John Strealy
Local Purchaser – Southeast of What Chefs Want
Based in Georgia for the last 20 years, I earned my stripes in the early morning hustle and bustle of the Atlanta State Farmers Market. I’ve enjoyed working with the best chefs in Atlanta on the Sales side and developing the farmer/producer relationships on the Buying side. I have found the sweet spot to be in the middle, bridging the gap between farm and table. It’s a daily adventure that involves weather forecasts, traffic, and contingency plans.
I’m a graduate of Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and enjoy traveling with my wife and two sets of twins, ages 20 and 16.