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Andi Hendricks Northwest Regional Vice President (Presence Marketing / Dynamic Presence) Andi has been in the Natural Foods industry since 1982, having worked in retail (Willy Street Coop) and wholesale distribution (North Farm Coop) in the Midwest. For 15 years Andi worked with Mountain Peoples Warehouse/United Natural Foods (UNFI). While with UNFI, Andi held the positions of Director of Purchasing, Vice President of Purchasing and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. She also served on UNFI's Board of Directors as the company went public. Most recently Andi held the position of President of Mitzvah Marketing (5 years) prior to the acquisition of the company by Presence Marketing in 2007. Andi has a passion for the Natural Foods Industry and feels fortunate to have a career that allows her to combine her love of food, organics and the environment in her daily job and life. Reuben Morales Business Manager (Presence Marketing) Reuben joined Mitzvah Marketing in October 2006, continuing on when Presence Marketing acquired Mitzvah one year later. Prior to entering the Natural industry, Reuben worked 11 years in the Conventional grocery class of trade for SC Johnson as a sales rep, NW Regional Market Manager and most recently as Corporate Business Manager with the Kroger West Divisions. He is an Alumni of the University of Arizona with a double degree in Marketing and Human Resource Management. In college, he met his wife of 12 years, Waka. Together they live in the Seattle market with their three sons. Sean Tuell Sales Manager (Presence Marketing) Sean Tuell started in the natural foods industry in 1997 when he moved to Seattle and joined Larry's Market, a local high end grocer. Sean was a store buyer overseeing natural grocery, supplements, HBC, and bulk. In a desire to make the next step in the industry, Sean joined Mitzvah Marketing in the summer of 2000. He started as a Sales Representative handling natural independents throughout the region. He evolved into chain management which included QFC, Rosauers and CAP West, as well as working with local distributor Associated Grocers (now part of Unified Grocers). When Mitzvah Marketing was acquired by Presence Marketing in November of 2007, Sean moved into the position of Sales Manager. It has been a great journey working in the natural foods broker community - and with the Presence/Dynamic Presence family. Susan Dick Natural Brand Manager | Hain-Celestial (Presence Marketing) Susan has 2 years in the Natural Food Product industry, having been a sales and business manager for food brokers handling Conventional Grocery products since 1998. Susan got her career start with a mass market store, spending 15 years as a store manager in the Seattle area. Susan is a 1981 graduate of Washington State University and a lifelong native of the Seattle Area. Besides work, Susan enjoys time with her husband, daughter and two sons, watching them participate on various sports teams. When not with her children, Susan enjoys reading, entertaining and spending time with friends. Amrit Khalsa Natural Brand Manager (Presence Marketing) Amrit Khalsa brings 20 years of experience in the Natural Foods Industry beginning with 12 years as a principle in the pioneering and building of SGN Sales & Marketing on the east coast. She has had hands on experience managing brands as diverse as Yogi Tea, Clif Bar, Garden Burger, Kettle Chips and Organic Valley in addition to managing key acounts at all levels ranging from UNFI & Whole Foods to grocery chains and Co-ops. Eight years ago Amrit stepped into Sales Management on the East Coast for Earth Friendly Products and then moved west to be closer to family where she has been the Director of Western Sales for Thinkproducts for the past 3 years. On a personal note: My passion is bringing my belief in the “Power of One” to effect change in the world to all aspects of my life whether it be the food I choose to eat or my everyday interactions in the world at work or play. I love dance, great art, a good book and nature. But my joy is my husband, my family and 4 Incredible Cats who keep me real! Karen Hunt Brand/Sales Manager (Dynamic Presence) Karen has been in the grocery industry since 1985 in a variety of capacities. She got her start out of college, working her way through positions in Distribution, Sales, Brand Management and Sales Management. Experienced in both conventional and natural grocery, she has a successful history in both sides of the business. Her personal lifestyle preferences and values were the catalyst that initiated a move to focus on natural grocery in 2004, joining Dynamic Presence Northwest in 2007. Karen resides in Portland, OR, with her husband Kerry and entourage of four legged (and one winged) creatures. Crystal Harris Brand/Sales Manager (Dynamic Presence) Crystal launched her career in the natural foods industry at Nutrasource in 1993, staying on during the Mountain People’s acquisition, then UNFI merger, and held the UNFI/West Director of Purchasing until 2004. Crystal then worked as a schematic and category consultant with a group of retailers in the Northwest and later joined an independent Northwest broker. Crystal’s last stint before joining our team was on the manufacturer level working as the National Natural Sales Manager for Michael Angelo’s. Crystal is thrilled to be part of the Dynamic Presence NW team, in addition to being back on the West Coast. Outside of work, Crystal enjoys all of the outdoor activities the Northwest has to offer, as well as exercising with her dog, Daisy, and hitting the beach as much as possible. Lori Schumacher Nutrition | Body Care Manager (Dynamic Presence) Lori has been with Dynamic Presence since 2008. She started in the natural foods industry in 2002 doing demos for a family owned creamery. Lori soon found that she had the sales bug, and partnering that up with her passion for the natural foods and body care trade made for a perfect fit. Lori decided to learn more about the natural trade and moved from demos to sales with broker teams in the NW and with great gratitude she had found her home at Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence as an Executive Account Manager overseeing PCC and the Western Washington co-ops. And recently, Lori was moved to the NBC Brand Manager role for the NW. Lori feels it's important to not just do business but to accomplish it with purpose, to educate, grow, and cultivate with healthy values. Lori is a graduate of the University of Washington, resides in the beautiful area of West Seattle, and loves to work hard and play hard! Scott Ahrens Conventional Brand Manager (Presence Marketing / Dynamic Presence) Scott has been in the Grocery Business for 20+ years, starting by cooking breakfast for customers at new store openings at age 16. He then transitioned his career to Kraft Foods as a Merchandiser/Sales Representative where he spent 5 years, and has since worked in the Safeway Store Stocking Dept writing plano-grams and conducting category management as a Key Account Sales Representative, segueing to his current position. Scott moved to the Natural Foods side of the business, calling on Conventional Grocery Accounts since 1999. Scott received his Bachelors of Marketing Degree from Portland State University in 1997 and has used this background to enhance his understanding of the Consumer Packaged Goods business. In 2005, the greatest event of his life happened when he and his wife Katie welcomed their daughter Audrey into their lives. |
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