E-KUIP MARKETING   

Armando Suarez, Principal

Joined E-Kuip Marketing in January 2007 as principal partner. He became sole principal October 2007. Armando brings with him over 25 years dedicated to the foodservice industry. Prior to E-Kuip, he was VP of FF&E Sales for TriMark Gill Marketing based in Phoenix, a leading foodservice equipment and supplies dealer for the Federal Government. Before joining TriMark Gill, Armando enjoyed an 18 year career with Oneida Ltd., involving foodservice sales and operations both domestically and International, primarily in Latin America and Europe. Armando is a graduate of CUNY Baruch.

Sara Bowen, Sales Representative, New Mexico, El Paso

Sara joined the E-Kuip team in July 2007 after a successful career as Purchasing Manager with Source One in Albuquerque, NM. Sara brings a wealth of knowledge of the foodservice industry from an operational standpoint. Her dealings with franchisee's and the extensive equipment and supply needs prepared her well to further assist our customers and the challenges that our industry brings. Sara is a graduate of the University of Arizona. She is based in Albuquerque, NM.

Ana Suarez, Sales Representative, Arizona

Ana joined E-Kuip in May 2007. Ana's operational background in the foodservice industry adds a broad knowledge base for our customers and factories that we represent. Ana began her foodservice career in 1997 with Brinker's Chili's in South Florida. Her career brought her to the Phoenix area in 2004. Ana spent 2 years with a leading broadline distributor in the Phoenix Valley in outside sales. Her operational experience paid off during the 2 years in that position. Just prior to joining E-Kuip, Ana was managing partner for a leading fastfood operation in Phoenix. She is a graduate from Florida International University and holds a BS in Hospitality Management.

Tanya Ball, Office & Sales Service Manager

Tanya joined E-Kuip in March 2000. During her years with E-Kuip, Tanya has developed a good working relationship and understanding of the needs of many of our customers as well as our representative factories. Tanya has extensive background in equipment and supplies, thus giving our customers an invaluable fountain of support and understanding of customers needs and expectations. Tanya came to E-Kuip after years of operations management experience with a leading packaging manufacturer in Phoenix.