Our sales team is made up of talented individuals who each bring their own perspective and passion to what we do. In this post, we’re highlighting a few of our sales team members – including some new faces and some familiar ones, too.
From what they enjoy most about working with customers to the moments that make their roles rewarding, these spotlights offer a glimpse into the people behind our partnerships. Keep reading for a chance to learn more about what drives them and why they love being part of the Fuchs team.
Mike Loehfelm | VP Sales & Technical Services
Q: What’s your favorite part about working in sales at Fuchs?
A: My favorite part is collaborating with customers to bring their product vision to life. Whether it’s an emerging startup or a global CPG brand, we help make their ideas a reality, ensuring the final product tastes exactly as they envisioned it.
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time?
A: Playing golf.
Q: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
A: Finland to see the Northern Lights.
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Ryan Stone | National Sales Manager
Q: What’s your favorite part about working in sales at Fuchs?
A: My favorite part of working in sales is building strong relationships with my customers. I also love being involved in the exciting innovation happening across the food industry.
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time?
A: I have two young daughters, so free time for hobbies is a rare commodity these days. I enjoy taking my girls to the park, going on theater dates with my wife, and keeping up with my favorite sports teams (Go Pack Go!).
Q: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
A: Japan. Food always inspires the places I want to visit, and as a lover of ramen and sushi, Japan is at the top of my list.
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Kara McConnell, MS, RD | Senior Sales Manager
Q: What’s your favorite part about working in sales at Fuchs?
A: My favorite part of working in sales is meeting new people and enjoying the work-life balance it offers.
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time?
A: Any outdoor activity like gardening, hiking, walking, skiing, or simply relaxing and reading by the beach or pool
Q: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
A: Southern Italy!
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Kim Middleton | Spice Sales Manager
Q: What’s your favorite part about working in sales at Fuchs?
A: I enjoy meeting new people and building relationships. It’s rewarding to get to know customers and deliver solutions that support their goals. I also love collaborating with internal teams to solve problems and improve processes.
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time?
A: I always love spending time with my son, who just turned eight, and my husband. Most of our free time revolves around baseball, whether it’s spring ball, fall ball, travel ball, or just playing in the backyard with the neighborhood kids! I also enjoy working out, staying active, and getting outdoors to soak up the sunshine whenever possible.
Q: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
A: If I could teleport anywhere, I’d choose Greece! I’ve never been, but the photos make it look stunning. I love the beach, the ocean, and the unique architecture, so it’s definitely on my travel bucket list.
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Justin Hultman | Senior Account Manager
Q: What’s your favorite part about working in sales at Fuchs?
A: I enjoy having a direct impact on the company’s success and being part of bringing new products to consumers.
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time?
A: My favorite hobby is playing golf.
Q: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
A: Scotland to play golf!
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Nick Zampounis | Senior Account Manager
Q: What’s your favorite part about working in sales at Fuchs?
A: My favorite part is getting to interact with all kinds of people from all types of backgrounds. Every day I get a chance to meet someone new and bring about tangible results for my customers. Whether it’s helping launch a new product to market or simply reviewing existing documentation, every day I have the opportunity to help out.
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time?
A: Starting a new project on my house for something I have no experience in doing, then getting in way over my head trying to finish the project while spending 5x more time and 10x more money than planned.
Q: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
A: The Italian countryside or the Greek Islands
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Jeanette Mullen | Senior Account Manager
Q: What’s your favorite part about working in sales at Fuchs?
A: My favorite part is working with an incredible group of colleagues I can learn from, build friendships with, and who feel like family.
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or way to spend your free time?
A: Spending time with my kids, Lilliana (11) and Tobias (8), and cheering them on at their sporting events throughout the year, from soccer to baseball and even wrestling.
Q: If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?
A: Italy! I want to explore my family heritage and roots, soaking up every piece of history, culture, food, and wine!
Interested in joining our team? Visit our careers page to check out our current job openings!