Foodservice Powerplant Podcast

Deirdre Flynn has been the Executive Vice President of North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) for 19 years. She’s led NAFEM through many unique times and none quite like 2020. Deirdre’s role is to ensure that the organization runs smoothly and successfully. She loves making her colleagues and manufacturer partners shine and is committed to elevating the value and servic...

Chris Reeves is a person whom his customers trust to provide the best product and service while always doing so with passion and heart. As a VP of Sales at Southbend & Crown Steam Group (companies in the The Middleby Corporation portfolio) he’s someone his team trusts as a leader and motivator. He’s also someone whom his home town community knows will be there to serve and lead anytime the...

Fred Singer, President & CEO of Singer Equipment Company, the 2023 Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine Dealer of the Year, continues to inspire. He’s one of he finest and most articulate orators I’ve met. He shows up each day in an endless supply of energy and passion for our industry. In an abundance of gratitude, he’s quick to highlight the importance of relationships and his appre...

Matt Rigney has been a “force for good” in Foodservice for over 25 years. Matt’s passion for food can be traced back to his childhood, cooking with his Dad every holiday and spending significant time cooking for his 5 brothers and sisters. Matt has worked in many aspects of the foodservice industry from a Chef in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Village to managing the Events and Catering Department for th...

Steve Don, CEO and President of Edward Don & Company is one of the most respected individuals in foodservice. Having navigated his company the last 25 years to incredible service levels and growth, he’s shown what’s possible with big vision and strong culture. Enjoy this great conversation where we talk about how Steve defines success, overcoming incredible challenge and what’s next for this i...

Michael Keck is one of the most genuine and honest people I know. He’s as thoughtful as the day is long, cares deeply that everyone involved in opening restaurants are able to win, and as President of Concept Services out of Austin, it’s these qualities that have made him and his organization a valued partner to so many regional and national chain accounts. Enjoy our conversation as we talk relati...

Bill Caruso is nothing short of a consulting legend. President of his new consulting firm CS Enterprises, and formerly the President of the firm he founded, WC & Partners in Denver, Bill is the only person to be elected twice as President of both FCSI the Americas and FCSI Worldwide Board of Directors. Bill is known for his incredible work ethic and willingness to have fun as well. He’s a gift...

In this episode, host Jason Wange sits down with Sharon Eliatamby, Senior Project Manager at the World Bank Group, to discuss the experiences that shaped her career, the power of leadership through service, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From early career moments to building relationships and leading with purpose, Sharon shares insights that inspire personal and professional growth....

It’s all about the people for Maureen Slocum. The day she decided to create the company that she always wanted to work for, the founder & CEO of Zoomba Group, which publishes Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine and restaurant development + design magazine, made a commitment to surround herself with the best people… who would think different, be original content creators and with whom...