Gerry is the majority stockholder and decision maker for Key Sales. With 22 years in the brokerage business, Gerry has built vital relationships within the Vendor community and with retailers throughout the Midwest. Our extraordinary team at Key Sales is due to Gerry’s vision and execution to create an excellent working environment.

With 18 years of Retail Meat/Bakery/Deli sales experience, Tyler is a minority stockholder at Key Sales and is responsible for the operations of our company including managing the sales staff. With the majority of his selling experience being Retail Meat, Tyler is also the first point of contact with all Retail Meat manufacturers.

Keith is the longest tenured employee with Key Sales and is a minority stockholder. He is responsible for the growth and training of our sales team, implementing sales tactics throughout our company, and ensuring that our policies and procedures are consistent and effective in all our markets. Keith has over 32 years brokerage business experience in Chicago making him our expert for this important market.

For the past 12 years, Joyce has been with Key Sales, Inc as the Division Manager for the Kansas Division, calling on AWG Kansas City and their retailers. Prior to Key Sales, Joyce has an additional 6 years of broker selling experience in Kansas City. Because of her many years of selling in the area, Joyce has grown long-term relationships with retailers and brings a vast knowledge of the marketplace and product knowledge.

Elyce has been with Key Sales, Inc since 2021 and came to us with a background in both restaurant management and food sales. Her 14 years of combined experience make her a well-rounded leader for the Oklahoma division.

Seven years with Key Sales, Inc., Jim is the Division Manager of our Midwest Division, working with AWG Kenosha, as well as UNFI Green Bay and Champaign. Prior to Key Sales, Inc., Jim worked 20 years at SuperValu Kenosha, in the Bakery/Deli department as a buyer. With his long tenure in the area, Jim has outstanding relationships with the retailers in the market, and a depth of knowledge with Bakery/Deli manufacturers.

With over 17 years being in the brokerage business, Shawn has been at Key Sales, Inc as the Division Manager of our Nebraska Division, working with AWG Norfolk and their independent retailers for the past three years. Before being in the brokerage business, Shawn had spent six years in the Bakery/Deli retail management.

As the Division Manager for our Midsouth Division, Robert is responsible for Retail Meat sales, calling on AWG’s Memphis, Nashville, and Gulf Coast divisions. With over 40 years of experience, Robert’s relationships, and vast knowledge of the overall business in these territories is second to none.

With over 32 years in the CPG business Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. He started in 1990 as a sales representative with General foods and spent 23 years total with General Foods/Kraft before getting into the brokerage business in 2013. Having spent all 32 years in the same general market has allowed him to build some long-standing relationships with key retailers. Bill has been with Key Sales, Inc for 6 years.

Jason has been with Key Sales, Inc. for the past two years, recently being promoted to Division Manager, calling on AWG Pearl River Division and its retailers. Prior to Key Sales, Jason has over 12 years of experience as a food service broker sales representative. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge in selling all categories of food as well as a full understanding of the Gulf Coast market and its unique culture in food.