About Us
Get to Know Inform Foodservice's Knowledgable Team
Inform Foodservice Solutions offers quality equipment solutions, serving as a bridge between manufacturers and customers. Our mission is to build mutually beneficial relationships, providing effective programming, product training, project management, and excellent customer service.
We proudly represent top-tier manufacturers, ensuring their high-quality products stand out. Our specialized consultation services, project management, design facilitation, and end-user training set us apart.
Meet the
Inform team.
Jeff Yates
Principal & Territory Manager
Jeff, a California native, attended UCSF studying business. In 1999, San Francisco was a hotbed in the tech industry and Jeff was hired as a document consultant for a business partner of Xerox and Panasonic. As the dot-com opportunities increased, Jeff joined the company Move.com as a web design crew leader for online content. Later, Jeff continued his career in the telecom industry, selling products such as PBX, VOIP (voice over IP), data, and wireless systems, partnering with companies such as Lucent/Avaya, and WorldCom. Jeff also consulted for the event promotion group 2nd Sunday Productions, which hosted annual summer music events and contracted large alcohol beverage sponsors.
In 2002, Jeff joined Jim at Inform Foodservice Solutions. Utilizing previous restaurant experience from the high school and college days, Jeff and his marketing insight helped build Inform tremendously. His ongoing effort and commitment to the products he managed for Inform Foodservice Solutions shows in his success.
Scott McCarthy
Principal, Territory Manager & Corp Chef
Scott McCarthy, a New Orleans native, attended Johnson & Wales University in North Miami, Florida where he earned an A.S. in Culinary Arts. In 2008, Scott moved from Southern California to the Bay Area working in restaurants and high-end catering companies. Prior to joining Inform Foodservice Solutions, Scott worked for Sedexo as a Corporate Executive Chef for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Roche Molecular Systems in Pleasanton, CA. With over 18 years of culinary experience in high-end kitchens and restaurants, Scott brings a unique sales perspective to the brands Inform Group represents.
Robert Uffens
Territory Manager & Culinary Support
Robert’s passion for the Foodservice Industry started at a very young age. He was only 7 when he flipped burgers for a friend of the families diner. He went on to work every position imaginable in restaurants. After getting his engineering degree at Cal Poly SLO, he decided that his real passion was the hospitality industry. Robert chose to get his degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Golden Gate University. After receiving his degree, Robert ran several restaurants & catering operations, and ultimately owned his own catering business as well as partnering in a Restaurant/Night Club.
Leticia Belasco
Inside Sales & Customer Service
Prior to joining Inform Foodservice Solutions, Leticia spent ten years within the CA public school system administration. With a focus on the K-12 nutrition segment, Leticia adds tremendous value to the team. Beyond the Customer Service title, Leticia handles project management and sales support duties.
Analexis Belasco
Sales Analytics & Digital Marketing
Analexis Belasco is the Administrator of Inform’s HubSpot and Sales Force CRM data and management, Specpath, and digital marketing platforms.
Stacie Kafouros-Yates
Office Manager
Stacie attended the University of Hawaii where she obtained a BS in Nutrition and furthered with an internship at the University of Houston Medical Center. In the following years, she pursued sales and regional sales roles in the pharmaceutical and female health care industry. With a newly developed position at Inform, Stacie will be able to help Informs clients that need or request menu development, or food daily value calculations.
Visit Our Test Kitchens
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Sacramento, CA
211 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815 -
San Ramon, CA
12949 Alcosta Blvd,
San Ramon, CA 94583 -
Fresno, CA
224 Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93721 -
Danville, CA
536 San Ramon Valley Blvd
Danville, CA 94526