As Our Customers Have Grown, So Have We.
A legacy of Innovation and Growth
What began as Krasdale Foods in 1908, founded by Abraham Krasne, has evolved into a dynamic enterprise, driving the future of independent grocery retail. Until 1972, Krasdale operated as a traditional grocery wholesaler with a strong private label offering. Through exceptional merchandising, procurement and logistics, the company grew rapidly – under the leadership of second generation ownership, Charles A Krasne – succeeding where others fell short. Our relocation to Hunts Point in 1972 allowed us to better serve local supermarkets. In response to growing demand from independent operators for consistent merchandising and market support, we launched the CTown voluntary banner in the mid-1970s.
More than a century since our founding, Krasdale Foods continues to experience robust growth in product sales, delivering best-in-class merchandising, market and retail support – empowering independent grocers to thrive in an ever-changing marketplace. Krasdale Foods remains a family-owned business, and now with a third-generation, Tatcher Krasne.


Leadership Team


Tom Cunningham
Chief Financial Officer

Dennis Hickey
Chief Merchandising Officer

Howard Jacobs
Chief Legal Officer

Steve Laskowitz
Chief Information Officer

Cynthia Ramos
Chief Sales & Customer Officer

Joe Alessi
VP, Application Development

Simon Barker
VP, IT Infrastructure

Guillermo Fisher
General Manager, Distribution Center

Robert Gangemi
VP, Finance

Neil Gewelb
VP, Procurement

Chris Lavoy
VP, Bravo Florida

Sara Marcy
VP, Information Technology

Bill Ross
Head of Human Resources

Catherine Taibi
Vice President

John Aleksandrowicz
Director, Business Initiatives

Madhu Bandi
Director, Application Development

Chris Ekmekijian
Director, Transportation & Logistics

Janet Estevez
Director, Facilities

Marcy Grossman
Director, General Accounting

Dan Lexandra
Director, Operations Analytics

Chris Mailhot
Director, Credit & Collections

Ivette Malave
Director, Credit & Collections

Natalie Menns - Lodge
Director, Customer Experience

Peter Mousa
Director, IT Infrastructure

Primo Munoz
Director, Merchandising

Billy Richards
Controller, Distribution Center

Mike Rios
Director, Grocery & Procurement
