Employees

Linford prides itself on customer service and quality products at the best price. We are reliable and have a terrific, long-term, experienced staff of 19 who have extensive product and market knowledge and are ready to serve you.

Sue Linford -- CEO and President
Sue brings to her position as CEO years of business background -accounting, insurance, management. She worked in the business when it began in 1973 and has been its CEO since 1985. Because of Sue's involvement in the community, she has had numerous recognitions bestowed on her, among them are: the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's Gold Pan award in 1981 for Outstanding Community Service, nominated for another Gold Pan in 1994, Rural Cap's 1981 Outstanding Contribution Award and in 1985 Certificate of Appreciation, YMCA Woman of Achievement in 1994, Alaska's Small Business Person of the Year in 1997, Soroptomist's 1999 Woman of Distinction. Sue served in various official positions on the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and in 1995 served as its Chair. Most recently, Sue received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business and Public Service from Alaska Pacific University.

Ron Juliussen -- Purchaser and Operations Supervisor (alias...Big Juli)
Born and raised in Alaska, Ron came to Linford as a driver in 1979. Ron is now Linford's Operations Supervisor. Among his responsibilities are purchasing and logistics. With his wife, Linda, Ron loves bowling and weekends at their cabin. Linda is currently Office Administrator to the Manager of the 5th Avenue Mall; a position for which she is highly qualified after filling a similar position at Alyeska Pipeline Company prior to its move to Fairbanks. In his business capacity, Ron often plays the role of the "heavy" which lends itself well to his passion for playing cribbage or vice-versa.

Linford's outside sales people have lots of experience in the food service business. They include:

Phillip Murray -- Sales Representative Extraordinaire

Phillip has been with Linford since 2001. He came to us with a background in many different things, none of them really involving food... But, he's likable and he was a barista once so we thought we'd give him a chance. Smart move on our part, as he turned out to be a quick study. Phillip is willing to dig into anything for you! So, give him a challenge with any of your business needs and we think you'll find that Phil will be back to you quickly with a smile and an answer with a solution. Phil has two children, Amanda and Dawson who keep him busy, between his career and having full young family experience! (Cell number: 227-0746)

Ian Rhude - Chef and Sales Representative

Ian is a 43 year Alaskan! Actually, he was born and raised here. We are lucky to find Ian who has 16 years in the culinary field 5 years of which were as Executive Chef at Elevation 92. He also brings other food experience to us; for 8 years he operated a forklift in a food service warehouse. Ian is married to Sandi, an elementary school teacher. They have two boys- Maddox and Matteo, both of whom help keep daddy on his toes. Ian is an avid runner and has completed the 4th of July Mt. Marathon race in Seward and the Mayors Marathon in Anchorage! He is hoping one day to compete in the Boston Marathon. The family enjoys camping, seakayaking, hiking and walking the family pet, Rocco, an Australian cattle dog. Obviously, Ian enjoys cooking and with his vast experience can assist with menu planning and food preparation questions. (Cell number, 223-8027) 

Linford's inside sales people have only the experience of eating food and well...they "like it" ... so, on Friday's everything at Linford's is fat free!  

We would like you to meet... two new additions to the staff are just getting their "feet wet" in the food business! 

Chastity Hilliard  --  Customer Service Rep

Chastity came to Linfords from the banking community in April 2008; prior to that she had worked in the retail food business. She is a graduate of Barlett High School in Anchorage as well as Charter College with an emphasis on Computerized Essentials. We are lucky that she is a quick study on many different items that Linford's has to offer its customers and is determined to learn all that she can about the others.  When hired she said that in her position here at Linford she aims to take your order correctly so that you receive the products that you want. During the past 9 months she has proven that to be a true statement, by showing excellent follow through and determination to find answers when she feels that she is unsure; with over 1900 items to choose from that can be a task at times!  Chastity has been an Alaskan for the past 8 years and enjoys the long daylight hours of summer when she can take long walks, wash her car DAILY, while in the winter she enjoys indoor skating and bowling.

We also have the pleasure of a talented lady that joins us for two days a week to serve you.

Rebecca (Linford) Love came to work for Linford while she was still in high school helping as her studies and time would allow. That was in 1998. Becky has been a reliable helper in numerous areas of work. After high school, Becky went to Gonzaga University and graduated from Montana State University with an under graduate degree in Psychology. Upon returning to Alaska, Becky worked in many postions not only with Linford, but also in the hospitality industry. In 2007, Becky married Aaron Love and continued her education at Alaska Pacific University pursuing a master degree in Counseling Psychology. Her grandmother, Sue is VERY proud that in May this year, Rebecca received her degree at the same time that Sue was honored with a doctorate in Business and Public Service from APU. Not many can make the claim of receiving a degree with their grandmother!

 Susie Conway -- Office and Accounting Supervisor

Susie came to Linfords in 1997, on a recommendation from Don Miller. Looking for a part-time office job, she started out as an assistant to the Accounting Manager. The military paperwork process was cumbersome at first but after some streamlining Susie found time on her hands. Because of her accounting background she started assisting her boss with some of the accounting chores and when the boss flew the coup Susie was given the chance to move into her position. Now, Susie is the person who makes sure that the support you receive from Linford's office is the best! For customers as well as for the other employees. If you have questions on your account, research is part of the job and well...we can always figure it out, so feel free to give her a call! Outside of work you'll find Susie jogging (in the summer) or hiking trails and mountains. Susie is staunch supporter of fat-free Friday at Linfords so the jogging and hiking are going to have to stay as part of her daily regime.

To speak with any employee in the office please call, 272-5050, or outside the Anchorage area, call toll free, 800-355-8905! Of course you are always welcome to e-mail us at linford@alaska.net!

Military Sales - a Special Assignment by a Special Person:

Our newest addition to military sales is Luis Marroquin. He has been with Linford of Alaska since 2004 but took on the added responsibility of serving our military customers in the last few years. Luis hails from El Salvador, is happily married to Jeanee, a very talented photographer, and is the proud papa of twins who were born October of 2005. The twins, Adam and Sarah, are now very active. They love working with papa whether it is on vehicles, motorcycles, or preparing their land for building a new home. Playing with their mom and dad is also a happy activity for the family which includes their Uncle Hector who works at Linford's too, but we make him stay in the warehouse! :) 

Linford's Warehouse and Driving team are the group that makes it all happen...

Don Mathews - Warehouse and Driving Supervisor

Don has been with Linford's forever. Coming here right after high school, he is now our "walking computer". Over the years customer's have become familiar with him and often talk directly to him when they have detailed questions regarding the products. Sales and Customer Rep's depend on him to check the order's to make sure that our customers are receiving the items that they are counting on. Warehouseman and Drivers have a lot of respect for their boss and when they "mess up" have been seen "leaving town" instead of telling Donnie. Your orders are that important to him! Outside of Linford's you'll find him on the softball field (winning), over at the University studying everything, or... it's a bird, a plane...oh no duck... it's Donnie learning to fly! Luckily, he travels often with his family, in coach, off to destinations that involve gambling or scary rides...or both - look out Vegas!

Donnie's Back-Up and warehouse organizer...

William Chincilla has been with Linford since 2001. William too hails from El Salvador, but enroute to Alaska, made his home in LA. He works in Linford's warehouse full time pulling orders, putting away freight and generally keeping things organized. William is married to Nelda and they are proud parents of four children, three girls and finally one boy, William Jr. William Sr. claims that Jr. is a terror, giving his parents heart-burn wandering off quite independently. He can usually be found in the toy department.

 Our Crazy Valley Driver flew the coup!

Join us all in saying farewell Charlie Weaver who stuck with us for 8 years!

Can you believe that he would rather be over in Hawaii cooking rather than hanging out with us?  We can't either!  Who knew??? 

 So now Corey is our dedicated to the valley, Valley Driver...

When his dad, Don, came to work for us Corey Matthews was just a gleam in his eyes. This gives you an idea how long we have known Corey, however, he actually came to work with us in 2004. He started as a part-timer while going to school at UAA. Eventually, Corey moved away from mom and dad's and is now out on his own. He enjoys drawing (he's quite talented.), the outdoors and, of course, girls.

 They're all related somehow - Luis, William and (Uncle) Hector. Hector Marroquin has been here since 2002. He has an adorable little boy that LOVES to keep daddy up all night playing. Hector and his motorcycle are favorites with not only his son, but also Luis' son, Adam.

Doua Yang, Julio Ramirez, and Rori Sisti round out our delivery staff. Each wishes to fill your order correctly, promptly and courtously.

Here are a few of our hard workers!!

(Left - Clockwise - Luis, Charlies, Doua, Evan, and Corey)

(Right - Donnie and Julio checking an order.)