FAR WEST MARKETING, INC.

Our Team

Sales Team Profiles

RICH OLSON
President
Rich@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Portland, OR office)
Rich has over 25 years of experience in the retail, wholesale distribution and manufacturing environments and as a manufacturers representative. He joined Far West Marketing, Inc., in 1987; and he now shares principle ownership with Rick Vauble. He continues with key account responsibility including Costco, Amazon.com, Fred Meyer, and Sur La Table. Rich also covers the territory of Alaska and Hawaii.

RICK VAUBLE
Vice President
Rick@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Portland, OR office)
Rick has over 23 years of sales and buying experience including 15 years with Fred Meyer, Inc. Rick began at Fred Meyer working in store management and then moved to the corporate office as a Buyer in the Home Division. Rick joined Far West Marketing in 1999 and became principle co-owner in 2004. Rick is currently responsible for key accounts in Oregon and Arizona markets such as Fred Meyer, Bi-Mart and PetsMart.

MURRAY RIGGIO
Account Executive
Murray@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Seattle, WA office)
Murray began his career at Safeway Stores, Inc. where he was responsible for retail sales, merchandising and buying for general merchandise. He then moved into the position as buyer for the Corporate/Safeway Brands Division in Walnut Creek. Additionally, Murray has 17 years experience as the GM Division Manager/Account executive with the Seattle Division of Advantage Sales and Marketing, Inc. He was also the GM Account Executive for the Kahler-Senders Group, Inc. for two years. Murray is responsible for our Washington accounts.

DENESSA TOMPKINS
Account Executive
Denessa@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Portland, OR office)
Denessa brings a wealth of solid achievements and relationship building with accounts in the Northwest. Her background includes position as successful sales executive for Cross Mark brokerage with responsibilities of creating and maintaining long term programs. Denessa covers accounts in the Oregon market.

Support Team Profiles

SALLY BLOSICK
Corporate Administrator
Sally@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Portland, OR office)
Sally began her career at Fred Meyer and held various positions including Buyers Assistant, Advertising Coordinator and Product Manager for Product Development and Import. Sally has extensive experience with produce development, importing and staff management. She is currently responsible for office management, order and shipment tracking, samples, inventory management, and customer service.

CINDY THOMASON
Accounts Receivable/Commissions
Cindy@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Portland, OR office)
Cindy brings extensive customer service experience and data entry to FWM. Her responsibilities are order entry, commission reconciliation, invoicing, order and shipment tracking and customer service. Cindy also oversees the maintenance of our WinRep software and provides additional office support.

MEGAN MEHAFFY
Administrative Assistant/Customer Care
Megan@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Portland, OR office)
Megan's superior customer service skills are appreciated by both customers and our vendor partners. She assists in proposals and support of our sales staff while communicating needs of ongoing programs and projects.

SHELLI GORSAGE
Administrative Assistant/Customer Care
Shelli@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Portland, OR office)
Shelli has over 27 years of retail experience--all with Fred Meyer stores. Twelve of which were in the stores, the balance of time was spent working in the corporate office as an integral part of merchandising and buying staff. Shelli joined FWM in 2004. She is currently responsible for administrative functions, order and shipment tracking, product proposal presentation, new item set ups and customer service.

MARGARET THORSON
Administrative Assistant/Customer Care
Margaret@FarWestMarketing.com
(located in the Seattle, WA office)
Margaret has 20 years of experience in the Manufacturers Representative business. Margaret joined FWM in 1994. She is currently responsible for all Seattle office administrative functions, order entry, new item set ups and customer service.