December 2009
Schraad & Associates has reached an agreement in principal to purchase the All Seasons Brokerage Company. With the addition of All Seasons, Schraad & Associates will now be able to provide a level of broker service in the contiguous marketing areas of Texas that was not available by an "Independent Broker" or "National Broker" in the past. All Seasons staff and infrastructure will compliment Schraad's strategic position which will now include fully staffed offices in San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston areas.
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December 2009
The T. Marzetti Company recognized the Schraad & Associates Oklahoma team as their 2009 South Central broker of the Year. This award was a result of significant growth in all four Marzetti business units as measured against quota. Pictured below are Bill Charles (Schraad-OK Produce BDM), Bill Schraad, Jr (Schraad President/CEO), Jerry Wood (Schraad-OK Key Account Manager), Nancy Stowell (Marzetti Southwest Regional Manager), Bill Schraad, Sr (Schraad Chairman), and Lance Seibert (Marzetti Western Zone Manager).
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November 2009
Schraad's Kansas City team supported the Hen House Holiday Consumer Show with creative flair. Peggy Delury coordinated the event on Schraad's behalf and our booths and samplings were the days biggest hit. Thousands of consumers were drawn to our booth due to its visual appeal, freshly prepared foods and high impact Hen House specific coupons offered throughout the day.
The shows headline event was a "Libby's Recipe Contest" held on the main stage. The Hen House stores supported this contest with in store POS and store displays throughout the month of November.
September 2009
The Schraad & Associates Springfield team received the “Outstanding Booth Award” at AWG’s Springfield Fall/Holiday Sales Event Food Show. Not only was the booth presentation excellent, but several vendors had a record breaking sales event. AWG's new "Mystery Buy" one day promotional offer (available only to select brands) created a buzz at the show and kept customers streaming through our booth. In addition to creative displays on high impact promotional products, there was a new item product presentation area, and customers sampled Kemps "Itti Bitz" ice cream from the back of the "Itti Bitz" car located in our booth. This event was judged by AWG's Kansas City Corporate staff that attended the show.
August 2009
The Jackson-Mitchell Company awarded Schraad & Associates with their "Grand Goat Trophy" for their fiscal 2009 sales period. This award is a recognition of outstanding sales performance, execution of new items initiatives and trade promotions throughout the Schraad team region. Schraad represents the Meyenburg branded products throughout the KS, MO, AR, OK, TN, NE, TX marketing areas. Pictured below is Robert Monroe (Schraad-San Antonio Division Manager) accepting the award from Mike Miottel.
April 2009
The Schraad & Associates Mid-South team once again received the “Outstanding Booth Award” at AWG’s Memphis Summer Sales Event Food Show. This booth created extra excitement for our team, our participating vendors, and the customers throughout the day. In addition to displays on high impact promotional products, there were new item product samplings, and the Kemps ice cream "Itti Bitz" car in our booth. This event was judged by AWG's Kansas City Corporate staff that attended the show.
March 2009
The Athens Foods Company recognized Schraad & Associates HEB team as their "2008 Southwest Region Broker the the Year". Schraad's South Texas team has been the Athens Foods Companies broker partner for over 20 years and together have grown the business to where HEB is one of the top Athens customers in the country. To learn more about Athens Foods visit www.athensfoods.com
January 2009
The Schraad & Associates Mid-South team received the “Outstanding Booth Award” at AWG’s Memphis Spring Sales Event Food Show. This show provides opportunities for incremental sales and displays for the 1st half of 2009. This show had the highest attendance ever for the Memphis division.
November 2008
Schraad & Associates was selected by the Bob Evan’s Company to be their AWG Corporate broker for Frozen-Grocery products. For more information on the Bob Evan’s Company visit www.bobevans.com
November 2008
The Jel Sert Company recognized Schraad & Associates HEB team for exceptional sales and growth. Bob Clements (Jel Sert, VP of Sales), Mike Novak (Jel Sert, Director of Sales), and Brad Drollinger(Jel Sert, National Sales Manager Grocery) hosted a dinner for the entire Schraad & Associates Texas team and their spouses in San Antonio. To learn more about the Jel Sert Company visit www.jelsert.com
October 2008
The Rhodes Bake N Serv Company recognized Schraad & Associates AWG Team as their 2007 National Broker of the year. The award was given during the “National Frozen and Refrigerated Associations” October 2008 conference in San Diego, CA. and is an acknowledgement of outstanding performance as measured by retail conditions and volume growth. To learn more about the Rhodes Bake N Serv Company visit www.rhodes-bns.com
Receiving the award is Tony Caloroso (Schraad EVP and Rhodes AWG Business Development Manager). Also pictured is Ken Farnsworth, Sr (Rhodes CEO), Rudy Dye (Schraad’s OK Frozen Account Manager), Dave Wheeler (Rhodes Regional Broker Manager), Kenny Farnsworth, Jr (Rhodes President), and Bill Schraad, Jr (President/CEO of Schraad & Associates).
October 2008
The T. Marzetti Company recognized Schraad & Associates HEB Team as their 2008 Southwest Regional Broker of the year. The award was given during the “Produce Marketing Association’s” (PMA) October 2008 conference in Orlando, FL. Marzetti's Southwest Regional Manager Nancy Stowell is pictured with Schraad's Business Manager Dana Nixon holding the award. To learn more about the T. Marzetti Company visit www.marzetti.com
October 2008
The T. Marzetti Company inducted Bill Schraad, Jr. into their “Masters Circle”. This recognition was given during the “Produce Marketing Association’s” (PMA) October 2008 conference in Orlando, FL. receiving the award is Bill Schraad, Jr. with Marzetti's EVP Gary Thompson to his right and Marzetti President Bruce Rossa to his left.
September 2008
The Schraad & Associates Oklahoma team received the “Outstanding Booth Award” at AWG’s Oklahoma Fall Sales Event Food Show.
June 2008
Schraad & Associates was selected by Bellisio Foods to be their AWG and HEB Corporate broker. The Bellisio Foods Company brands include Michelina’s, Budget Gourmet, Lean Gourmet, Joy of Cooking, and Bundinos. To learn more about Bellisio Foods visit www.bellisiofoods.com
June 2008
Schraad & Associates was selected by Jackson-Mitchell Company to be their regional broker partner. This appointment includes all customers within the Schraad & Associates regional area. To learn more about Jackson-Mitchell visit www.meyenberg.com