Christine Casson Email Address

Marketing Manager

Founded in 1922 and still family-owned, Shamrock Foods Company specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of quality food and food-related products. The company has become a symbol of integrity in households and businesses. Shamrock continues serving customers through a family of companies, including Shamrock Farms, the largest dairy in the Southwest, and Shamrock Foods, the seventh-largest U.S. foodservice distributor.

Growing up on an Illinois farm as the youngest of eight children, Chris Casson never dreamed he would one day be a chef…yet looking back, his constant exposure to the outdoors, animals, crops, and family meals served as an excellent foundation for what followed. Casson went on to graduate in the top five percent of his American Culinary Federation class. It was here that he combined his passion for wholesome ingredients with the classical training he needed to progress to top-rated Colorado restaurants including The Flagstaff House, Restaurant Kevin Taylor, and Ellyington’s in the historic Brown Palace Hotel. Along the way, he entertained famous folks such as Billy Graham, Bruce Springsteen, Ellen DeGeneres, and both Presidents George W. and George H. Bush. As a chef Casson began to develop a relationship with Shamrock Foods Company; for over ten years, he purchased and relied on their high-quality products. Casson worked so closely with the Shamrock Foods team that he decided to join it as the Chef/Produce Specialist. His passion for produce and love of fresh ingredients led him to become the Sales and Marketing Manager for Produce. The cornerstone of Casson’s fresh fruit and vegetable program has been Markon and their Markon First Crop and Ready-Set-Serve products. The strength of Markon’s 5-Star Food Safety® program was what initially convinced Casson of their superiority within the industry; their innovation, consistency, and quality only confirmed their position as a leader. After developing a relationship with the Markon staff and their grower-partners, Casson has come to rely on them as the source of the best products available on the market. Check out Casson’s many informative produce videos on http://www.youtube.com/user/ShamrockFresh Specialties: Asian / Latin / Upscale