Wendie Petersen

Wendie (Huffman) Petersen is a seasoned professional in business development and culinary operations, currently serving as Vice President of Emerging Concept Business Development at Sysco since May 2024. Previous roles include National New Business Development at Supplies on the Fly, Director of New Business Development, and New Business Development Manager at Sysco. Wendie has also held positions as Director of Culinary Operations & Business Development at Northbeach, Inc., and Business Development/Sales at US Foods. Earlier experience includes working as a Marketing/Sales Associate at Sysco and Executive Corporate Chef at 2nd Floor Restaurant. Wendie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Finance & Marketing from the University of Phoenix, a Certificate in Advanced Culinary Training from The Culinary Institute of America, and a Culinary Arts degree from the California Culinary Academy.