Meet the Team.

Bryan Mears

President

As President, Bryan Mears is the leader of the Chicago market with ultimate responsibility and ownership for all market activities at Lakeland Marketing Chicago. He sets the strategic direction of the business, builds lasting partnerships with leading foodservice manufacturers, and guides the company's long-term growth across the Midwest.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bryanmears

Paige Mears

Treasurer

As Treasurer, Paige Mears oversees the financial health and fiscal integrity of Lakeland Marketing Chicago. She manages accounting, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting, ensuring the market operates with strong discipline and transparent controls. Paige supports leadership with the insight and forecasting needed to sustain growth, manage cash flow, and make informed decisions that keep the business stable and forward-looking.

Quinton Tito

Vice President

Quinton Tito serves as Vice President, overseeing the execution of strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations that support Lakeland Marketing Chicago's partner network. He works closely with account executives, culinary leaders, and operations staff to ensure manufacturer programs are delivered with consistency and measurable results.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/quinton-tito-6b523823a

Shelly Teicher

Office Manager

As Office Manager, Shelly Teicher is responsible for the staff and activities in the Lakeland Marketing Chicago office. She manages key administrative workflows, supports the sales team with program coordination, and helps maintain the strong manufacturer relationships and day-to-day operations that keep the business running smoothly.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelly-teicher-b449069

Melissa Coronel

Executive Chef / Account Executive

Melissa Coronel serves as Executive Chef and Account Executive, blending culinary creativity with full distributor manager responsibilities. She leads recipe development and menu innovation for partner brands while managing a portfolio of manufacturer lines and providing leadership for the Lakeland Distributor Sales team aligned with her distributor.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissa-coronel-983126287

Edgar Reyes

Executive Chef / Account Executive

Edgar Reyes serves as Executive Chef and Account Executive, combining hands-on culinary expertise with full distributor manager responsibilities. He drives recipe development and menu innovation for key brands while managing a portfolio of manufacturer lines and providing leadership for the Lakeland Distributor Sales team aligned with his distributor.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edgar-reyes-b13470115

David Dekker

Sales Account Executive

As a Sales Account Executive, David Dekker handles all distributor manager responsibilities and provides leadership for the Lakeland Distributor Sales team aligned with his distributor. He manages a portfolio of manufacturer lines, builds trusted relationships across the foodservice channel, and helps bring partner products to the right customers at the right time.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-dekker-ba5068113

Char Ruzycki

Inside Sales

Char Ruzycki handles inside sales coordination, serving as a central point of contact for orders, customer inquiries, and partner logistics. She ensures the details behind every account are managed accurately and efficiently, helping the entire team stay responsive to customer and distributor needs.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlene-ruzycki-a0ba03273

Mia Fiorini

Summer 2026 Intern

Mia Fiorini is the Summer 2026 Intern, supporting Lakeland Marketing Chicago across customer service, marketing, operations, and sales coordination. She helps with digital content, program administration, and event logistics, gaining hands-on experience in the foodservice and sales support industry.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/miafiorini529