6 | Sourced | march 2022 — june 2022
SPOTLIGHT ON THE BERRY DEPARTMENT MIKE LATA
MEET THE TEAM
Director AMC FAMILY MEMBER SINCE 2015 When I first started at AMC, I spent two weeks in the Banana Department, two days in the Tomato Department, and a little over a year in our Organics Department. I’ve been planted in Berries since 2016. Prior to AMC, I spent twentytwo years in retail grocery. I’ve ran two marathons and look forward to at least one more. I love golf, live music, and of course, good food. One of these days I’m going to take up boating and learn how to play the violin.
KEVIN GUBITZ
Associate Director AMC FAMILY MEMBER SINCE 2014
I spent my first couple years at AMC in the Pepper Department. I worked with key retail accounts and then transitioned to the Tomato Department. For the last three and a half years I’ve been in Berries. In my spare time, I really enjoy spending time with my family and making memories with my three nieces and my fiancé. I like to golf, listen to live music, go on hikes, and spending as much time on Lake Michigan as possible.
JOHN STAMAS
Commodity and Sales Professional AMC FAMILY MEMBER SINCE 2016 I’ve been with the Berry Department for nearly three years. Previously I worked in Operations at AMC and I have more than twenty years experience within the produce industry. I speak three languages, English, Spanish, and Greek. I have recently picked up golfing and like to spend as much time as possible on the course.
MARK RANDAZZO Sales Professional
AMC FAMILY MEMBER SINCE 2019 The Berry Department has been my home since I started with AMC. Before I worked here I owned a photography and design company, ran our family bar for a couple years, and was a Chicago rep for a small brewery. Personally, I love playing music. I’ve played piano since I was seven, and along the way picked up guitar, bass, a little violin, and a couple other instruments. It’s cathartic and relaxing for me. My first child was born at the end of last year, so when I’m not at AMC, I’m hanging out with him, my wife, and our two dogs.
MATTHEW MORALES NANCY CHAIDEZ
Sales Assistant AMC FAMILY MEMBER SINCE 2015 AMC was my first job ever! I started in Accounts Payable and became the Admin for the Berry Department three years ago. As the only woman in the department, I spend most of my time keeping the guys focused! I have two babies, my son Charlie is four and my daughter Luna is seven months. My Dad, brothers, sister, niece, brother-in-law, AND husband also work at AMC, it really is a family business to me!
Sales Coordinator AMC FAMILY MEMBER SINCE 2021
I’m new to the team and I’m constantly on my toes and questioning, “what’s next?”. Berries are a highly perishable commodity which makes selling them a constant race against the clock. It’s very exciting. Prior to joining the AMC Family, I was a produce merchandiser and worked in a receiving department. I’m owner of two dachshunds that I love dearly and in my spare time, I like to drive down to my local Taco Bell and order a Mountain Dew Baja Blast or snuggle in bed and watch Netflix. I have a huge heart, but an even bigger Passion for Produce!
JOE KASPER
Commodity and Sales Professional AMC FAMILY MEMBER SINCE 2020 Before coming to AMC, I worked for five years within the produce industry as a broker. I’m a big Chicago Bulls fan and am a golfer. In my spare time I like to sit in the sun with a drink in one hand and a cigar in the other.
