
Company Directory
Meet the dedicated team at Vanguard Culinary Group. With a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, our team works tirelessly to provide the highest quality food products to our customers. Get to know the faces behind the scenes and discover what sets us apart.

Charles G. Manis
Founder/CEO
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 224

Dennis Cedzo
Chief Financial Officer
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 230

Kenny Reidy
VP of Operations
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 228

Chef Lily Johnson
R&D Manager
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 225

Claudia Pena
Purchasing Manager
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 222

Tommy Cook
Warehouse Manager
(910) 483 7720

Peter Manis
President
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 236

Jeff Gruber
VP of FSQA
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 233

Nicolas Acosta
Continuous Improvement PM
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 237

Garry Cashwell
Maintenance Manager
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 223

Kathy Pone
Human Resources
(910) 484 8999 Ext. 221