DeCA Executive Directory
PERISHABLES
JOYCE CHANDLER
Chief, Perishables Division
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8238
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48238
Email: [email protected]
LOUIS S. “LOU” KENNEDY
Category Manager: Frozen and Chilled
Foods
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8232
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48232
Email: [email protected]
JON SANDERS
Frozen Food Buyer (Bakery, Bread/
Roll/Dough, Breakfast, Topping, Desserts, Potatoes, Snacks, Prepared
Chicken) IQF Chicken, International,
Frozen Prepared Foods (Dinners and
Entrees), Frozen Juice, Frozen Vegetables, Frozen
Poultry, Frozen Meats, Ice Cream, Novelties and
Bagged Ice, Frozen Seafood, Frozen Pizza, Frozen
Dairy and Frozen Seafood.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8234
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48234
Email: [email protected]
IVEENA M. HENDERSON
Chilled Meat Buyer: Home Meal Replacement (HMR), Sliced Bacons, Hot
Dogs, Cold Cuts and Lunchables, Refrigerated Pickles, Fresh and Smoked
Sausages, Smoked Hams, Canned
Hams, Fresh Corned Beef, Dry Sausage Rack, Specialty Items (Cooked Turkey Breast, Pastrami, Flavored Meats, etc.) Fresh Chickens, Fresh and Frozen
Turkeys.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 86127
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 86127
Email: [email protected]
RANDI L. ROBINSON
Chill Buyer: Chilled Dairy Products, Milk,
Eggs, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream,
Chilled Juice, Margarine, Yogurt, Dough,
Cheese, Dips, Salsa, Chilled Pizza, Desserts, Puddings, Pasta, and Tofu.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-6234
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 6234
Email: [email protected]
PRODUCE OPERATIONS
BRIDGET BENNETT
Produce Program Manager
Produce Operations: Fruits, Bulk and
Bagged Nuts, Vegetables, Fruit and Vegetable Baskets, Exotic Produce, ValueAdded Products and Bagged Salads.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8200
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48200
Email: [email protected]
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SALES DIRECTORATE
MARKETING BUSINESS UNIT
DAVID J. KRYNISKI
Headquarters Produce Specialist
Produce Operations: Fruits, Bulk and
Bagged Nuts, Vegetables, Fruit and Vegetable Baskets, Exotic Produce, Value-Added
Products, Kosher and Bagged Salads.
Phone: (804) 734-8000 ext 48292
DSN: 687-8000 ext 48292
Email: [email protected]
DELI/BAKERY/SUSHI OPERATIONS,
GRAB AND GO
DAVID “DAVE” LEFFERT
Program Manager
Deli/Bakery and Sushi; Grab and Go
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8566
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48566
Email: [email protected]
MEAT OPERATIONS
LESLIE E. SIMPSON
Program Manager, Fresh Meat and Seafood
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8446
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48446
Email: [email protected]
AMY M. PERKINSON
Administrative Program Analyst: Team
Member and independent troubleshooter for operational and administrative issues concerning Meat, Deli/
Bakers, Produce, Seafood and other
perimeter operations.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8386
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48386
Email: [email protected]
SEMI-PERISHABLES
PAULA D. LEWIS
Chief, Semi-Perishables Division
Phone: (804) 734-8000
DSN: 687-8000
Email: [email protected]
BARBARA MERRIWEATHER
Category Manager, Edibles
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8861
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48861
Email: [email protected]
JUANITA HARTLING
Category Buyer: Baking Mixes and
Baking Needs, Oils and Shortening,
Spices and Extracts, Desserts, Sugar,
Artificial Sweeteners, Toppings and
Ice Cream Cones, Canned/Powder/
UHT Milk, Dry Seasonings Mix, Gravy
Sauce Mix, Dry Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Gelatins, Puddings, Marshmallows, Juices (with the exception of
New Age Beverages and Energy Drinks), Powdered
Drinks, Sport Drinks/Isotonics.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8195
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48195
Email: [email protected]
LISA TALCOTT
Category Buyer: Honey, Jam, Jelly,
Peanut Butter, Meat Snacks, Popcorn,
Miscellaneous Snacks (Boxed and
Packaged), Snack Nuts (Non-Baking),
Nutritional Snacks, Pancake Mix, Grain
Cakes, Cereal (Hot and Cold), Toaster Pastries, Syrups and Molasses, Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Coffee Filters.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8181
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48181
Email: [email protected]
DAVE NEWHART
Category Buyer: All Canned Goods
(Vegetables, Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce
and Paste, Fruits, Beans, Fish, Meat,
Canned/Dry Soup), Dry Beans/Cajun
and Rice, Stuffing, Dry Prepared Foods,
Microwave Foods, Maraschino Cherries, Dry Fruits,
Breaded and Batter Mixes, and Instant Potatoes.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8183
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48183
Email: [email protected]
VACANT
Category Buyer: International Food (Mexican, German, Oriental, Hispanic Food, and Gourmet), Olives,
Capers, Pickles, Condiments and Sauces (Hot Sauce,
Barbecue Sauce, Chili, and Steak Saver), Ketchup,
Marinades, and Mustard, Vinegar and Salad Dressings/Toppings/Mayonnaise/ Miracle Whip.
LaRUE SMITH
Category Manager: Non-Edibles
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8255
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48255
Email: [email protected]
LINDA CALLERY
Category Buyer: Pet Food, Pet Supplies,
Paper Items Pet Food/Pet Supplies, Paper
Towels, Bath Tissue, Napkins, Cups/Plates,
Flatware, Bags/Wraps/Foils, Charcoal,
Fire Logs/Matches, Light Bulbs, Batteries/
Flashlights, Repellants, Insecticides, Shoe Care/Tape, Wild
Bird Food, Reusable Bags.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8215
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48215
Email: [email protected]
JANET BERRY
Category Buyer: Health and Beauty
Care Buyer, Health and Beauty (HBC):
Deodorants, Hair Care Products, Ethnic
Hair Care Products, Sports Nutrition,
Vitamins and Supplements, First Aid
Products, Adult Nutrition, Antacids/Laxatives, Eye
Care, Feminine Hygiene, Foot Care, Hosiery and Organic HBC, Non-Smoking Aids.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8182
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48182
Email: [email protected]
VACANT
Category Buyer: Non-Edibles: Detergents, Bleach,
Fabric Softeners, Laundry Care Products, Household
Cleaning Supplies, Dish Detergents, Air Fresheners,
Blind-Made and Like Products, J-Hook Products,
Household Cleaning Products and Gloves.
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DeCA Executive Directory
SALES DIRECTORATE
MARKETING BUSINESS UNIT
ANDREW J. “ANDY” BERES
LORETTA M. TUCKER
SALLIE CAUTHERS
Category Buyer, Health and Beauty Care
(HBC): Toothbrushes Mouthwash, Breath
Fresheners, Denture Adhesives/Cleaners, Dental Floss, Shaving Products, Colognes, Depilatories, Skin Care Products,
Sun Care Products, Internal Analgesics Cough/Cold,
Sinus/Allergy, Diapers/Training Pants, Baby Wipes,
Baby Food and Juice, Baby Formula, Baby Feeding
Supplies, Baby Beauty Care, Bar/Bath Soap, Bath Additives/Beads/Oils, Shower Products, Waterless Hand
Sanitizers, Powders/Talc, Sleeping Aids/Stimulants,
External Analgesics, Cosmetics.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-9808
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 49808
Email: [email protected]
Planogrammer
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8294
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48294
Email: [email protected]
Marketing and Mass Communication
Specialist
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8769
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48769
Email: [email protected]
WILLIAM T. “BILL” WOOD
Chief, Direct Store Delivery (DSD), Local/
Regional Front-End Merchandising
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8222
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48222
Email: [email protected]
PROMOTIONS and MARKETING
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
MICHELLE M. FROST
GREG KOCHUBA
Chief, Promotions and Marketing
Division
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8696
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48696
Email: [email protected]
Chief, Special Programs Division
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-9828
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 49828
Email: [email protected]
PROMOTIONS
CHARLES R. DOWLEN JR.
Chief, Promotions Branch
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8385
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48385
Email: [email protected]
JOEL SMALL
RENEE MAYO
Buyer, Direct Store Delivery (DSD): Candy and Gum, Soda, Bottled Water, New
Age Beverage, Cocktail Mixes, Cookies and Crackers (to include Gourmet
Cookies and Crackers), Special Commissary Items, Packaged Salty Snacks to include:
Popcorn Ready-to-Eat (RTE), Popcorn RTE Flavored,
Potato Chips, Flavored Potato Chips, Corn Chips, Tortilla Chips, Pretzels, Cheese Puffs, Pork Skins, Canned
Dips; Bakery items to include: English Muffins, Cakes/
Pies, Doughnuts, Pastries, Rolls or Buns, Breadsticks,
Variety Breads, Pizza Crusts, all DSD Breads, Tortillas,
Pita Wraps, Bagels, Bagel Chips, Snake Cakes, Mixers.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8585
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48585
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Manager, Promotions
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8441
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48441
Email: [email protected]
LOCAL BUYER
VICKI SLIWICKI
Regional Buyer/Commissary Management Specialist (CMS), West and Pacific
areas (includes Alaska and Hawaii)
(see Western Area)
ANGELA LEAL
Promotions Specialist
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8303
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48303
Email: [email protected]
KELLY SCHOOT
Promotions Coordinator: Coordinator
for Worldwide/National Brand Promotions and Bi-Weekly One Time Buys,
Oversight of regional/Local Promotions,
Promotional Updates, Price Verifications, File Maintenace, and EDI Pricing Issues. POC for
shippers and all military media pricing issues.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8308
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48308
Email: [email protected]
DONITA HIGGINS
ALAN P. HUONI
Research Analyst
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8233
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48233
Email: [email protected]
JESSICA WARD
Business Analyst
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8156
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48156
Email: [email protected]
MARYE A. CARR
Business Management Specialist
(Scholarships for Military Children/
Commissary Rewards Card)
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 5-2781
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 52781
Email: [email protected]
BUSINESS SYSTEMS BRANCH
SHIRLEY A. SMITH
EDI Pricing Coordinator
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8312
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48312
Email: [email protected]
DIANA LEIGHTY
EDI Pricing Coordinator
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8369
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48369
Email: [email protected]
FILE MAINTENANCE SECTION
Planogrammer
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 8-6026
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 86026
Email: [email protected]
Promotions Assistant: File maintenance of all Worldwide-National/
Local-Regional “O” items approved
in the display plans and the Holiday/Seasonal
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8310
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48310
Email: [email protected]
MICHELLE BIBBS
BARBARA HOLLEY
BETTY FARMER
Planogrammer
Phone: (804).734-8000, ext 8-6162
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 86162
Email: [email protected]
Promotions Assistant: File maintenance of all Worldwide-National/
Local-Regional “O” items approved
in the display plans and the Holiday/
Seasonal Programs.
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8054
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48054
Email: [email protected]
Team Chief, Pacific and West areas
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8311
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48311
Email: [email protected]
PLANOGRAM SPECIALISTS
AUDREY CALLEN
LISA A. McWILLIAMS
Planogrammer
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8708
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48708
Email: [email protected]
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CHERYL BROWN
Team Chief, DSD/promotions/Central
and East areas
Phone: (804) 734-8000, ext. 4-8365
DSN: 687-8000, ext. 48365
Email: [email protected]
Sales Directorate, Marketing Business Unit Vacancies: Director of Sales; Chief, Business Systems Branch; Category
Buyer, International Food; Category Buyer, Cleaning Products; Local Buyer, DeCA East/Central Areas; and Information
Receptionist for Category Managers and Buyers.
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