Al Taranto
About Al Taranto
Al Taranto serves as the Region Pricing Director at US Foods, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance and category management, previously working at Food Services of America in various roles for over eight years.
Work at US Foods
Al Taranto has served as the Region Pricing Director at US Foods since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing pricing strategies and ensuring competitive pricing within the region. His tenure at US Foods has lasted for five years, during which he has contributed to the company's pricing policies and market positioning in Seattle, Washington.
Current Role at Food Services of America
In addition to his role at US Foods, Al Taranto has been the Vice President of Finance for Corporate Category Management at Food Services of America since 2012. He has worked in this capacity for twelve years in Phoenix, Arizona. His responsibilities include managing financial operations and strategic planning within the corporate category management division.
Previous Experience at Food Services of America
Al Taranto has held multiple positions at Food Services of America prior to his current role. He was the Director of Finance for Corporate Category Management from 2006 to 2012, where he focused on financial oversight and management. Additionally, he served as the Director of Vendor Revenue Management from 2004 to 2006 in Seattle, Washington, where he managed vendor relationships and revenue strategies.
Education and Expertise
Al Taranto earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder, studying from 1989 to 1990. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from East Carolina University, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and management within the food service industry.