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Our Management Team

Our experienced leadership team goes above and beyond by providing outstanding service, communication, and customization to meet the needs of our customers.

NICK FAZIO

General Manager

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GENERAL MANAGER

Nick Fazio

Nick joined Custom Food Service in 2024 and oversees all aspects of the business including sales, operations, finance, procurement, marketing, and strategic growth initiatives. He is focused on expanding market segments, modernizing internal systems, and strengthening vendor and customer partnerships as the company enters its next phase of expansion. Nick brings a strategic, growth-oriented approach to the organization and is driving significant investments in infrastructure, customer experience, and scalable processes to support long-term market leadership.

STEVE FORTE

Director of Purchasing & Marketing

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DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & MARKETING

Steve Forte

Steve joined the company in 2025 and leads product sourcing, vendor partnerships, pricing strategy, and category development. He brings more than 30 years of foodservice distribution experience spanning procurement, merchandising, and marketing across multiple industry channels. Steve’s deep category knowledge, supplier network, and strategic approach to margin and inventory management strengthen the company’s ability to deliver competitive pricing, reliable supply, and value-added programs to customers throughout the region.

ALAN LEFFLER

Operations Leader

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OPERATIONS LEADER

Alan Leffler

Alan joined Custom Food Service in 2025 and leads warehouse operations, fleet and logistics, route execution, fulfillment accuracy, and service performance. Prior to joining the company, Alan successfully built and operated a national franchise chain, giving him a strong entrepreneurial background coupled with firsthand operational discipline. His experience optimizing processes, leading multi-unit teams, and scaling systems has been instrumental in improving throughput, reducing error rates, and elevating overall distribution efficiency.

Chris Castro

Senior Sales Leader

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SENIOR SALES LEADER

Chris Castro

Chris has been with Custom Food Service since 2006 and is responsible for leading customer acquisition, account development, and sales execution across key segments. With nearly two decades of experience inside the business, Chris brings unmatched knowledge of product categories, operator needs, and market dynamics. His relationship-driven approach and strategic account work have been pivotal in expanding the company’s footprint across hospitality, multi-unit concepts, education, and specialty foodservice operators.

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MICHELLE SKIPTON

Finance Manager

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FINANCE MANAGER

Michelle Skipton

Michelle has been with Custom Food Service since 2006 and manages financial reporting, customer billing, vendor payables, price validation, rebate administration, and internal financial controls. Her long-standing institutional knowledge and disciplined accounting approach provide the financial backbone for the company’s operations. Michelle plays a central role in supporting growth initiatives by improving data accuracy, transparency, and cross-department alignment.

OUR TEAM

WHO WE ARE

Our Management Team

NICK FAZIO

GENERAL MANAGER

Nick Fazio

STEVE FORTE

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING & MARKETING

Steve Forte

ALAN LEFFLER

OPERATIONS LEADER

Alan Leffler

Chris Castro

SENIOR SALES LEADER

Chris Castro

MICHELLE SKIPTON

FINANCE MANAGER

Michelle Skipton

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