The Nation's Largest Food Redistributor
Robert and Dorothy Tracy didn't set out to invent a totally new way to distribute food products, or to create a company that would become the industry leader in food redistribution. Their goal from the beginning was much humbler: to help improve their customers' business. At Dot, we know that if we help our business partners succeed, we will prosper along with them.
Dick, John and Joe Tracy explain how a company on the cutting edge keeps its feet firmly on the ground.
Learn what Dot is doing to ensure a prosperous future for our employees, customers and communities.
See how Robert and Dorothy Tracy's dream evolved from a station wagon and two rented trucks into the nation's largest food redistributor.
Meet some of the people who help make Dot Foods the nation's largest food redistributor.
Meet the leaders at the helm of Dot Foods.
John Tracy joined Dot Foods in 1980 and has held several positions throughout the organization in sales, marketing and operations.
John Tracy joined Dot Foods in 1980 and has held several positions throughout the organization in sales, marketing and operations. He was named President in January 1997 and became Chief Executive Officer in 2006.
Joe Tracy is responsible for all operations, sales, marketing, and IT areas of the business, as well as Dot Transportation, Inc.
Joe Tracy is president and chief operating officer for Dot Foods. He is responsible for all operations, sales, marketing, and IT areas of the business, as well as Dot Transportation, Inc., Dot's trucking subsidiary.
Joe is the second youngest of founders Robert and Dorothy Tracy's twelve children. Since joining the sales team full-time in 1987, he's held positions in sales, purchasing, distribution center management, warehouse, and transportation. He became Chief Operating Officer in 2007 and President in 2008.
Dick Tracy is the executive vice president of the foodservice division for Dot Foods, responsible for all sales and marketing.
Dick Tracy is the executive vice president of the foodservice division for Dot Foods, responsible for all sales and marketing. Currently, he's active in Dot's industry-leading initiative to receive product information through the Global Data Synchronization Network.
As the youngest child of Dot founders Robert and Dorothy Tracy, Dick has worked in the family business for 30 years. Previous positions include National Sales Manager, General Manager of Dot's ecommerce subsidiary, and Vice President of Customer Development.
George Eversman oversees Dot’s relationships with both customers and manufacturers in the retail channel.
George Eversman is vice president of retail channels for Dot Foods. He oversees Dot's relationships with both customers and manufacturers in the retail channel, which includes convenience stores, supermarkets, drugstores, and retail military. Dot's retail business has had consistent double-digit growth under George's leadership. He's held this title since 2008.
George has 16 years of experience at Dot in sales and business development. He began his career as a foodservice marketing manager, moved to regional sales manager, and worked with retail manufacturers as a business development manager before settling into his retail channel leadership role.
Bill Metzinger is chief financial officer for Dot Foods, a position he has held for 18 years.
Bill Metzinger is chief financial officer for Dot Foods, a position he has held for 18 years. He has a bachelor's degree from Quincy University and is a member of their board of trustees.
Matt Holt is vice president of Human Resources for Dot Foods, a position he has held for three years.
Matt Holt is vice president of Human Resources for Dot Foods, a position he has held for three years. In his 15 years with Dot, he had held positions in diverse areas of the business, including sales, transportation, and distribution center management.
