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DENNIS HOGAN
Senior Customer Manager | Unattended Retail
Mars Wrigley
Dennis Hogan is a distinguished senior customer manager based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with a
robust career in the consumer goods industry. Known for his expertise in sales, account management
and leadership, Dennis has significantly contributed to the success and growth of prominent brands
through his strategic management and innovative approaches. Dennis's career is marked by a
steadfast commitment to driving business growth and fostering strong client relationships. His
strategic insights and leadership continue to shape the success of the brands he represents, solidifying his reputation
as a key player in the consumer goods industry. Dennis resides in the Dallas Fort Worth area and lives with the love
of his life, Sheena, and their two boys Bennett and Everett. He is heavily involved in the community, volunteering as a
youth soccer coach. In his spare time, enjoys all sports and cheering on the Patriots and TCU football.
CAROLINE HOLDEN
Director of Office Coffee Services
All Star Services Inc.
When you were growing up, did you have
a vending machine in your basement?
Caroline Holden did! And now, she is an
integral part of the third-generation
leadership team at All Star Services.
Caroline works alongside her brothers, Duncan and
Devin Smith, and her husband, Jon Holden. She has held
numerous positions at All Star Services and currently
serves as the director of office coffee and specialty
services. Along with providing exceptional pantry, coffee,
Bevi and water services to All Star's valued clients,
Caroline also manages the product portfolio and supplier
partnerships while constantly seeking to enhance
operational efficiencies and elevate customer experiences.
When new products arrive, Caroline has been known
to enlist her three young boys as part of the " sampling
committee, " which they take very seriously! Away from the
office, Caroline is involved with her children's school and
sports activities.
JON HOLDEN
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
All Star Services Inc.
Jon has been in the convenience
services industry for over 15 years and
is loving every minute of it! Starting as
a merchandiser for Coca-Cola while
attending Western Michigan University,
Jon embraced training and career advancement
opportunities at Coca-Cola and worked in various
sales roles throughout Michigan. After a fun few years
with Coca-Cola, Jon worked in procurement for Vistar
of Michigan prior to accepting a position with All Star
Services, where he currently serves as vice president
of sales and marketing alongside his wife (and fellow
2024 Pros to Know Winner) Caroline. Jon has a passion
for supporting local snack and beverage products and
is one of the founders of the " MI New Favorite Snack
Competition, " which has awarded over $125,000 to
emerging Michigan-based companies. Outside of work,
Jon enjoys roughhousing with his three sons, coaching
youth sports, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and snacking.
VILLE HUHTANIEMI
Chief Commercial Officer
Selfly Store
Ville Huhtaniemi, chief
commercial officer at Selfly
Store, plays a crucial role in
bringing innovative cutting-edge
vending solutions to market. With
more than 20 years of leadership experience
across diverse industries, Ville has been
instrumental in expanding Selfly Store's global
presence across more than 20 countries in
Europe. Ville's expertise lies in aligning customer
feedback with product innovation, ensuring
that operators' needs are met and exceeded.
Under his leadership, Selfly Store has grown
to become a key player in the smart vending
industry, helping businesses boost revenue
through enhanced consumer experiences as well
as artificial intelligence and data-driven sales
optimization. His focus on operator success and
continuous improvement has cemented Selfly
Store's reputation for innovation and excellence
in automated retail solutions.
BLAKE JONES
Vice President, Sales and
Marketing Manager
Pot O' Gold Coffee Service
Blake Jones has worked in the
office coffee service industry
since he was 16 when he started
in the warehouse at Pot O' Gold
Coffee Service, the company his father, Larry
Jones, founded in 1986. Now 30, Blake has held
various positions such as a delivery route driver,
sales representative, and now vice president
overseeing the sales and marketing departments.
In 2021 and 2022 Blake was an honoree of
Automatic Merchandiser's 40 Under 40 Awards,
and this past year, Blake and his team at Pot O'
Gold were honored to be recognized by the Puget
Sound Business Journal as one of Washington's
Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2024,
where they also ranked #3 for the Eastside.
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