OUR TEAM
With over 130 years of combined experience in the food service industry, there is no one to better serve you than the team at Tri-State Marketing
LYNNE SCHULTZ
CEO
Lynne started her career in the food service industry 42 years ago, and opened Tri-State Marketing in 1999. Her dedication to success, family, friendships, and giving back has made Tri-State into the successful business that it is today. In her free time, Lynne cares for the animals at her certified nature sanctuary, Harvest Moon Sanctuary. For more information about her work visit: www.harvestmoonsanctuary.net
Cell: 917-855-2053
MARC FUGARO
Vice President of Strategic Alliances
Marc will lead our Upstate New York territory expansion. He brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge coming from RATIONAL Cooking Systems and a graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a Bachelors in Culinary Arts & Chef Training. Marc's culinary experience, as well as his sales expertise, will make him a valuable asset.
Cell: 203-415-6131
JOHN RODRIGUEZ
Director of Key Accounts
John joined the Tri-State Marketing team in 2016 as a Sales Associate. His eagerness to learn and enthusiastic personality made him an excellent addition to our sales team as he has a knack for interacting with new and existing clients. John attended Queens College for English Literature and has past experience as a waiter giving him an inside perspective of the foodservice and hospitality industry.
Cell: 516-477-6151
MARK OLSON
Sales Associate (Upstate NY)
Mark's long history in the food service industry started at SUNY Morrisville where he majored in Food Service Administration. Knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated, Mark will bring a wealth of support to the dealer, operator, and consultant communities.
Cell: 315-952-3795
ALEXANDRA HAMILTON
Sales Associate (New England)
Alex joins our team as a driven professional with over 8 years of experience in the food service industry. She will be spearheading our expansion into the New England Territory where we now represent Rational USA. Alex graduated Johnson & Wales university with an MBA in Business Administration and Management.
Cell: 617-835-4776
MARIA QUITO
Customer Service
Maria Quito joined Tri-State Marketing in 2004. She assists Karla in literature requests, managing service calls, fulfilling sample requests and is in charge of our literature room. Maria also assists with phone requests such as delivery dates and order tracking. Maria is well versed in computer applications and is also available to assist in bilingual needs.
STEPHANIE QUITO
Social Media and Office Assistant
Stephanie joins our digital marketing team and will be assisting with social media, email blasts, as well as aiding our sales team with lead times, order status, reports, and more! She recently graduated with her B.S from FIT in NYC.
CHRISTINA O'REILLY
Bookkeeper
Christina has become an integral part of our day to day activities by keeping track of sales, commissions and making sure accounting tasks are up to date. This is no small effort but Christina makes it seem effortless since joining Tri-State in 2017.
BART GOBIOFF
President
Bart has been a member of the food service community since 1987 starting out as a dealer, and migrating to working at a leading representative company. He has a Master's Degree from Columbia University and an MBA in Marketing from Pace University. His experience has made him an excellent resource to assist your operation with its food service equipment needs.
Cell: 917-968-4710
DAVID BERGEN
Director of Operator Initiatives
David has been a member of Tri-State Marketing for over 12 years and brings a wealth of foodservice knowledge to the table. He graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with his Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration and Management. David has his CPMR Certification (Certified Professional Manufacturers Rep).
Cell: 917-921-7952
KEITH MCNAMARA
Sales Associate (Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens)
We welcome Keith McNamara as the newest member of the Tri-State family. Keith comes from a well respected broad liner and brings a wealth of knowledge in both equipment and supplies. Keith’s greatest strength lies with the operator where he will focus most of his time.
Cell: 914-906-8884
BRYAN FRANK
Sales Associate (Upstate NY)
Bryan has many years of experience in the foodservice industry and is well versed in the cooking side of our lines. He is excited to be back in the territory and we are delighted to have him on our team.
Cell: 585-750-6687
KARLA QUITO
Office Manager
Karla has been an employee of Tri-State Marketing since its inception in 1999, and over 20 years of experience has made her an excellent resource to have on our team. Karla handles quoting, orders, and general office work to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Karla is well versed in many computer applications including Excel and Autoquotes.
REBECCA ERNST
Digital Marketing Manager
Rebecca graduated SUNY Oswego in 2015 with her BA in Graphic Design and Journalism. Since her hire, she has revamped our social media presence and redesigned our website. Our company Instagram now has over 4,000 followers and continues to grow daily. She now leads our digital marketing department that handles weekly email blasts, social media, our website, and graphics for our sales team.
ERIN BRADY
Office Assistant
Erin Brady has over five years’ experience in the field of customer service and account management. With her excellent communication and people skills, Erin joins Tri-State Marketing focused on providing exceptional customer service in tracking orders, placing orders, and general account management. Erin graduated from Marymount College at Fordham University and is Tri-State Marketing’s newest addition to our growing office team.