estimator and is located in the Cincinnati office. She has been with the company for over 23 years and in the industry for 39 years.
Nina Tewari
Director of Admin
Nina has over 20 years of professional experience in the areas of management, finance, human resources, IT, and general business operations. Nina covers our business operations. Nina graduated from DePaul University, Chicago, IL with a Master’s degree in information systems in 2002.
Cassady Wolke
Customer Service
Cassady joined Dynamic FoodService Solutions in February, 2020. She is helps with customer service out of our Cincinnati office as well as managing the social media pages and marketing for DFSS.
