Our Team

Bill Norton Jr

  • 25 years of Food Service Sales/Marketing Experience

  • Multi Unit Restaurant Owner/Operator

  • Distributor Program Sales – Reinhart Foods TWC

  • Region Sales Mgr. Joseph’s Pasta

  • Region Sales Mgr. Smithfield Foods

Ben Norton

  • 15 years foodservice sales experience

  • Business Development Manager at Roisume Elite/Key Impact

  • Major responsibilities include key distributor management, account executive for primary manufacturers

Bill Norton Sr

  • President/Founder of FOODMARK, new product consulting and research.

  • President/CEO of Mrs. Clark’s Foods

  • EVP/COO Source Food Technology

  • VP Sales/Marketing Compart Family Farms (Responsible to launching the only Dry Aged Pork on the market)

  • General Mills –New Products Manager, Betty Crocker Division

Tom Vangen

  • 20+ years of retail and foodservice experience

  • Territory manager  - Apperts/Sysco

  • Area Sales manager - PFG

  • Grocery Manager - Kowalskis markets

Bob Buehler

  • 9+ years of foodservice industry experience, including leadership and management roles

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Studies from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • Strong background in foodservice operations, customer service, and team development

  • Knowledgeable in nutrition, menu planning, and product selection

  • Passionate about helping operators identify solutions that improve efficiency and support business growth

Rob Christensen

  • 5 Years with SVFoods

  • Operator Specialist; primary responsibilities for select key product lines

  • End-user and food show specialist

Faith Ford

  • Minnesota native and culinary professional with 15+ years as an R&D Chef at Cargill, developing food solutions for K–12 schools, healthcare, and restaurant clients.

  • Served as Culinary Supervisor for Anoka-Hennepin Schools and Foodservice Director for Kimball Area Schools, leading recipe development, procurement, staff training, and school nutrition innovation.

  • Active leader and advocate in school nutrition, serving as Minnesota School Nutrition Association Nutrition Chair and presenting at statewide conferences and events.

  • Dedicated community volunteer and award-winning baker, recognized for service to Children's Minnesota and the Minnesota National Guard, and winner of the Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest.

Sean M. Kiernan

  • 40+ years of experience in the foodservice industry

  • Former Chef at the Sheraton Hotel

  • Owner and operator of a successful catering company

  • Food Broker with Roisum Elite Sales & Marketing

Laura Norton
Office Manager