Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has hired three new employees in its specialty division. Kevin Sarsfield will assume the role of an account executive in the specialty division, while Kate Bisanty and Ofradis Maracayo will serve as retail sales representatives.
Sarsfield joins JOH with more than 20 years of experience in the food industry. His most recent position was with NSSI / Acosta where he focused on growing and developing natural clients. He also has worked with various customers, including Shaw’s and UNFI.
“We are excited to have Kevin join JOH,” said Jim Walsh, EVP of specialty. “He brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism and energy to our team. He is passionate about the industry and we look forward to having him grow our business.”
Sarsfield will be working in the Billerica office.
Bisanty joins JOH with more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, most recently with All Market Inc. During her time there, she worked on the Vita Coco and RUNA lines. She brings experience selling, growing and maintaining relationships with distributors and retailers. Bisanty has worked with Blue Coast-Great State Beverages, Miller and Power Crunch on the client side and UNFI on the customer front.
“Kate will be a valuable addition to our team,” Walsh said. “Her experience, knowledge and great relationships in the food business will elevate our efforts. Welcome to the JOH family!”
Maracayo joins JOH with 10 years of experience in the food industry working with Fairway Market in New York. Most recently she worked as a category
manager in the natural and specialty division where she exceled at sourcing new vendors.
“Ofradis will make a great addition to our team,” Walsh said. “She brings a wealth of knowledge that will help our clients and customers as they grow. Welcome to JOH!”
All three will be reporting to Walsh. Sarsfield may be reached at [email protected]. Bisanty may be reached at [email protected] and Maracayo may be reached at [email protected].
JOH was founded in 1956 by Harry O’Hare Sr. and is now one of the strongest independent food brokers with 17 offices and strategic partnerships across the United States. JOH currently has more than 500 employees and represents more than 400 clients.
