Steve Bates - Warehouse/Safety Manager

Where were you raised? Stevenage Hertfordshire, England
What’s your favorite sports team? Arsenal.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I can jump an 80’ triple.
Do you have any hobbies? Poker.
What do you like most about working for Action? The people I get to work with.

Mike Brafford - Delivery Driver

Where did you grow up? Dallas, Texas
What would people be surprised to know about you? I once had hair.
Any hobbies? Going to the gym.
What was your first automobile? 1978 Chevy Luv Pick-up
What do you enjoy doing when you're not working? Playing Golden Tee

Mike Galkin - Fine Wine Specialist

How long have you been in the food and beverage industry? Since I was a little boy. I remember dusting bottles in my family’s liquor stroe in Venice, California, about a block from present day Muscle Beach.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? I’m an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy novels. I also enjoy working with computers, I’ve built my last several PCs.
Family? A wife and teenage son.
What’s your favorite sports team? The University of Arizona Wildcat Basketball team.

Mike Gross - Fine Wine Specialist

Where were you born/raised? Racine, Wisconsin
What would people be surprised to know about you? I moved to Florida right out of high school to open the Animal Kingdom park at Walt Disney World.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? I enjoy travel, concerts and sporting events and I play Texas Hold-em as a hobby.
How long have you been in the food and beverage industry? 15 years, 10 behind the bar.

Jeff Henze - Fine Wine Specialist

Where were you raised? Phoenix.
Family? Three sisters, I’m the only boy.
What’s your favorite sports team? The Phoenix Suns.
What’s your dream job? Being a wine merchant in Yountville and owning an over the top tasting room.
What do you like most about working for Action? The diversity of the people at Action is why I think it’s crazy, but fun!

Ron Jacobsen - Fine Wine Specialist

How long have you lived in Arizona? 40 years.
Do you have any hobbies? Growing old gracefully.
What’s your favorite sports team? Vikings, Diamondbacks.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? Skiing, golfing, traveling.
What’s your dream job? Professional golfer.

Brian Lanz - Operations Assistant

What would people be surprised to know about you? I watch chic flicks.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? Hang out with family and friends.
Do you have any hobbies? Gardening.
Family? They’re all a little crazy.
What do you like best about working for Action? Not totally being sure what is going to happen day to day. We all work together to get things done.

David Lanz - Delivery Driver

Where were you raised? Mesa, Arizona.
What do you like most about working for Action? Driving all over Arizona.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I don't really watch television.
What's your dream job? Archaeologist.
If you were eating your last meal, what would it be? Steak & lobster.

Kyle Lindquist - Fine Wine Specialist

Where were you raised? Nebraska.
Family? Two brothers, a sister and whole bunch of nieces and nephews.
Do you have any hobbies? I like to brew beer, read philosophy books and work out.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I like time by myself, peaceful meditation.
What’s your favorite sports team? Nebraska Football and Manchester United Soccer.

Toby Perry, CSW - Sales / Brand Manager

Where did you grow up? Salt Lake City, Utah
How long have you been in the food & wine industry? 18 years
What do you like most about working for Action? Small company, very team oriented.
What’s your favorite sports team? White Sox, 49ers, Penguins, Phoenix Suns
What’s your dream job? Film and wine critic wrapped into one job!

Mickey Sarkett, CSW - Fine Wine Specialist

Where were you raised? Born in Flagstaff and raised in Prescott.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I’m 100% Hungarian.
What your favorite sports team? Arsenal F.C. – English Premier League Soccer.
What do you like most about working for Action? The sense of team and family. Being part of a growing company.
Do you have any hobbies? Backpacking, hiking, cooking.

Ryan Shepard - Sales Partner

Do you have any hobbies? Just love getting outside and spending time with my son. . oh yea, and building little ships in bottles.
Do you have any special certifications? Certified insane.
What do you like most about working for Action? Empowerment, the family feel of the team and being surrounded by rational people.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I’m really shy.
What’s your dream job? To be the Prophet on a small compound.

Galon Tackett - Assistant Warehouse Manager/Delivery Driver

Where did you grow up? Anadarko, Oklahoma
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working? I enjoy the peace and quiet of home.
Do you have any hobbies? Relaxing.
What's your dream job? Working a security post & driving the big rigs.
What was your first automobile? '76 Ford Elite, 2 door.

Lora Villasenor - Operating Partner

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? Cooking, hiking, biking, swimming, eating, painting, reading, traveling. . . the list goes on and on.
What would people be surprised to know about you? I’m a tomboy.
What’s your favorite sports team? Sun Devil Football, Kentucky (UK) Basketball, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals.
Where were you raised? Phoenix.
What’s your dream job? Supreme court justice. . .or, a rock star.






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