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. Since his joining E-Kuip, Armando has become a knowledgable resource for back-of-the-house requirements to go along with his prior FF&E experience. Armando is a graduate of CUNY Baruch, and is ServSafe Certified.

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.