Burke Corporation
Gary Luppen is an experienced manager in distribution and logistics, currently serving as Manager of Distribution and Scheduling at Burke Corporation since April 2021. Prior to this role, Gary held the position of Area Manager for Domestic & International Shipping at Hach, overseeing both a forklift crew and a shipping team. Previous positions include Installation Manager at Renaissance Granite and Quartz, Warehouse Lead at Jacobson Companies, and Assistant Store Manager at both Kohl's Department Stores and Lowe's Home Improvement, with extensive experience in operations and team supervision. Gary's educational background includes a Small Business/Entrepreneurship certificate from DMACC and additional business studies at Chaffey College.
Burke Corporation
Burke Corporation is a leading manufacturer of fully cooked meats, supplying the highest quality products for the foodservice and prepared food industries. Burke manufactures and markets pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats to be used as ingredients in a variety of applications – for pizzerias, Italian and casual restaurants, and manufacturers of prepared foods. As customers work to differentiate themselves and to grow their businesses, they know they can count on Burke for products that are consistent, convenient, authentic and flavorful. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated each and every day through consistent products, accurate product development, responsive customer service, and rigorous food safety programs. Burke is an industry leader in food safety with high quality standards and great tasting products that are centered around trend-driven new product development and innovation.