Latin-American cuisine in California. He has also managed the 2019 PGA Canadian Open and top private country clubs in Canada. Since 2021, Jonathan has been a Corporate Chef at The Solution Foodservice Group. Outside work, he enjoys culture, dining, and sports.

With extensive experience in VP and GM roles, Ilio managed subsidiaries across various markets, including foodservice and pharmaceutical sectors, within entrepreneurial, public, and private equity organizations.

In 2010, Ilio returned to the foodservice industry, joining The Solution Foodservice Group as a manufacturers’ representative. Outside work, he enjoys cooking with fine wine, spending time with family, and exploring exotic cars.

with a major supermarket chain and the Capital District Health Authority. She is active in several industry organizations, including Dietitians of Canada, CAFP, NSACC, and RANS. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys good food with wine and spends time at the rink or on the golf course.

award. She then shifted to food service design and consulting with a leading Canadian firm before moving into food equipment technology sales. Sandra now thrives as a senior associate in business development and government relations with The Solution Foodservice Group. Outside work, she enjoys traveling, exploring, and driving Ferraris, and is a proud mom to two adult children and a puppy.

With a deep expertise in factory and dealer sales, Deanne has spent the last 35 years negotiating national sales agreements with 28 major equipment lines. Known for her exceptional ability to leverage strong relationships with dealers and customers, she consistently drives growth and profitability by strategically identifying and promoting the right products to meet market demands.

Deanne holds an Associate’s Degree in Fashion Marketing and Interior Design from Bauder College in Miami, Florida. Her unique combination of sales acumen, market insight, and relationship-building skills has made her a respected leader in the industry.

Deanne also makes a mean pot of barbeque steak chilli and enjoys baking Christmas cookies with her grand-daughter using recipes handed down from her own grandmother.

Sebastien’s journey has traversed diverse culinary landscapes, from executive chef roles in upscale establishments to spearheading large-scale catering operations. His expertise extends into equipment consulting and sales, where he has excelled as a manufacturer’s representative for over six years, earning recognition as a top performer.

Renowned for his collaborative spirit, innovative problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail, Sebastien blends traditional techniques with modern culinary trends to achieve unparalleled quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction. Whether developing new recipes, refining team dynamics, or driving operational efficiency with cutting-edge equipment technologies, Sebastien is committed to elevating every aspect of foodservice operations.

His love for travel and exploration of diverse cuisines continually fuels his creativity, making him a valuable asset to the Solution Group Team.

company. His success in sales led him to a role as Sales Director for a commercial dishwasher manufacturer before he moved into a manufacturers’ agency in Toronto. In 1999, he and his wife bought a foodservice equipment dealership in Trois-Rivières, which expanded into manufacturing. Daniel joined The Solution Foodservice Group in 2015 to serve the Québec market. He is also the VP of the Board for a nonprofit organization that employs 120 disabled individuals.

he enrolled and graduated from George Brown’s Culinary Management program in 2018. Tak followed his passion, working part time in corporate restaurant environments while studying to gain experience. Tak quickly climbed the industry ladder becoming Chef De Partie in various kitchens where he gained expertise in cuisines such as sushi, ramen, and izakaya. His progressive career path brought him to the private golf club world where he joined the senior management team. In this new role he gained proficiency in menu development, banqueting and fine dining.

Tak is fluent in English, Korean and conversational in Japanese. He loves to laugh, meet new people and solve problems. Tak has found his true calling with us at The Solution Foodservice Group, delivering solutions to our clients while enjoying life every day! Welcome, Andrew to the best team in the industry, “ SolutionFSG”!