Horizon Sales
Management Team

Jack Taylor, CEO - has been in food sales for over 30 years. Following a career as National Sales Manager for a major cheese company, Jack founded Horizon Sales Corporation in 1982. His vision has always been focused on perishables and where he can make a difference in the growing Southwest marketplace.

Theresa Battel, President - is a partner in Horizon and has been with the company for 20 years. She has developed international meat and cheese programs, and innovative support programs for major retailers. She is responsible for all facets of the day to day business at Horizon.

Joe Petrone, Vice President - has been with Horizon for 12 years and is a partner in the business. Joe's 45+ years experience in the food business helped Horizon expand into the package deli end of the business. He continues to develop and grow the Wall Deli and Dairy business.

Daniel Ledesma, Vice President - Daniel brings over 20 years of experience in the Service Deli and Service Bakery business. He continues that expertise as a partner in Horizon and is also responsible for the Sales and Merchandising Teams.

Denise Stevens, Account Executive - Denise has been with Horizon for 25 years and has a Bachelors Degree in Food Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Her industry knowledge and coordinated sales efforts have been instrumental in developing an excellent rapport with distributor representatives and district managers throughout the region.

Scott Taylor, Account Executive - has 35 years experience in the food business with an extensive background as a buyer for a food distribution company. He previously held a position as a chain grocery store manager before joining Horizon 19 years ago.

Janice Greene, Account Executive - brought her vast knowledge of the Service Deli with her when she joined Horizon 20 years ago. She has over 25 years experience in the food industry and worked as the Service Deli Manager for an upscale independent retailer prior to Horizon.

Patti Winsell, Account Executive - has been with Horizon for 14 years and has 25 years experience in the grocery business. Patti is responsible for most Independent store accounts, and inventory management at the distributor level. She has played a key role in planning perishable departments with the independent customers.

Barry Zuroff, Account Executive - Barry has spent the last 30 years focused in the Deli/Service Deli, Meat and Seafood arena. He has been with Horizon for 10 years and is recent past President of the California Cheese and Butter Association.

Theresa Grant, Merchandising Manager – Theresa has been with Horizon for 9 years and has developed an unparalleled understanding of retail merchandising. She is responsible for the 16 person field merchandising team at Horizon.

Horizon Sales AZ
Account Executive Team

Ken Clark, Account Executive - Ken has 14 years experience in the food and beverage industry with the last 8 years working for brokers in California and Arizona. He has been responsible for chains in Arizona as a Sales Contact, Project Manager, Trainer, and Corporate Assistant specializing in Deli and Bakery programs.

Together our Management Team offers over 250 years of experience and industry expertise.