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The Focus Experience:

Corinne Tawa

Kenny Belanger

Corinne Tawa

 - Principal - 

With more than 30 years of experience in the food service industry, Corinne has built a career defined by strong relationships, product enterprise, in a genuine passion for helping customers succeed. Her background spans every major category of the industry - giving her a deep understanding of what drives both operators and

 - Principal - 

With more than 30 years of experience in the food service industry, Corinne has built a career defined by strong relationships, product enterprise, in a genuine passion for helping customers succeed. Her background spans every major category of the industry - giving her a deep understanding of what drives both operators and distributors. Known for her professionalism, insight, and dedication, Corinne takes pride and representing leading brands and delivering exceptional results for her partners across all segments of the business.

Carolyn Cass

Kenny Belanger

Corinne Tawa

 - General Manager - 

As our General Manager, Carolyn is the captain who steers the ship. With decades of experience in the industry, she has built a career around excellence in office management, customer relations, and manufacturer partnerships. Her steady leadership and deep industry knowledge keep our operations running smoothly and ou

 - General Manager - 

As our General Manager, Carolyn is the captain who steers the ship. With decades of experience in the industry, she has built a career around excellence in office management, customer relations, and manufacturer partnerships. Her steady leadership and deep industry knowledge keep our operations running smoothly and our focus firmly on delivering the best possible service. 


Caroline's ability to balance the needs of clients in manufacturers while supporting our team makes her an indispensable part of our company. Whether she's coordinating with partners or ensuring every customer experience reflects our values, Carolyn's dedication and professionalism set the course for everything we do.

Kenny Belanger

Kenny Belanger

Caitlin Shelton

- Territory Sales Manager - 

Kenny brings over a decade of experience in both restaurant operations and sales leadership. His background includes managing high-volume foodservice operations, founding and scaling a successful catering business, and driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and expanded distribution



Caitlin Shelton

Caitlin Shelton

Caitlin Shelton

 - Showroom Manager - 

Caitlin is a driven, results-oriented professional with strong skills in management, sales, client relations, and operations. Known for her communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, she has experience across all areas of restaurant operations and currently manages the Focus Sales Group showroom.

Olivia Tawa

Caitlin Shelton

Olivia Tawa

- Director of Marketing - 

Olivia is a skilled digital marketing expert with a strong background in content creation and brand strategy. She grew up immersed in the food and service industry, learning the ins and outs from her mother, Corinne, who continues to influence her creative approach every day.

Who We Are:

Independent Representation Agency

Focus Sales Group, LLC is an independent manufacturer representative agencies serving the food service industry across six New England state. The company was founded in 2012 by a longtime business associates and friends, Mike Gnecco and Jeff Cross, who shared division for building one of the strongest and most respected brand portfolios in the industry.


In 2023, Corinne Tawa purchased Focus Sales Group, having been personally selected by Mike as his succession plan. Corinne is proud to carry on Mike's legacy of integrity, partnership, and performance while continuing to strengthen and expand one of the best manufacturer portfolios in the food service industry.

Over 30 years in the Industry

With decades of combined experience, the team at Focus Sales Group brings unparallel knowledge of the food service industry. From sales and operations to marketing and showroom management, we understand every aspect of the business. Our collective expertise allows us to build strong partnerships with distributors, connect effectively with endusers, and provide thoughtful, practical solutions across all categories. Together, we leverage our experience to represent premier brands and deliver exceptional results for the food service community.

Strong Relationships

We have developed strong relationships with the dealer/distributor community as well as large independent and multi-unit operators in New England including Restaurants, Hotels, Country Clubs,  Banquet Facilities, Corporate Dining Facilities, Educational Dining  Facilities, Conference Facilities, Health\Care Operations, Sports and  Entertainment Venues, and Regional Chains.

Proud Members of:

LDEI, with the support of the Julia Child Foundation, offers women unique opportunities to work alongside accomplished members of LDEI in their chosen culinary fields. These Legacy Award experiences immerse women who are eager to learn, grow, and give back to their communities and provide Dames important mentorship opportunities.

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the Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry, is a non-profit trade association that supports independent sales representatives and manufacturing companies in the commercial foodservice industry. It provides services like market forecasting, training, networking opportunities, and member advocacy to those who sell commercial foodservice equipment, supplies, and furnishings. 

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East Cambridge Business Association

 The East Cambridge Business Association is a membership based organization, founded in 2008, that represents 150 business (and growing) in the East Cambridge and Inman Square neighborhoods of Cambridge, MA

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