Burton J. Hardy- Outside Sales Rep ...Burton joined The Sam Tell Companies in 1990 as an Outside Sales Representative.  Burton brings to Sam Tell a long history of foodservice equipment and supplies excellence, having started selling in the industry over twenty five years ago.  Over the years he has worked for many foodservice equipment and supplies distributors in the NYC metropolitan area.  Burton primarily focuses on independent restaurants in the NYC metropolitan area.  Some of the more notable accounts that he brought to Sam Tell are Puttanesca & Totonno’s; two very high profile NYC fine dining establishments.  It is this commitment to his customers that has enabled Burton to be a leader in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.

Eric M. Richman- Outside Sales Rep ...Eric began his career 30 years ago selling restaurant supplies on the Bowery for Matas Restaurant Supply Co.  In 1997 The Sam Tell Companies purchased that company and Eric moved over working for Sam Tell as an Outside Sales Representative.  Eric primarily focuses on the NYC independent restaurant market.  His knowledge of table top and small wares enable Eric to give his customers the tools they need to succeed in the ultra-competitive NYC market.  He has a well established reputation among his peers and can still count on his roster accounts that he started over 20 years ago.  Eric is married with 2 children and likes to spend his free time coaching them in their various sports activities.

Peter DeLorenzo- Outside Sales Rep ...Peter joined The Sam Tell Companies as an Outside Sales Representative in June 2007.  His primary focus is on the multiple types of foodservice operations in the Westchester County area.  His prior experience in that region has enabled him to bring such notable accounts to Sam Tell as the New York Hospitality Group and Abigail Kirsch.  Prior to Sam Tell, Peter worked for Westchester Restaurant Supply for seventeen years.  He started in customer service and worked his way to Operations Manager.  In that position he was responsible for ensuring that all activities related to the warehousing and delivering of all equipment and supplies functioned in the most efficient manner.  Peter also designed and started their company website.  Peter is a founding member of the White Plains Restaurant Supply Association.  Peter also believes in giving back to his community donating his spare time to such organizations as the Scarsdale PTA, Food Patch & Autism Speaks.

Sebastian Puleo- Outside Sales Rep ...Sebastian began working for The Sam Tell Companies in December 2007 as an outside sales representative.  He brings to Sam Tell a broad background in the restaurant and food service industry having started working for a food equipment and supplies company at the young age of 13.  He has also worked in various kitchens across Long Island and New York City.  It was his “passion for the restaurant industry” that brought him to Sam Tell after a two year absence to pursue a career as golf professional.  A commitment to his customers is the common link among all of Sebastians experiences.  His knowledge of the equipment and supplies industry enable him to be proactive in getting his customers the most detailed information that they require.  He has brought over such notable accounts as Peppercorns, Ciao Baby & Angel Fish.  Sebastian took 1st place in a 2000 Fancy Food Show international cuisine competition and also received an honorable mention at a 2001 International Hotel/ Motel and Restaurant Show garde manger competition.  He was a judge for three years at the Parade des Chefs competitions in Los Angeles, Orlando and New York City.  He received a Bachelor’s degree in Restaurant Hospitality Management and an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from New York Institute of Technology.

Stephen C. Woodland- Senior Project Manager...Steve joined The Sam Tell Companies in 2008 as Senior Project Manager.  Priot to Sam Tell, Stephen worked as Director of Architecture and Construction for several restaurant groups such as Sbarro's, Cosi, Famous Famiglia and The Smith and Wollensky Group.  Steve has worked on both national and international projects.  His responsibilities included the oversight of the architects, eengineers, construction managers, general contractors, equipment suppliers, moving companies and other consultants from pre-lease to client move-in.  Steve's professional architecture experience includes twelve years with some of the top ranked New York-based architectual firms.  He was responsible for the direction of projects and project management.  He has been a teamleader and direct liason between client and project team.  His responsibilities included supervising and coordinating efforts of project architects, engineers, designers,production staff, client facilities personnel and project consultants; preparing and implementing design and construction schedules and budgets; and conducting pre-bid contractor qualification interviews and reviewing/ qualifying bids.