Quality Vending Service

Quality Vending Service
4630 Damascus Drive
Memphis TN 38118
Tel (901) 566-2589
Fax (901) 566-2590

QUALITY VENDING SERVICE MANAGEMENT – PARTNER TEAM

Thomas J. Dayton, Sr., Managing Director: Tom brings over 30 years experience to Quality Vending Service. Following account auditing responsibility with the Manhattan, NY office of Arthur Young & Company, Tom held key accounting and operations positions with the Canteen Corporation at both the territory and corporate levels. He successfully directed Canteen’s entry into Spain and later served as a special liaison between Canteen’s domestic operations and it’s parent, ITT. The Coca-Cola bottling Company of Memphis, Tennessee, recruited Tom in 1978, to establish and direct the growth of Serv-O-Matic, a new food and beverage vending service venture. Under Tom’s leadership, Serv-O-Matic grew to become this region’s largest, most successful food and beverage vending operation. He is a founding partner of Quality Vending Service and oversees administration, financial and business planning. He directs the company’s effort to build partnerships in both the business and civic environments based on commitment to service quality, reliability and personal availability.

Elton Wilcox, Director of Operations: Elton began his career with The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Memphis, Tennessee in 1970.In 1979 he became one of the first employees of Serv-O-Matic where he assumed a number of positions starting in the route service area. Elton was selected to lead Serv-O-Matic’s entry into the office coffee market. Under his leadership, Serv-O-Matic quickly became one of the Mid-South’s largest office refreshment service companies. Beginning in 1991, Elton successfully directed the growth of an Arkansas based Full-line vending company acquired by Serv-O-Matic. He is a founding partner of Quality Vending Service and directs all aspects of its route service operations.

John Rice, Director of Purchasing: John began his career with The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Memphis, Tennessee in 1974 and was a key member of the Serv-O-Matic start-up team in 1978. He held several management positions with Serv-O-Matic during his 20 year tenure. He was instrumental in Serv-O-Matic’s rise to becoming the region’s largest food and vending service company. John is a founding partner in Quality Vending Service. He directs the company’s acquisition of new products with an emphasis on quality.

Thomas J. Dayton, Jr., Director of Sales & Marketing: Thomas began his professional career in the hospitality industry with operations experience in both the hotel and restaurant segments. He joined Quality Vending Service during its start-up phase and is now responsible for providing the overall marketing direction. Specific duties include sales promotion, market analysis, account sales and the formal preparation of all account proposals. Thomas is also a partner in Quality Vending Service.