Palm Harbor, FL, August 28, 2015: G&J Marketing and Sales (G&J) is pleased to announce that industry veteran Ken Shea, of Ken Shea & Associates, has been retained to support G&J’s rapidly expanding Coffee Service initiative. Ken will serve as G&J’s Vice President of the Coffee Service Division.
After many years’ experience as operator, distributor and consultant, Ken reopened his consulting business. He had previously been with Standard Coffee Service and DS Services of America, who acquired Standard in 2012.
Among various industry awards and recognitions, Ken was named NAMA’s 2012 Coffee Service Operator of the Year. He has also has been active throughout his career in various trade associations and served two terms on NAMA’s board of directors.
“It is a pleasure to add even more horsepower to our company as we continue to focus on the Office Coffee Service (OCS) channel. Ken is going to be a great asset to G&J.” said Jason Richardson, COO of G&J Marketing and Sales. Over the past years G&J has continued to invest in the OCS channel and will continue to do so with some new opportunities in the coming months, which will be announced with partnering manufacturers.
If you have any questions or desire to discuss new opportunities for your business with office coffee, tea, water and supporting products; Ken can be reached at 314-302-9019.
Operating in Florida, G & J Marketing and Sales is the largest national vending broker, representing nearly 20 national brands. A proven leader in the Vending and OCS Industries since 1984, G&J is committed to the success of the Operators we service, the Distributors with whom we partner and the Manufactures we represent.