MANAGERS
Mary Scarcello
Regional Vice President (Presence Marketing)
Mary joined Presence Marketing with the launch of the Southern California division in February of 2007. Prior to her role at Presence West, Mary worked at Frontier Natural Products, Imagine Foods and New Connections Marketing. Mary brings to her role a passion and enthusiasm for natural products, and a diverse background work experience in the healthcare and natural products industries. She has extensive experience in marketing and sales as well as being a liaison with all layers of the industry; including manufacturers, distributors and retailers. She enjoys every aspect of the natural food industry and is dedicated to the success of her customers and their businesses.
Regional Vice President (Presence Marketing)
Mary joined Presence Marketing with the launch of the Southern California division in February of 2007. Prior to her role at Presence West, Mary worked at Frontier Natural Products, Imagine Foods and New Connections Marketing. Mary brings to her role a passion and enthusiasm for natural products, and a diverse background work experience in the healthcare and natural products industries. She has extensive experience in marketing and sales as well as being a liaison with all layers of the industry; including manufacturers, distributors and retailers. She enjoys every aspect of the natural food industry and is dedicated to the success of her customers and their businesses.
Bethany Hawkins
Northern California Brand/Sales Manager
Grocery Division (Presence Marketing)
Bethany Hawkins began her career with Advantage Sales & Marketing in 1990 as a sales representative in Southern California. She moved to Northern California in 1993 to develop the natural foods division for the company. After eight years, Bethany tried her hand on the manufacturing side of the business. She worked as a Western Regional Sales Manager with several companies including Horizon Organic Dairy, Imagine Foods and Country Choice Organic.
Bethany and her husband, Tim, settled in Novato, California. They have two dogs, Chico and Sadie - and one cat, Boomer.
Bethany looks forward to her position as the Northern California Grocery Sales/Brand Manager. She's ready to get to work and make things happen!
Northern California Brand/Sales Manager
Grocery Division (Presence Marketing)
Bethany Hawkins began her career with Advantage Sales & Marketing in 1990 as a sales representative in Southern California. She moved to Northern California in 1993 to develop the natural foods division for the company. After eight years, Bethany tried her hand on the manufacturing side of the business. She worked as a Western Regional Sales Manager with several companies including Horizon Organic Dairy, Imagine Foods and Country Choice Organic.
Bethany and her husband, Tim, settled in Novato, California. They have two dogs, Chico and Sadie - and one cat, Boomer.
Bethany looks forward to her position as the Northern California Grocery Sales/Brand Manager. She's ready to get to work and make things happen!
Cristina Arreola
Brand Manager | Grocery Division (Presence Marketing)
Cristina Arreola graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communications Studies from California State University, Los Angeles. During her last year in school, she got her feet wet in the natural food industry working as a Brand Ambassador for Lightfull & Attune Foods for several months before being recruited into the brokerage world as a sales representative. Starting at Presence Marketing in early 2008, Cristina quickly learned the ropes of this fast-moving and ever-changing industry, rising to the occasion and surpassing expectations within her first year. Between building strong relationships with her accounts and her consistent follow-through, she has managed to gain the trust, respect and admiration of her retail partners. As Brand Manager for the West region, Cristina oversees all day to day operations of selected lines in within Presence West.
Brand Manager | Grocery Division (Presence Marketing)
Cristina Arreola graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communications Studies from California State University, Los Angeles. During her last year in school, she got her feet wet in the natural food industry working as a Brand Ambassador for Lightfull & Attune Foods for several months before being recruited into the brokerage world as a sales representative. Starting at Presence Marketing in early 2008, Cristina quickly learned the ropes of this fast-moving and ever-changing industry, rising to the occasion and surpassing expectations within her first year. Between building strong relationships with her accounts and her consistent follow-through, she has managed to gain the trust, respect and admiration of her retail partners. As Brand Manager for the West region, Cristina oversees all day to day operations of selected lines in within Presence West.
Shari Robertson
Brand/Sales Manager | Nutrition | Body Care (Presence Marketing)
Shari Robertson was introduced to the natural/health food industry in 1989 working for a small restaurant near the first Whole Foods in Houston. This cafe worked with the community, providing a variety of prepared foods purchased from Whole Foods. From there, she began her 10 year career with Whole Foods, and moved to Berkeley, CA to help open their second California store. During this time she experienced a variety of positions including Grocery Team Leader, Store Merchandiser and Demo and Marketing Coordinator. Shari left Whole Foods in 2000 and went into Sales and Marketing with a National brokerage, leaving in 2008 as the West Retail Operations Manager. Now Shari is currently enjoying her Nutrition | Body Care Sales Manager position with Presence West.
Brand/Sales Manager | Nutrition | Body Care (Presence Marketing)
Shari Robertson was introduced to the natural/health food industry in 1989 working for a small restaurant near the first Whole Foods in Houston. This cafe worked with the community, providing a variety of prepared foods purchased from Whole Foods. From there, she began her 10 year career with Whole Foods, and moved to Berkeley, CA to help open their second California store. During this time she experienced a variety of positions including Grocery Team Leader, Store Merchandiser and Demo and Marketing Coordinator. Shari left Whole Foods in 2000 and went into Sales and Marketing with a National brokerage, leaving in 2008 as the West Retail Operations Manager. Now Shari is currently enjoying her Nutrition | Body Care Sales Manager position with Presence West.
Zuzana "Zuzka" Campbell
Sales Manager (Presence Marketing)
I am originally from Prague, Czech Republic, and I moved to California in 1995. I found an extreme interest to natural foods upon my arrival and immediately got involved in the industry. I built my career from the ground up, starting as a route driver, worked my way up to DSD route manager, and ending as regional sales manager for an organic tofu company, traveling the nation and building the product's brand from little-regarded to well-known. I am grateful for those 12 years. I learned so much, established many valuable contacts and relationships with buyers, and established a well-respected reputation throughout the industry.
I joined Presence Marketing West in 2008, and was thrilled to be part of the company's rapid expansion. I was honored to be promoted to sales manager of Dynamic Presence West and I am ready to put all of my knowledge, passion, and experience into making our new team a legendary success!
I live in the small town of Burlingame, near San Francisco, balancing my busy professional life with dancing, outdoor activities, and adventures with my horse, Desi.
Sales Manager (Presence Marketing)
I am originally from Prague, Czech Republic, and I moved to California in 1995. I found an extreme interest to natural foods upon my arrival and immediately got involved in the industry. I built my career from the ground up, starting as a route driver, worked my way up to DSD route manager, and ending as regional sales manager for an organic tofu company, traveling the nation and building the product's brand from little-regarded to well-known. I am grateful for those 12 years. I learned so much, established many valuable contacts and relationships with buyers, and established a well-respected reputation throughout the industry.
I joined Presence Marketing West in 2008, and was thrilled to be part of the company's rapid expansion. I was honored to be promoted to sales manager of Dynamic Presence West and I am ready to put all of my knowledge, passion, and experience into making our new team a legendary success!
I live in the small town of Burlingame, near San Francisco, balancing my busy professional life with dancing, outdoor activities, and adventures with my horse, Desi.
Chris LeFrak
Senior Merchandiser (Presence Marketing)
Chris has been working within the grocery field since 1992. He first started in the conventional field for Albertson's Grocery Market and continued into Ralphs Super Market. He worked his way up the ladder and spent time between grocery and produce. Chris ran his own produce department for a time and finished his conventional career at Ralphs as the Manager of Merchandising, 3rd in charge at store level.
Chris has integrated his conventional grocery experience with his foray into the natural foods industry. He has been doing broker work since 2005 and is now a Senior Merchandiser for PMI, working within the Whole Foods Market.
Senior Merchandiser (Presence Marketing)
Chris has been working within the grocery field since 1992. He first started in the conventional field for Albertson's Grocery Market and continued into Ralphs Super Market. He worked his way up the ladder and spent time between grocery and produce. Chris ran his own produce department for a time and finished his conventional career at Ralphs as the Manager of Merchandising, 3rd in charge at store level.
Chris has integrated his conventional grocery experience with his foray into the natural foods industry. He has been doing broker work since 2005 and is now a Senior Merchandiser for PMI, working within the Whole Foods Market.
Cristela Saravia-Brown
Senior Distributor Account Executive (Presence Marketing)
Cristela was introduced to the natural food industry in 2004 when she was hired by a Southern California Natural Foods Broker as a Grocery Assistant. Prior to her work in the natural food industry Cristela worked for one of the largest and most renown day spas in California. As a floor supervisor she was in charge of the daily activities of both clients and staff. It was at the spa where she was able to appreciate the importance of body wellness as a vital aspect in our daily lives.
In addition to her professional work Cristela has a B.A. in Theatre from Cal State University, Northridge which she feels contributes greatly to her work and her passion for life.
Her eclectic background has brought a refreshing and innovative spin to her work, as she has been an integral member of Presence West since 2007.
Senior Distributor Account Executive (Presence Marketing)
Cristela was introduced to the natural food industry in 2004 when she was hired by a Southern California Natural Foods Broker as a Grocery Assistant. Prior to her work in the natural food industry Cristela worked for one of the largest and most renown day spas in California. As a floor supervisor she was in charge of the daily activities of both clients and staff. It was at the spa where she was able to appreciate the importance of body wellness as a vital aspect in our daily lives.
In addition to her professional work Cristela has a B.A. in Theatre from Cal State University, Northridge which she feels contributes greatly to her work and her passion for life.
Her eclectic background has brought a refreshing and innovative spin to her work, as she has been an integral member of Presence West since 2007.
REGION COVERAGE
California
Hawaii
Hawaii
