Sales Representatives


National Account Manager

Michael Mortier
National Account Manager
1-800-441-8089 x649
Cell 216-870-9971
michaelm@kappuscompany.com
Territory: Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, and eight Northern Kentucky counties surrounding Cincinnati, Ohio.

Michael has combined 33 years of experience in the food equipment and processing industry as a Territory Sales Engineer, Senior Territory Sales Manager and Product Specialist for a few of the world’s leading and innovative Food Equipment Manufacturers. Michael brings to the table years of doing what is right for the long term growth of each customer. Understanding the long term growth plans for owners is a key to success and he has gained the respect and friendship throughout the food industry required in today’s tough business environment.

Michael is a graduate of The University of Akron, and is a lifetime resident of the Akron-Canton, Ohio area. He is experienced in all segments of the food service industry that Kappus represents, from ice cream and soft serve to frozen beverages and grills. His expertise is invaluable to the growth of the national accounts he serves, including restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and grocery chains. Backed by the support and knowledge provided from Kappus and Taylor, Michael delivers positive results to his customers.


Central Ohio Sales Representative

Ken Matt
Regional Sales Manager
1.800.441.8089 Ext. 440
Cell: 216.244.7280
kenm@kappuscompany.com

Ken Matt has been a Taylor product concept expert for more than ten years in Northern Ohio. He focuses his efforts in several sectors of the food-service marketplace: including soft serve and gourmet ice cream locations, convenience stores, educational facilities, hospitals, amusement parks, sports bars and full-service restaurants. His approach for implementing high profit programs into existing and start-up businesses has earned him a strong following among his current customers.

Ken is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College and has been with Kappus Company for the past twelve years. In those years of service, he has been involved in an average installation of 100 Taylor units per year totaling more than 1,200.

As Regional Sales Manager, Ken strives to bring new and innovative technology to food service operations working to streamline production and lower food and labor costs. Along with Ken’s experience and creativity, he has the benefit to work with an exceptional service team and dependable parts team. Together they provide valuable support to all current Taylor customers as well as the additional product lines available through Kappus Company.


Southwest Ohio Sales Representative

Bruce Halliman
Regional Sales Manager
1.800.441.8089 Ext. 445
Cell: 513.265.5339
bruceh@kappuscompany.com

Bruce has combined 20 years of experience as a business owner with food service principles learned in the past four years with Kappus Company to bring a professional approach to fulfilling his customer’s needs. He serves Southwestern Ohio, from Cincinnati to Piqua, and is also responsible for eight counties in Northern Kentucky.

Bruce is a graduate of Xavier University, and as a resident of the area, he is familiar with the needs and opportunities available to create a profitable experience for customers. He is experienced in all the food service concepts that Kappus Company offers including: soft serve, gelato and gourmet ice cream venues; electric and gas grills and frozen slush or cocktail applications.

In conjunction with the support that Kappus Company provides, Bruce has experience in all facets of the industry, from start-ups of new businesses to additional profit centers for an existing location. He primarily focuses on segments of the food service industry such as gourmet ice cream and soft serve, convenience stores, educational facilities, amusement parks, delis, hospitals, restaurants, bar and grills, concession stands and both recreational and sports facilities.


Southeast Ohio Sales Representative

Bob Pavuchak
Pittsburgh/Ohio Valley/West Virginia Regional Sales Manager
1-800-441-8089 ext. 452
Cell: 412-266-0849
bobp@kappuscompany.com

Bob Pavuchak has been in the food service and beverage industry for 20 years. His special customer relations have enabled him to assist business owners and managers to excel in their company goals. Bob is very service oriented as well as being creative and always offers new ideas and avenues for increased sales and profits for his customers. Bob has worked with sports bars, neighborhood taverns, chain stores, hospitals, schools, industrial plants and many full service restaurants always bringing his very best efforts to assist the growing needs of his customers.

Bob attended Slippery Rock State College from 1976-1980, majoring in Health and Physical Education. Starting in the service industry after college, he has enjoyed helping others with his continued growing knowledge in the field.