Pro-Pacific Staff

Robin Oury
Principal

Having over 30 years of industry experience starting as a restaurant owner/operator and later becoming a manufacturer’s representative, his experience gives him insight into product application and marketing solutions for factories, dealers, consultants and chains. Robin’s responsibilities include directing strategic planning, business development, customer service, key account and chain account management, and factory relations.

Robin has served on several manufacturers representative councils, and is past president of the local MAFSI chapter.

Residing in Redmond, Washington Robin and wife Denise having raised 2 girls, enjoy golf, travel, wine, WSU and Seattle Seahawk football, and spending time in Eastern Washington with family and friends.

Bachelors Degree Economics Washington State University, 1977

Mike Walker
Principal

Mike is a native Northwesterner having grown up in the Seattle area and now resides in the Portland area. He and his wife Linda have raised three children. The Walkers are devout Seahawk and Husky football fans and make it to as many games as possible. They also enjoy traveling, and spending time in central and coastal Oregon. In their spare time they support local youth and high school sport's events.

Larry Jaeck
Principal

Larry brings to Pro-Pacific over 25 years of experience as a manufacturer’s representative in the foodservice industry, having experience both as a factory representative and as an independent rep. His areas of focus and responsibility include dealers, consultants and institutional end users.

Larry resides in Edmonds, Washington. He enjoys hiking, fishing and traveling with friends and family.

BS—University of Wisconsin 1976

MS—University of Washington 1980

Industry Associations:

• FEDA (Food Equipment Distributors Association) www.feda.com
• FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International) www.fcsi.org
• SFM (Society for Foodservice Management) www.sfm-online.org
• NACUFS (National Association of College and University Foodservices) www.nacufs.org
• AHF (Association for Healthcare Foodservice) www.healthcarefoodservice.org

Rick Burby, CFSP
Sales Representative

Rick brings to our group over 40 years experience in all aspects of the foodservice and hospitality industry. His background includes operations, management, consulting, and ownership within the industry. His extensive background provides him the ability to provide effective solutions to your needs.

Rick and his wife, having raised three boys now enjoy taking advantage of all the great northwest outdoor activities. They spend much of their time at their cabin, fishing and hiking in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.

June Vellat
Office Manager

June has been in the foodservice industry for over 24 years. This experience has helped build an understanding of customer service and product knowledge.

June enjoys spending time with her family and friends, kayaking and camping in the Pacific Northwest.

Mary Richeson
Customer Service

Mary adds to our strengths with 8 years in the food service industry. Combined with 18 years of customer services experience in retail, wholesale, and purchasing. She provides excellent efficient services to our customers. Mary enjoys spending time with her children, the great outdoors, and being with friends.