Featured Team Members

Dan
Seafood Team Leader

Dan has been with Whole Foods Market since August ’99.  He started as a Meat Team Member while attending college, his primary responsibility at that time was to break down the machinery and clean up after the butcher.  Since then, Dan has held multiple positions at various Whole Foods Market locations throughout the Chicago area including; Lakeview, Palatine, Sauganash and South Loop.  Dan opened the South Loop store in ’07 as the Associate Team Leader in Seafood.  Within seven months, he became the Seafood Team Leader.  Dan’s favorite thing about working at Whole Foods Market is the laid-back vibe of all of the Team Members, and that they all have a lot in common.  His favorite thing about the South Loop store is the volume, because the days go by quicker when you are busy.

Favorite Product: Chilean Sea bass

Favorite Hobby: Deejaying

Elizabeth
Prepared Foods Team Member

Elizabeth has been with Whole Foods Market South Loop since the store opening in ’07.  During her time at South Loop, she has been a dedicated Prepared Foods Team Member and is currently a Rockstar at our Panini station.  Elizabeth’s favorite thing about working at Whole Foods Market is that people treat you so well and that the leaders care about you outside of work.  She is very thankful to Whole Foods Market for being such a great company to work for, she enjoys coming to work everyday.

Favorite Product: 365 Blue Corn Tortilla Chips and Sweet Leaf Iced Tea

Favorite Hobby: Taking care of her 2 year old son, Arturo.

Robert
Meat Team Leader

Robert has been a Whole Foods Market Team Member since ’03.  He opened the Willowbrook store as a Meat Team member and within three months he moved into the Associate Team Leader position.   Currently, Robert is the Meat Team Leader at the South Loop store and has had that position since the grand opening in ’07.  His favorite thing about working at Whole Foods Market is the comradery of all Team Members, and the family atmosphere.  He likes the South Loop store in particular because of the diverse customer base and the high volume of the store, there is always work to be done.

Favorite Product: Paninis

Favorite Hobby: Riding his mortorcycle and playing Rockband on PS3.

Sandie
Bakery Team Member

Sandie has been with Whole Foods Market for 10 years.  She opened the Gold Coast store in ’99 as a Whole Body Team Member.  Since then, Sandie  has held a number of positions including; Customer Service Supervisor, In Store Educator, Head Gift Basket Leader, Shift Leader and Concierge.  Currently, Sandie is a Bakery Team Member at our South Loop Store, which she helped open ’07.  Her favorite thing about working at Whole Foods is interacting with the customers and educating them about our products.  Sandie’s favorite thing about the South Loop Store is that the Store Leadership is strong and precise and embodies the Whole Foods Market Culture.

Favorite Product: 365 Olive Oil

Favorite Hobby: Spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.  Sandy also enjoys traveling any place that is warm and has sand.