Shannon Tallon, MBA is the Category Manager of Tabletop and Buffet Equipment for Foodservice & Hospitality at Edward Don & Company, one of the most iconic organizations in foodservice. Her passion and dedication have made her one of the most respected and well-known voices in our industry; a true foodservice powerplant. This is an amazing conversation as Shannon and I talk about what creates that “family” experience at Edward Don, the joys and challenges of leadership, the power of “voice” and so much more.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Tom Mitchell is an eternal optimist. He’s been a Manufacturers Rep for 38 years and along with leading his rep firm based out of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada through these turbulent times, he’s just stepped into his new role as President of MAFSI. Over the years, his calm demeanor and sense of humor have provided many laughs and contemplation.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Patricia Bible is the charismatic Founder & CEO of KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc., one of the fastest growing dealers in foodservice. Coupling her focused vision on the future of foodservice, unfaltering optimism and strong presence, she leads with unmatched energy and with her growing team produces incredible results. Her successes have not gone unnoticed, as this past week she was inducted into the East Tennessee Business Hall of Fame.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

David Brewer has for decades contributed to our foodservice industry from its highest levels. In his roles as VP of Engineering & Global Supply Chain with YUM Brands, to the Chief Operating Officer of The Middleby Corporation (where he’s been since 2007) his progressive thinking and steadfast leadership have made him one of the most influential voices in all of foodservice. He’s as passionate and energetic of a person as I’ve met, thinks outside the box and here we enjoy a fun and thought-provoking conversation discussing how Dave defines personal wealth, the “3 C’s” and how there are really only tree types of people in this world. Grab a pen and notepad to incorporate some of Dave’s thoughts into your own growth, and enjoy!

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Jeff Cook spent 40 years utilizing his passion for innovation to drive change and create growth through leading roles at some of our industry’s most iconic brands (McDonald’s, Burger King, Franke). He’s a fan of taking big risks, loves wild-ass innovation, believes it’s a misnomer to say that nice guys finish last (he didn’t) and today gives back in retirement through his sharing of Life Lessons on his LinkedIn page. Enjoy!

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Jim Zink is one of the most respected and impactful leaders in the industry. His professionalism, willingness to challenge the status quo and gift of thinking outside the box inherently pushes all of us consider the possibilities of tomorrow as opposed to dwelling on the way things have always been done historically. Jim is a managing partner at Zink Foodservice and founding partner of Paradigm. Bring a note pad, your questions and an eagerness to learn from one of our industry’s best!

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/

Just 5 years into building her dream rep firm and dream team, Melissa Greenwald of Greenwald Sales & Marketing is the 2022 Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine Top Rep Achiever! A brilliant human with a law degree and incredible heart to serve, Melissa has been a servant leader on the MAFSI Board of Directors since I met her years ago. Join Melissa and I as we talk about dreaming big, maintaining energy as a rep owner and a mom, and what it takes to perform at our industry’s highest levels.

We hope you found a few ideas that might benefit you in your journey. Here are a few ways to connect to hear from more industry leaders and learn positive mindset tool to support you:

• Find all of our Foodservice Powerplant VIDEO conversations at https://fspowerplant.com/vlog/
• Join our Facebook FSPN Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2584831028455680
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/