New England Proud
As a New England food broker, MAP Food Service understands the specific challenges that face the region and the unique palates that reside here. Our team is equipped with product strategies that work throughout the supply chain, within all channels, and in all market conditions.
We partner with food manufacturers that place a priority on quality and food safety, giving our sales team only the best products to work with, and our experience as chefs and passionate Foodservice veterans helps us speak the language and come to the table with solutions.
We are a proud member of the Independent Broker Alliance (IBA) and believe our size is what makes us special. We’re personalized, responsive, and ready to be a resource to the Northeast region food industry.
Our Facilities
We have two fully-equipped and staffed offices in New England. Our headquarters, located in Norton, Massachusetts, contains a state-of-the-art test kitchen, complete with seating for 30. This is the perfect environment for our team of chefs to present, train, and conduct demonstrations for our customers. Our satellite office is located in Manchester, Connecticut and includes a conference room, meeting room, and test kitchen.
Our Management Team
Our management team is comprised of passionate, professional and sales-focused leaders with varied food service backgrounds. Through their years of experience and industry knowledge, we provide our manufacturers and customers with expert and targeted support. We are strategic, focused, and committed to excellence. We believe in empowering our team to make decisions and take risks.
Mark LaCasse President
I came back to MAP after 6 years with Unilever Foodsolutions where I earned back-to-back National Account Manager of the year awards. Being Jack Scott’s succession Plan has always been the goal and I took ownership of MAP Food Service in July 2019.
This year will be my 40th year in Foodservice, and I’ve never wanted it any other way. “I love every aspect of the Broker world…I’m at my best when I have multiple projects going. The Broker Agency is the glue that holds it all together.”
- Graduate of University of New Hampshire and UMASS (only a 20-year GAP in between)
- Have held pretty much every position in Foodservice over my 40 year span.
- “City Kid” from Boston but my beautiful wife Erin moved me to the suburbs several years ago.
- Have two amazing daughters that share the love of life, competition, and food!
- In my spare time, I like to watch my girls do whatever they do, golf and Bud Lights on my deck in Scituate MA.
- In my spare time, I like to spend time with friends and family. I’m also back playing some golf after years of coaching the girls.
Jim Cadogan Vice President Business Development
Graduate of Salem State University. Spent my entire career in the brokerage business both large and small companies. I have always had a love of sports and played many growing up including Basketball and golf that I played at the collegiate level.
My stay at MAP has been excellent and I look forward to more great years. I’ve been happily married to Juliann and we are lucky to have 3 great daughters: Caileen, Bridget & Maeve. We are complete with our dog Cooper!
Scott Tassinari Business Manager
A 20-year veteran at MAP Food Service with 22 years of foodservice experience.
Scott attended Merrimack College and has a degree in Marketing.
Scott has some retail experience as a 16-year veteran of Market Basket, the top retail chain/grocer in New England.
A 20-year veteran at MAP Food Service with 22 years of foodservice experience.
Scott attended Merrimack College and has a degree in Marketing.
Scott has some retail experience as a 16-year veteran of Market Basket, the top retail chain/grocer in New England.
Scott also has a 19-year-old daughter, Mia, who is attending UNH. Scott enjoys golf, music and attending concerts.
Our sales team
MAP recruits passionate, engaged sales professionals that understand the food business. We believe every representative of our company should have the tools and expertise to solve problems, support operators, and contribute to an environment of growth and success. That’s what makes MAP so special: we carefully select our sales team to reflect our values. Every one of our sales professionals makes our company better. We’re chefs, operators, food service veterans, and relationship builders.
Our support team
We understand the complexities involved with being an independent food broker. From routing samples to providing literature, to consistent and reliable follow-up, MAP Foodservice recruits the best inside sales, sales management, and customer service pros in the industry. We understand the need for great communication and our team goes the extra mile to ensure our manufacturer partners are represented professionally. Our office is equipped with the systems and structure necessary to ensure our customers are happy and successful.
Cathy Beaudry CT Office Manager
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition. After college I worked as a dietary manager for a large city hospital, after that I worked for a local foodservice distributor. I also worked as an outside sales rep for a competitive foodservice broker. I realized outside sales was not for me and have been in customer service for the past 30 plus years, most of those years have been with MAP Food Service. I have seen a lot of changes in the industry over the years and find this job to be both demanding and rewarding.
I spend my “off hours” with my husband Michael, who is in the foodservice industry as well. Michael and I love cooking together, he is a great cook and I enjoy baking. Together we have enjoyed some wonderful meals and great company with both family and friends.
I also enjoy travelling and have had the opportunity to visit different European countries as well as several states in the US. Chicago is one of my favorite cities to visit.
Darlene Latimer MA Office Manager
I am a Customer Service / Inside Sales Representative and Office Manager. I have been with MAP for 22 years and in the food service industry for 36 years. I love what I do. In my spare time I love to hang out with my husband, son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Watching my grandson play hockey is my biggest joy in life. I enjoy watching sports, especially my Boston Bruins. I love to go to concerts, go for rides on our motorcycle, go camping with my family, go fishing on our boat, and traveling. I live for summer, the hotter the better.
Sharon Philbrick Customer Service
I received my education from the…School of hard knocks – 26 years and counting at MAP Food Service. I love working out problems with billbacks, creating contracts and being a go to person for our distributors, operators and MAP Team.
My husband Bob and I have a tribe, literally; 5 children, 5 spouses, 12 grandchildren ranging from 26 years old to 4 years old and a great-granddaughter who will turn 2 years old soon. They all live within a 45-mile radius so we are blessed seeing and enjoying their company as often as we can. Family and friends enrich our lives!
And lastly, I like peanut butter on my donuts!!
Brittany America Customer Service
I am a Customer Service/ Inside sales Representative. I have worked in the food industry for 7 years. I love working with customers and distributors to help them with all and any needs they may have. I have a husband and two children that keep me very busy. I love to watch my son and nephews play hockey any chance I can get. Fall is my favorite weather to do all activities with my family. I also love to bake because I am a junk food junkie!
Interested in a career at MAP Food Service? Click here.
Our coverage
Our sales representatives are strategically placed throughout the six states of New England so we can be perfectly positioned to respond quickly and locally.
Our status as an independent broker allows us to call on all distributors and be a resource for operators in all sectors of the food service industry.
Careers at MAP
We’re always seeking the best food service professionals to build and grow our dynamic New England team. Our people are the root of our success, and MAP Food Service is committed to providing an enriching and professional work environment for our entire team. Are you interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you.
Contact us at careers@mapfoodservice.com.
MAPiversaries
A big round of applause for all the fantastic employees who are celebrating milestones in 2024.
Without these incredible employees, MAP Food Service would not be what it is.
Q3 Milestones in 2024
Katharine Karam – 1 year
We’re
New England based.
We’re
New England focused.
We’re
New England proud.
We’re New England based.
We’re New England focused.
We’re New England proud.
We’re New England proud.