Jerry has owned the company for 31 years.  He was in sales with Canteen in Indianapolis for five years before taking a huge leap of faith to purchase a failing franchise in Owensboro, Kentucky.  Jerry has successfully built the company from original employment of 17 to now over 450.

Mark first joined Canteen as a Route Driver in 1998. He was quickly recognized as one who related well with both customers and fellow employees. Mark was promoted to Customer Service Manager for the Bowling Green office in 2000 and other promotions quickly followed suit for Area Vending Manager and his current position of District Manager.

Keith has been with us for 19 years.  Keith has worked his way up through the ranks holding positions of Route Person, Route Supervisor, Service Manager and today holds the position of District Manager.  Keith brings to the table a strong understanding of our business and a great enthusiasm to get things accomplished.

Rodney has been with Canteen for over ten years. He started as a Route Person and was quickly promoted to Route Supervisor. Currently, he is in charge of all food operations in the company.

David came on board at Canteen early in 2005. David brings with him 10 years of expertise in the Food Service Industry. David is a graduate of Sullivan school of Culinary Arts from Louisville, Kentucky. He will be responsible for all of Canteen’s Dining Centers, Catering Departments, and other specialty food operations.

Keith has been with Canteen for over 20 years.  Keith came to us from the radio broadcasting industry where he was news director.  Keith started out with our company in sales and was very successful in securing new business for the company.  He was in sales for 15 years and then took on the big challenge of operating a new territory in Evansville and Vincennes, Indiana before being named HR manager in July 2007

Lori has worn many hats during her five years at Canteen. She started in catering, moved into the Nutrition Program for the Elderly and recently was named Area Vending Manager.

Shawn has been with Canteen since 1998. He started out in the Jasper operation as manager and moved to Owensboro in January 2003, to take on his new responsibilities.

Although Regina only has five years with Canteen, she has over 21 years in the vending business. Regina has grown up in the business, and her customers think she is tops.

Joe had 19 years of management experience in the restaurant industry before joining the Canteen team in 2008. He enjoys working with the youth in his church, time with his family, coaching youth basketball and watching sports. Shelton is a native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and has an Associates Degree in Business Management.

Dawn joined the Canteen team in 1994 and brought with her previous food experience…including a background in college and university dining. She was promoted to a management position in 1998 with oversight responsibilities for the Green River Area Development District’s Nutrition Program for the Elderly. Dawn was promoted to her current Area Food Manager position in January 2008.

Rita came on board the Canteen team in 2004. She started as a nutrition program for the elderly delivery driver and also assisted in the catering department. Rita was promoted to a Catering Coordinator a year later and moved up to her current position of Area Food Manager in 2006.

Angela has been with us for six years. She started as a routeperson in the Scottsville area. Showing great customer service skills, she was promoted to manager in 2004.

Cory has been with us for seven years now. He started out serving customers as a routeman in the Glasgow area. His customers at all locations loved his service. Cory was promoted to manager in 2004.

Chris has been with Canteen for 18 years. He has worked his way up through the ranks starting as a Route Person, moving to Route Supervision and now managing the maintenance area in Bowling Green.

Glenn is a veteran of the U. S. Army and during his 21 year career served our country with combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. A native of Memphis, Glenn became a member of Team Canteen in June of 2006 and was promoted to Customer Service Manager in June of 2007.

Even after 41 years with Canteen, Ted keeps on ticking. He is a model Canteen employee and runs a tight ship in maintenance, ensuring that our customer is always happy and satisfied.

Paul has been with Canteen for eight years. He started in the warehouse, then served as a Route Person, with much success. He was promoted to Customer Service Manager.

After six years of service in the United States Marines and visits to over 25 countries Brandon decided to put roots down in Owensboro. He is a native of Henderson County, Kentucky and joined the Canteen team in 2006 as a Route Driver and later took on the position of Utility Driver. Brandon was promoted to his current position of Customer Service Manager in July of 2007.

Brad has been with Canteen for 11 years filling numerous positions, including Catering Manager and Brescia Manager. He has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently manager over Tyson and Brescia University.

Gary began his vending service career in 1975 with Vend-a-mat, a former subsidiary of Coca-Cola in Elizabethtown. He began as a route service driver and earned a position in management by the mid 1980’s. Gary is very dedicated and loyal as evidenced by him not missing a scheduled day of work in over 30 years! We’re proud to have him on the team as a Customer Service Manager in Elizabethtown!

Charlie’s involvement in the vending industry dates back to 1974 when he first joined Coca-Cola in Elizabethtown. He was promoted to management in 1980. This vast experience serves him well as he directs and coordinates the delivery of our products and services to dozens of account locations in the Elizabethtown region.