MEET OUR TEAM

Melissa Greenwald
President
Melissa Greenwald
President
EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning & Growth

Team Leadership & Culture

Client & Manufacturer Relations

Business Development

Creative Problem Solving

Education
Arizona State University B.S., Political Science Major, Philosophy Minor
Cleveland Marshall College of Law Juris Doctorate

Community Involvement
MAFSI National Board of Directors, 2011-2024. Volunteers with Greenwald Gives Back initiatives.

About Melissa Greenwald

Melissa Greenwald is the President and Founder of Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Melissa is known for her leadership and a relationally driven approach to business. With incredible connections, Melissa is a pillar in foodservice that provides strength and support to her team and colleagues. Melissa has diverse educational experiences that allow her to excel at working in and on the business. She is also an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio.

Career Highlights
Over 24 years of industry experience.
Leads company vision, strategy, and long-term growth.
Nurtures and fosters strong relationships with clients and manufacturers.
Received multiple industry accolades, print mentions, interviews, and awards.

Awards
FE&S Magazine — Top Achievers, Manufacturers Rep, 2022
MAFSI — Tony Award, 2022
FE&S Magazine — Tabletop Performance Award, 2017
MAFSI — Special Achievement Award, 2016
FE&S Magazine — Tabletop Performance Award, 2013
FE&S Magazine — Tabletop Performance Award, 2008

Hobbies
Melissa is a formidable bocce ball player, loves golfing with friends, and is an avid rollercoaster rider. Most of all, she loves to be a mama to her son and dog-ter.

professional philosophy
Our success is built on trust, relationships, and putting our clients first. I believe in leading with integrity, empowering our team, and always looking for ways to add value.
Chuck Kiley
Executive Vice President of Sales
Chuck Kiley
Executive Vice President of Sales
EXPERTISE

Client & Manufacturer Relations

Business Development

Drives Operational Excellence in Sales

Strategic Sales Planning & Growth

Education
Loyola University B.A., Business Administration

Community Involvement
Chuck is an OHSAA Track & Field Official. He brings an atmosphere of fun, fairness, and efficiency to every track meet. Chuck truly enjoys watching the athletes give their very best. Whether they are first or last, they gave their all!

About Chuck Kiley

Chuck Kiley is the Executive Vice President of Sales for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Cleveland, OH. Chuck leads the sales team, excels at customer connections, and pushes sales goals uphill. Chuck pushes the team in incredible ways and encourages team members to be the best manufacturer representatives in the business. He epitomizes the company’s core values and is always willing to share his ideas to better the team.

Career Highlights
Over 30 years of industry experience.
Leads strategic growth and sales vision.
Recognized for leadership, integrity, and sales/customer success.
Serves on the National Board of Directors of MAFSI. As a member of the board, he was co-chair of the Rep Firm of the Future Committee and is currently a co-chair of the 2028 Conference Committee.

Awards
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Use Candor to Earn Trust, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — People’s Choice Outside Sales, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Tom Greenwald Memorial Award, 2019
FE&S Magazine — Tabletop Performance Award, 2019

Hobbies
Chuck enjoys golf and reading. He loves to spend his time on the green, in front of the grill or in the pages of a good book on his Kindle.
Margie Gaunt
Regional Sales Manager
Margie Gaunt
Regional Sales Manager
EXPERTISE

Customer Relations & Sales Management

Product Placement

Product Installation for End Users & Dealers

Business Development

Education
Culinary classes

Community Involvement
Volunteer and active supporter of Strong Women Helping Others.

About Margie Gaunt

Margie Gaunt is the Regional Sales Manager for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Cincinnati, OH. With 30+ years of experience on the rep, dealer, and manufacturer side, Margie is an asset to the outside sales team. Margie knows no stranger! She shines in person-to-person interactions while excelling in business development.

Career Highlights
Over 30 years of industry experience.
Recognized for leadership, integrity, and client sales success.
Builds and establishes relationships with dealers and end users.

Awards
TAKKT Foodservices — Smallwares Representative of the Year, Runner Up, 2026
TAKKT Foodservices — Smallwares Rep Group of the Year, Runner Up, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Embrace Your Inner Entrepreneur, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Say It with a Smile, 2023
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Sales Lion, 2021

Hobbies
Margie loves to bake, especially sourdough! She also enjoys a good book and traveling with her husband.
Kris Corbitt
Strategic Account Manager
Kris Corbitt
Strategic Account Manager
EXPERTISE

Strategic Customer Growth

Project Management & Product Placement

End User Design & Communication

Tactile Sales Force in Market

Education
University of Toledo B.F.A., Design

About Kris Corbitt

Kris Corbitt is a Strategic Account Manager for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Kris supports and aids the external sales team with end-user product placement and project management. Kris is an incredible sales team member that utilizes her design skills to transcend foodservice operator specifications.

Career Highlights
Over 25 years of industry experience.
Multiple million-dollar projects closed throughout the territory.
Impressive customer and dealer relationships.
Culinary and operations background.

Awards
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Exhibit Unparalleled Professionalism, 2023
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Sales Lion, 2025

Hobbies
Kris loves to garden, cook, and travel with her husband.
Kelly Kure
Strategic Account Manager
Kelly Kure
Strategic Account Manager
EXPERTISE

Business Development & Sales

Product Placement

Customer Relations

Education
California State University, San Marcos B.S., Business Administration, with High Tech Management

About Kelly Kure

Kelly Kure is the Strategic Account Manager for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Kelly’s focus is on hospitality and large customer targets. Kelly is an exciting new team member that is an awesome asset to the sales team.

Career Highlights
Over 30 years of industry experience.
Worked on the dealer side of foodservice.
Project management and placement with customers.

Awards
Ed Don – Chairman’s Award for Sales Excellence 2011, 2012, 2019, and 2021
Ed Don – Bell Ringer Award 2012, 2019, 2021, and 2022

Hobbies
Kelly loves going to concerts, reading, and watching sporting events.
Kristy Budnick
Business Development Manager
Kristy Budnick
Business Development Manager
EXPERTISE

Business Development & Sales Execution

Customer Relations

Product Placement

Tactile Sales Force in Market

Education
Algonac High School High School Diploma

Community Involvement
Volunteers at church, Good Fellows, and loves to serve her community.

About Kristy Budnick

Kristy Budnick is the Business Development Manager for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Detroit, MI. She is responsible for sales and marketing efforts in Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Kristy is a sales bulldog and is a hustler for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, growing her territory by leaps and bounds, year over year.

Career Highlights
Over eight years of industry experience.
Wide variety of foodservice experience and knowledge.
Customer product procurement and project management.

Awards
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Exhibit Unparalleled Professionalism, 2025
Sysco — Top 10 Sales, Executive Club, 2 Time Winner, 2023-2024

Hobbies
Kristy loves being with her family! She loves to go boating, as well as play with her dog, Theodore, and enjoys golfing.
Marie Gibbs
Senior Sales Coordinator
Marie Gibbs
Senior Sales Coordinator
EXPERTISE

Manufacturer & Customer Relations

Sales Support

Project Management

Task Prioritization

Organization

Education
Wheeling Jesuit University B.A., Spanish
The Ohio State University B.S., Spanish Education, 7-12

Community Involvement
Marie serves as the VP of Columbus Philatelic Club as well as on the Board of Directors for Central Ohio Numismatic Association.

About Marie Gibbs

Marie Gibbs is a Senior Sales Coordinator for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Marie is a pillar of the team and actively supports the outside sales team while being a crucial member of the inside team. Her laughter can be heard around the office, and she brings a smile to everyone she comes across. Marie is always willing to help solve a problem or assist with a project.

Career Highlights
Over 29 years of industry experience.
Outstanding sales support.
Project management and product placement.

Awards
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Tom Greenwald Memorial Award, 2018
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — People’s Choice Sales Support, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Be Prepared & Bring Value, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Say It with a Smile, 2023
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — People’s Choice, 2022

Hobbies
Marie is an active participant in multiple stamp and coin clubs. She loves to travel and spend time with loved ones.
Leslie Rife
Senior Sales Coordinator
Leslie Rife
Senior Sales Coordinator
EXPERTISE

Sales Support

Project Management

Sample Ordering & Tracking

Task Prioritization

Education
West Jefferson HS High School Diploma

About Leslie Rife

Leslie Rife is a Senior Sales Coordinator for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Leslie is key to supporting the outside sales team while being a crucial member of the inside team. Her product and industry knowledge are unprecedented. Leslie always gets the job done with a smile on her face.

Career Highlights
Over 30 years of industry experience.
Outstanding sales support.
Project management and product placement.

Awards
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Execute with Excellence & Integrity, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Be Prepared & Bring Value, 2023
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — The Best Service in Foodservice, 2022

Hobbies
Leslie loves watching true crime shows and spending time with her granddaughters.
Sara York
Director of Sales Operations
Sara York
Director of Sales Operations
EXPERTISE

Operational Efficiencies

Operational Management & Execution

Support & Care of Teams

Manufacturer Communication

Commission Reconciliation

Sales Processes

Sales Pipelines and Reporting

CRM Management

Education
Franklin University B.S., Business Administration

Community Involvement
Sara volunteers at school events for her kids. Committee volunteer for Dublin City Schools.

About Sara York

Sara York is the Director of Sales Operations for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Sara focuses on creating the most efficient and clear sales processes with the GSM team and our manufacturers. Sara is crucial to the team at Greenwald Sales & Marketing, building a foundation of operational efficiencies that support our sales and marketing efforts.

Career Highlights
Over eight years of industry experience.
Human resources and team management.
Manufacturer communication and coordination.
Manufacturer and sales support.

Awards
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Exhibit Unparalleled Professionalism, 2025
Diageo – Sales Person of the Year, 2013

Hobbies
Sara loves to spend time outdoors with her family, play golf, and tackle a good DIY project.
Kate Pennington
Sales Operations Manager
Kate Pennington
Sales Operations Manager
EXPERTISE

Operational Management & Execution

Event Coordination

Operational Efficiencies Enforcer

Support & Care of Teams

Education
The Ohio State University B.A., Strategic Communications

Community Involvement
Volunteers in the kids’ programs at her church.

About Kate Pennington

Kate Pennington is the Sales Operations Manager for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Kate coordinates and executes planning and employing operational efficiencies throughout the business. Kate loves to be a helping hand wherever she is needed. She is an essential part of the planning of all of our events, meetings, and gatherings.

Career Highlights
Over 10 years of industry experience.
Has experience in multiple industries.
Skilled in copywriting.

Awards
MAFSI — Rep Rising Star Award, 2024
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Execute with Excellence & Integrity, 2023
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Sales Lion, 2022

Hobbies
Kate is a voracious reader with her own library. She loves to talk about books and is very crafty.
Ashley Moore
Sales Operations Specialist & Coordinator
Ashley Moore
Sales Operations Specialist & Coordinator
EXPERTISE

Manufacturer & Customer Relations

Project Management

Sales Support

Task Prioritization

Organization

Education
Northern Kentucky University B.A., Business

Community Involvement
Active in holiday and food drives.

About Ashley Moore

Ashley Moore is a Sales Operations Specialist & Coordinator for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Cincinnati, OH. With over five years of industry experience, Ashley provides top-tier customer service and relations for inside and outside sales. Ashley is known for her warmth, go-getting attitude, and her willingness to get the job done. No task is too small!

Career Highlights
Over five years of industry experience.
Assists in inside and outside sales support.
Instills trust and clarity with team members and customers.

Hobbies
Ashley loves going to the gym, doing Pilates, and enjoys reading in her free time.
Michelle French
Creative Director
Michelle French
Creative Director
EXPERTISE

Social Media Campaigns

Creating, Building, & Sustaining Social Media & Corporate Designs

Creating Brand Recognition

Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University B.A., Communications & Graphic Design

Community Involvement
Serves at the Delaware Dream Center.

About Michelle French

Michelle is the Creative Director for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Columbus, OH. Michelle excels at her craft, designing and executing marketing campaigns, stunning social media, and killer brand awareness. Michelle is pivotal to the GSM Marketing Team and has excelled in sharing the GSM story and promoting our brands to the industry and beyond.

Career Highlights
Over 16 years of industry experience.
Secured over 7,000 social media followers.
Executed successful marketing campaigns.

Awards
MAFSI — Ed Gregory Marketing Award, 2026
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Tom Greenwald Memorial Award, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Embrace Your Inner Entrepreneur, 2023
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Core Value, 2022
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Academy Award, 2021

Hobbies
Michelle’s favorite activity is being on the water: boating, swimming, tubing, knee boarding, jet skiing, and rope swings!
Hailey Ware
Marketing & Design Coordinator
Hailey Ware
Marketing & Design Coordinator
EXPERTISE

Marketing Design & Support

Creative Product Coordination

Design Program Expert

Education
Columbus College of Art & Design B.F.A., Advertising & Graphic Design; Double Minors in Photography & Business

Community Involvement
Hailey volunteers as a scorekeeper for local youth baseball games and supports league operations.

About Hailey Ware

Hailey Ware is the Marketing & Design Coordinator for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Cleveland, OH. Hailey designs and supports all marketing efforts while creating and sustaining marketing campaigns. Hailey creates incredible designs and is a force behind the Marketing Team bringing new ideas to execute.

Career Highlights
Over eight years of industry experience.
Secured over 7,000 social media followers.
Executed flawless marketing campaigns.
Designs GSM print publications.

Awards
MAFSI — Ed Gregory Marketing Award, 2026
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Be Prepared & Bring Value, 2025
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Be Prepared & Bring Value, 2023

Hobbies
Hailey enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their cat, Jackie. She’s also a big Cleveland Guardians fan and loves attending concerts.
Nora Wolf
Accounting Manager
Nora Wolf
Accounting Manager
EXPERTISE

Financial Management

Commission Reconciliation

Education
Ohio Northern University B.S.B.A., Accounting
Capital University MBA

Community Involvement
Volunteers in many capacities at her kid’s school and VBS with her Parish.

About Nora Wolf

Nora Wolf is the Accounting Manager for Greenwald Sales & Marketing, based in Findlay, OH. Nora brings incredible attention to detail to the financial management and commission reconciliation of Greenwald Sales & Marketing. Nora is a financial wizard, and we are so glad to have her expertise in the company’s financial positioning.

Career Highlights
Over eight years of industry experience.
Previously worked for Fortune 500 companies.
Achieved an MBA.

Awards
Greenwald Sales & Marketing — Execute with Excellence & Integrity, 2025

Hobbies
Nora’s hobbies are reading, traveling, and playing handbells.
Sophie
Head of Security & Guest Relations
Sophie
Head of Security & Guest Relations
EXPERTISE

Guest Relations

Office Security & Perimeter Sniffing

Team Morale

Treat Quality Control

Education
Studies in Treat Acquisition & Human Management Good Girl Academy Advanced

Community Involvement
Sophie is passionate about making everyone she meets feel welcome. She generously contributes tail wags, companionship, and complimentary security inspections to the Greenwald community.

About Sophie

Sophie is the Head of Security & Guest Relations for Greenwald Sales & Marketing. A dedicated team member with a nose for hospitality, Sophie takes her responsibilities very seriously—whether she’s greeting visitors, monitoring office activity, or making sure no snack goes unnoticed. Known for her enthusiasm, loyalty, and unmatched ability to boost office morale, Sophie brings a little extra energy to the Greenwald team. She believes every guest deserves a warm welcome, every meeting could benefit from a little more fun, and every lunch should probably be shared.

Career Highlights
Earned the title of Head of Security & Guest Relations.
Provides enthusiastic greetings to team members and visitors.
Maintains a watchful eye on all office activity—especially anything happening near the kitchen.
Consistently demonstrates Greenwald’s “Say it With a Smile” core value, although tail wags are also accepted.

Awards
Top Dog, 2017-2026

Hobbies
When she’s off the clock, Sophie enjoys walks, naps, treats, investigating interesting smells, and spending quality time with her favorite humans. She’s also an avid foodie—though her culinary standards can best be described as “Is it edible?”

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