WHO WE ARE 

At SESCO, we don’t just sell equipment—we deliver forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of foodservice.

Since 1972, SESCO has been driven by a simple but powerful idea: connect the foodservice industry with the world’s most innovative commercial kitchen equipment and hospitality solutions. What began as a bold vision has grown into a trusted partner representing 20+ leading manufacturers across seven states.

As one of the first employee-owned companies in our industry, we’re more than a sales team—we’re invested partners committed to your success. Every solution we bring forward is designed to help operators, dealers, and consultants unlock smarter kitchens, stronger hospitality, and better business outcomes.

 

Main Office, Cleveland
Sesco Regional Inventory Center
5705 Valley Belt Rd., Independence, OH 44131
Phone: 1-800-222-0558 216-898-9000 Fax: 1-800-251-7717


All Regions Dan Farmer - President - danf@sesco.biz Cell: 614.296.6894

All Regions Rylie Church - Vice President of Sales - ryliec@sesco.biz Cell: 513.262.5932

All Regions Fred Robles - Tabletop & Smallwares Mgr fredr@sesco.biz Cell: 440.537.8768

Northern OH Paul Asturi - paula@sesco.biz Cell: 216.406.4198

Southern OH Rylie Church - ryliec@sesco.biz Cell: 513.262.5932

Central OH Eric DiMatteo - ericd@sesco.biz Cell: 216.308.6528

Eastern OH Mike Rykaceski - Vice President of BD - miker@sesco.biz Cell: 412.860.2655

N West OH Kelly Johnson - kellyj@sesco.biz Cell: 734.476.1401


Michigan

Lansing, MI

Kelly Johnson- kellyj@sesco.biz Cell: 734.476.1401

Indianapolis, IN

Olivia Mathews - oliviam@sesco.biz Cell: 317.408.1140

Western Pennsylvania

Aliqippa, PA

Mike Rykaceski - miker@sesco.biz Cell: 412.860.2655

West Virginia

Mike Rykaceski - miker@sesco.biz Cell: 412.860.2655

Kentucky

Olivia Mathews - oliviam@sesco.biz Cell: 317.408.1140

Western New York

Mike Rykaceski - miker@sesco.biz Cell: 412.860.2655

 

 

Experience. Innovation. Commitment.

At SESCO, our employee-owners bring over 200 years of combined expertise to every partnership. With a 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse for local inventory, multiple test kitchens for real-world innovation, and an award-winning sales team, we deliver more than products—we provide unmatched sales, marketing, and customer service solutions for the manufacturers we represent and the clients we serve.

Dan Farmer

President

Dan Farmer

danf@sesco.biz
614-579-8905

My name is Dan Farmer and I am the president of SESCO. During my 30+ years in the foodservice industry I have held leadership roles in the Operator, Service, Manufacturing and Distribution segments and hold a Level 1 Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) designation with NAFEM. After receiving my BA from California State University, San Bernardino in 2000, I returned to the Buckeye State to settle in Central Ohio. It is here that I have the privilege of sharing my time with my wife of 20 years, our daughter (enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park), our son (member of the Sporting Padula Soccer Club) and our billet son (member of the Columbus Crew Youth Academy). When not helping make commercial kitchens work better or tending to my flock you can find me playing pickleball, announcing OOHS soccer games, watching the Columbus Crew or simply relaxing out back on the patio.

Carl Smith

CEO

Carl Smith

carls@sesco.biz
216-898-9000

Carl joined SESCO in September, 2019 as CFO and VP of Operations. In April 2025, SESCO’s Board of Directors appointed Carl to CEO. As CEO, Carl will assist the President in managing and guiding SESCO as well as continuing his CFO and operational responsibilities. Carl also serves on SESCO’s Board of Directors. Carl has over 30 years of extensive experience in finance and operations. Previously, he was CFO and Senior VP of Operations at Mace Security Intl, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of pepper spray and self-defense products. Prior to that role he served as CFO and VP of Operations for Saeco, USA, an Italian owned company importing and distributing high-end consumer espresso machines. Carl and his wife, reside in Parma Heights, OH and are proud parents of two successful adult daughters.

Mike Rykaceski

Vice President of Business Development

Mike Rykaceski

miker@sesco.biz
412-860-2655

My name is Mike Rykaceski and I am the VP of Business Development for SESCO. I have over 30 years of foodservice experience as an owner/operator, food broker and equipment specialist. I have been with SESCO FOR 12 years and have enjoyed it. I have been active with the Pennsylvania and West Virginia SNA for many years. I enjoy traveling with my son Michael who is in college.

Rylie Church

Vice President of Sales / Central and Western KY

Rylie Church

ryliec@sesco.biz
513-262-5932

My name is Rylie Church. I have worked in the foodservice equipment industry for over 28 years as a restaurant manager, dealer salesperson and manufacturer’s rep. I have been with SESCO for over 11 years as a territory manager and currently as Vice President of Sales. I live in West Chester, Ohio with my wife Michelle and our 3 children.

Paul Asturi

Territory Manager- OH-Northern Division

Paul Asturi

paula@sesco.biz
216-406-4198

Paul Asturi joined the SESCO team in 2024.  Paul has years of industry experience in both food and equipment sales and brings knowledge and
expertise to his role as a manufacturer’s representative for the Northeast Ohio region at SESCO. 

Eric DiMatteo

Territory Manager - Central Ohio

Eric DiMatteo

ericd@sesco.biz

216.308.6528

Joining the SESCO team in 2025, Eric brings 15+ years of experience.  Previous roles include Manufactures Sales Representative, Business Development, and Dealer Sales / Project Management.  These different roles have provided him with experience in multiple segments of the industry that can be called upon in his current role of Territory Manager. In his free time, he enjoys running, golfing, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Kelly Johnson

Territory Manager - Michigan and Northwest Ohio

Kelly Johnson

kellyj@sesco.biz
734-476-1401

Kelly is a chef with an extensive culinary background ranging from some of the world's most luxurious hotels to fast casual to catering.

Kelly has additional experience in foodservice distribution and foodservice brokerage as an owner/operator and consultant. Kelly brings a wealth of experience to help our customers find the perfect kitchen equipment to streamline their operation.


Olivia Mathews

Territory Manager - Indiana - E Kentucky

Olivia Mathews

oliviam@sesco.biz

317.408.1140

My name is Olivia Mathews. I am originally from Cincinnati, OH, where I graduated from Mount St. Joe with a BA in Educational Studies. For the past 12 years, I have worked in the food and beverage industry. I started in restaurants and then transitioned to sales, beginning with beer and moving to foods and non-foods. In July of 2024, I joined SESCO to continue my career in the industry. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, attending concerts, playing recreational sports, cuddling with my 3 cats, and spending time with my boyfriend, family, and friends.

Fred Robles

Tabletop and Smallwares Manager

Fred Robles

fredr@sesco.biz

440.537.8768

Fred brings over 32 years of foodservice industry sales experience to the SESCO team—including more than two decades as the owner of his own rep agency. With a deep focus on tabletop and smallwares, Fred’s seasoned expertise continues to make him a powerful asset to our tabletop division

Jacob Klein

Senior Accountant - Business Support

Jacob Klein

jacobk@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Jacob is a recent grad of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, later joining SESCO in Summer of 2023 to augment the Accounting Team. A spreadsheet savant, Jacob enjoys his role in preparing monthly reports, as well as having his thumb on a whole matter of issues from dealer commissions to payroll. He has previously worked as an analyst in the automotive Finance & Insurance space. A long suffering—but newly optimistic—Browns fan, Jacob spends his downtime supporting his local teams.

Cindy Slovak

Administrative Assistant

Cindy Slovak

cindys@sesco.biz

800-.222.0558


Cindy is a long term SESCO team member, having joined the staff in 1983. Cindy handles the billing of our valuable customers and is responsible for an array of administrative and accounting functions.

Colette Stamler

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Colette Stamler

The first friendly voice you hear when you call SESCO will probably be Colette, she is the receptionist. Other responsibilities include a wide range of accounting and administrative functions. Colette has been a SESCO team member since 2010.

Andrew Belzinskas

Parts Manager

Andrew Belzinskas

andrewb@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Andrew came to SESCO in 2021.  He manages the Parts and Service Deptment and has over 5 years of experience in shipping and receiving management.

Jason Gotliebowski

Purchasing

Jason Gotliebowski

purchasing@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Before his position as Purchasing Manager at SESCO, Jason's experience comprised over 8 years at  SESCO in both the equipment and the parts departments as a client care representative.

Cherie Hassey

Equipment Client Care

Cherie Hassey

Cherie is a Client Care Representative with an extensive background in sales and customer service.  She joined SESCO in 2023.

Beth Mathew

Sales Support Representative

Beth Mathew

bethm@sesco.biz

800.222.0558


Beth came to SESCO in 2021 with17 years of experience with food service equipment  including quoting, and order processing.  Beth is now coordinating quotes and supporting the sales and client care team at SESCO.

Nate Knudsen

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Nate Knudsen

natek@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

Nate joined the SESCO team in 2023 and
has 3 years warehouse management and shipping
experience.

Paul Cornish

CCR Manager - Marketing Director

Paul Cornish

paulc@sesco.biz

800.222.0558

My name is Paul Cornish.  I have been with SESCO for 29 years.  Currently serving as client care manager.  I am a certified foodservice professional with SESCO experience ranging from inside & outside sales, parts sales, service, and marketing.  Residing in Akron, my wife Julie and I are the grateful and proud parents of our son - who is now college.

What Is It Like Working with SESCO?

Some of our customers shared their experiences working with us. It's been our honor and pleasure to work along side these hard-working professionals.

SESCO has been a great rep group for us. They help us find the right equipment for our customer's needs and insure the product ships quickly to satisfy the customer's needs. I would recommend them to anyone.

Andy Dalton

Managing Partner, C and T Design - Cincinnati

SESCO is my go to group for foodservice equipment solutions.

Dave Baysinger

Food Service Specialist, B and B Foods

SESCO always takes care of me and my stuff and I like that.

Scott Ebbert

National Acct Sales Mgr, Central Restaurant

We have worked with SESCO since the early 1990's. Everyone responds in a timely manner to our questions and PO's. Charley Miller has done a fantastic job with having open and private demos to help our customers better undertsand how SESCO's equipment would benefit them.

Mark Cipriani

Owner, Dubick

Just wanted to thank Charley Miller and the SESCO team for all you have done for us at Hot Buys Restaurant Supply. It has been wonderful working with Charley and his team at their nearby test kitchen. I wish all reps were stocking reps like SESCO and were as knowledgeable as Charley and his team.

Bruce Williams

Owner, Hot Buys

SESCO has always been a valuable partner for Best Restaurant. We appreciate their professionalism and hard work on our behalf.

Josh Monahan

Equipment Sales Manager, Best Restaurant

SESCO has always been a valuable partner for Best Restaurant. We appreciate their professionalism and hard work on our behalf.

Josh Monahan

Equipment Sales Manager, Best Restaurant

The SESCO team always exceeds our expectations and are wonderful to work with. The are consummate foodservice sales professionals.

Tim Ronnebaum

Designer/Equipment Specialist, C and T Design - Columbus

SESCO has always been there to handle the difficult situations that inevitably come up in the field. Their inside and outside sales staffs are professional, prompt, and make our job at C and T easier. I would highly recommend working with SESCO.

Mike Casasanta

Designer/Equipment Specialist, C and T Design - Columbus

SESCO is a great partner for me and my business because they continually follow up, quote fast, and stock plenty of options for those emergency orders that pop up. I would recommend SESCO for any project that comes my way.

Kevin Carr

Sales Representative, Edward Don

I would highly recommend buying from SESCO. Their professionalism and commitment to helping us succeed is unmatched in the industry.

Mark Holmes

Managing Partner, C and T Design - WV

SESCO has been one of our top stocking reps and business partners for years. Their sales, marketing and commitment to growing our brand has been unmatched. They consistently meet and exceed our expectations.

Matt Rigney

Sales Manager, Panasonic

SESCO has been a great partner for me and my school district. Rylie is very responsive when we need him. We get great support on the equipment that we have and really great ideas and solutions for any need that we might have. This is why it is so easy to turn to SESCO whan I am looking for new equipment.

Rachel Tilford

Food Service Director, Little Miami Schools

Working with SESCO and Mike Rykaceski is always a pleasure. He is accessible and responsive and in today's fast paced environment, that alone can be the difference between winning and losing a sale.

Schubert

President, Matte Bille