GJ Marketing And Sales Names Ken Shea Coffee Service VP

Ken Shea

After many years' experience as an operator, distributor and consultant, Ken reopened his consulting business. He had previously been with New Orleans-based Standard Coffee Service and Atlanta-based DS Services of America, which acquired Standard in 2012.

Shea was the National Automatic Merchandising Association's Coffee Service Operator of the Year in 2012. He's been involved with various trade associations throughout his career, serving two terms on NAMA's board of directors.

"It is a pleasure to add even more horsepower to our company as we continue to focus on the office coffee service channel," said G&J marketing and sales chief operating officer Jason Richardson. "Ken is going to be a great asset to G&J."

Shea can be reached at (314) 302-9019.

Founded in 1984, Palm Harbor, FL-based G&J is a nationwide vend broker, representing some 20 national brands. The company said it will continue to invest in the OCS channel, and is expected to announce several partnerships with product manufacturers in the coming months.