TEAM SESCO

danf@sesco.biz
614-579-8905

My name is Dan Farmer and I am the president of SESCO. During my 30+ years in the foodservice industry I have held leadership roles in the Operator, Service, Manufacturing and Distribution segments and hold a Level 1 Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) designation with NAFEM. After receiving my BA from California State University, San Bernardino in 2000, I returned to the Buckeye State to settle in Central Ohio. It is here that I have the privilege of sharing my time with my wife of 20 years, our daughter (enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park), our son (member of the Sporting Padula Soccer Club) and our billet son (member of the Columbus Crew Youth Academy). When not helping make commercial kitchens work better or tending to my flock you can find me playing pickleball, announcing OOHS soccer games, watching the Columbus Crew or simply relaxing out back on the patio.

carls@sesco.biz
216-898-9000

Carl joined SESCO in September, 2019 as CFO and VP of Operations. In April 2025, SESCO’s Board of Directors appointed Carl to CEO. As CEO, Carl will assist the President in managing and guiding SESCO as well as continuing his CFO and operational responsibilities. Carl also serves on SESCO’s Board of Directors. Carl has over 30 years of extensive experience in finance and operations. Previously, he was CFO and Senior VP of Operations at Mace Security Intl, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of pepper spray and self-defense products. Prior to that role he served as CFO and VP of Operations for Saeco, USA, an Italian owned company importing and distributing high-end consumer espresso machines. Carl and his wife, reside in Parma Heights, OH and are proud parents of two successful adult daughters.

miker@sesco.biz
412-860-2655

My name is Mike Rykaceski and I am the VP of Business Development for SESCO. I have over 30 years of foodservice experience as an owner/operator, food broker and equipment specialist. I have been with SESCO FOR 12 years and have enjoyed it. I have been active with the Pennsylvania and West Virginia SNA for many years. I enjoy traveling with my son Michael who is in college.

ryliec@sesco.biz
513-262-5932

My name is Rylie Church. I have worked in the foodservice equipment industry for over 28 years as a restaurant manager, dealer salesperson and manufacturer’s rep. I have been with SESCO for over 11 years as a territory manager and currently as Vice President of Sales. I live in West Chester, Ohio with my wife Michelle and our 3 children.

Retired SESCO President and member of the SESCO Board of Directors since _  He has over 40 years of sales management and executive management experience, including 20 years in the food service equipment industry. Kevin is a 1983 graduate of Glenville State University with a BA in Business Administration.

Retired SESCO CFO and member of the SESCO Board of Directors since _. He has held several leading financial management roles during his career. Mark holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting, finance and business management from Cleveland State University.

Michael has been an independent member of the SESCO Board of Directors since 2016. He has held management and executive roles in the retail industry for both public and private companies. Michael is a 1980 graduate of The Ohio State University with a BS in Business Administration.

paula@sesco.biz
216-406-4198

Paul Asturi joined the SESCO team in 2024.  Paul has years of industry experience in both food and equipment sales and brings knowledge and
expertise to his role as a manufacturer’s representative for the Northeast Ohio region at SESCO. 

ericd@sesco.biz

216.308.6528

Joining the SESCO team in 2025, Eric brings 15+ years of experience.  Previous roles include Manufactures Sales Representative, Business Development, and Dealer Sales / Project Management.  These different roles have provided him with experience in multiple segments of the industry that can be called upon in his current role of Territory Manager. In his free time, he enjoys running, golfing, and spending time with his wife and kids.

kellyj@sesco.biz
734-476-1401

Kelly is a chef with an extensive culinary background ranging from some of the world's most luxurious hotels to fast casual to catering.

Kelly has additional experience in foodservice distribution and foodservice brokerage as an owner/operator and consultant. Kelly brings a wealth of experience to help our customers find the perfect kitchen equipment to streamline their operation.

fredr@sesco.biz

440.537.8768

Fred brings over 32 years of foodservice industry sales experience to the SESCO team—including more than two decades as the owner of his own rep agency. With a deep focus on tabletop and smallwares, Fred’s seasoned expertise continues to make him a powerful asset to our tabletop division

jacobk@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Jacob is a recent grad of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, later joining SESCO in Summer of 2023 to augment the Accounting Team. A spreadsheet savant, Jacob enjoys his role in preparing monthly reports, as well as having his thumb on a whole matter of issues from dealer commissions to payroll. He has previously worked as an analyst in the automotive Finance & Insurance space. A long suffering—but newly optimistic—Browns fan, Jacob spends his downtime supporting his local teams.

cindys@sesco.biz

800-.222.0558

Cindy is a long term SESCO team member, having joined the staff in 1983. Cindy handles the billing of our valuable customers and is responsible for an array of administrative and accounting functions.

The first friendly voice you hear when you call SESCO will probably be Colette, she is the receptionist. Other responsibilities include a wide range of accounting and administrative functions. Colette has been a SESCO team member since 2010.

andrewb@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Andrew came to SESCO in 2021.  He manages the Parts and Service Deptment and has over 5 years of experience in shipping and receiving management.

purchasing@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Before his position as Purchasing Manager at SESCO, Jason's experience comprised over 8 years at  SESCO in both the equipment and the parts departments as a client care representative.

bethm@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Beth came to SESCO in 2021 with17 years of experience with food service equipment  including quoting, and order processing.  Beth is now coordinating quotes and supporting the sales and client care team at SESCO.

natek@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Nate joined the SESCO team in 2023 and
has 3 years warehouse management and shipping
experience.

paulc@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

My name is Paul Cornish.  I have been with SESCO for 29 years.  Currently serving as client care manager.  I am a certified foodservice professional with SESCO experience ranging from inside & outside sales, parts sales, service, and marketing.  Residing in Akron, my wife Julie and I are the grateful and proud parents of our son - who is now college.