Gary Papendick

Gary Papendick has extensive experience in sales and business management within the natural foods industry. Currently serving as Central Region Sales Manager at Maximum Marketing since February 2010, Gary oversees natural and specialty markets and manages key accounts in the Midwest, including Whole Foods and Fresh Thyme Market. Previously, from August 1998 to December 2009, Gary was the President and Owner of Harmony Market, where a community-focused natural foods market was developed, featuring an education room for cooking and wellness classes. Additionally, Gary held the position of President and General Manager at Apple Valley Market from July 1985 to January 1998, where leadership facilitated the expansion from a single store to a six-store operation, including mail order and small wholesale initiatives. Education was completed at Cedar Lake Academy.