MEET THE TEAM

Chris Randazzo
President
GET TO KNOW CHRIS
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE BECOMING PRESIDENT?
As the founder’s son, I started working at Randal in high school. Between my senior year and my four years at Elmhurst College, I worked in all production departments of our shop, in addition to dabbling in the car detailing industry. After college, I joined Randal full-time, doing ACAD design for a year and then becoming shop foreman. In 1990, when Phil passed away, I took over his role as head salesman and president.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
Working with our team to develop strategies that will elevate our customers to next level, and watching each member of the team grow and take on more responsibility. I also enjoy constantly looking for ways to improve our manufacturing through technology and the latest machinery.
WHERE CAN YOU BE FOUND WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
Skiing, playing hockey, snowmobiling, hunting or spending time with family and friends.
WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I am a softy at heart.

Thea Sakelaris
Senior Vice President
GET TO KNOW THEA
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE BECOMING SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT?
Before joining Randal, my father’s business, I was a strategic marketing analyst at Deltak. I came on board at Randal as IT Director, implementing computerized solutions to make our shop management, estimating and accounting more efficient. I then became the VP of Sales & Marketing, transitioning the company from a magazine display provider to a retail fixture manufacturer. I’ve been Senior Vice President since 2006.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
What I enjoy most is strengthening and evolving the Randal brand. I find great joy in watching our employees, processes and products improve and grow. Randal offers me a unique opportunity to lead an amazing group of people who we consider to be part of our family.
WHERE CAN YOU BE FOUND WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
Reading books!
WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I dream of writing a book one day.

Michael Kunert
VP Operations
GET TO KNOW MICHAEL
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE BECOMING THE VP OF OPERATIONS?
I started out as a milling area supervisor at Merico in Yuba City, California, making waterbeds and dressers. Then I was a cabinet maker at N&J Custom Cabinets before joining the U.S. Air Force.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
I enjoy our Randal team. We work really well together to see the customer’s vision come to life.
WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Back in the ‘80s, I was a journeyman technician with top secret clearance working on the SR-71 Blackbird and Lockheed U2-TR1 spy planes.
WHAT RETAILERS DO YOU FREQUENT THE MOST?
Menards, Ace Hardware and Chili’s for food.

GET TO KNOW CHUCK
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE BECOMING VP OF SALES AND MARKETING?
Prior to joining Randal 17 years ago, I spent 10 years in the printing industry.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
I enjoy working with our customers to help them solve their problems – we truly position ourselves as part of their team. At Randal, we are all family. We laugh, argue and yell just like every other family, but we all care about each other and at the end of the day, we are all pulling on the same end of the rope.
WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I have three grandchildren and one tattoo.
WHAT RETAILERS DO YOU FREQUENT THE MOST?
Stores where I find the design inspiring: Frye, Apple, Ralph Lauren, Anthropologie, The Art of Shaving, Big Star, Little Goat Diner.

GET TO KNOW CHARLES
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE BECOMING DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT?
I have done business development in the Retail and Restaurant Store Fixture Industry for over 25 years.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
Being part of a team that is customer centric. Randal partners with growing brands to “Build the Retail Experience One Store at a Time”. I love having the opportunity to meet new clients and learn how we can help them be successful.
WHERE CAN YOU BE FOUND WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
Spending time with my better half, we enjoy walking, hiking, camping, fishing, golfing and skiing.
WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I rode a bicycle 5,000 miles across the United States and Canada.
WHAT RETAILERS DO YOU FREQUENT THE MOST?
I live in the craft-beer capital of the United States so hanging out at places like Odells and New Belgium Brewery are natural. We support our local downtown shopping areas in Fort Collins. It’s part of our DNA to shop at outdoor retailers such as REI, Scheels, Patagonia, and Marmot.

GET TO KNOW SAM
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE BECOMING DIRECTOR OF RETAIL & RESTAURANT SALES?
I have been in the millwork industry for over 30 years. I learned the business from working on the shop floor to project management to national sales.
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
Developing and maintaining long term relationships with customers. It is very gratifying to work with clients and see their vision through the process. Just as I am part of the Randal Team, I want to be part of the customers’ team as well. Taking care of customers’ needs and pain points is what Randal Retail Group has done for over 37 years.
WHERE CAN YOU BE FOUND WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
Working out, golfing, going on long walks with the dog (Stella) and spending time in Bonita Springs, FL.
WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I love to cook and I have my wife convinced I’m pretty good at it.
DEPARTMENTS

SHOP & PURCHASING

ENGINEERING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ESTIMATING

ADMIN & CUSTOMER SERVICE
SHOP & PURCHASING
Rich Remez
Purchasing Manager
Art Kleckner
Foreman
Nate Gritzner
Lead Foreman
James Lenning
Foreman
ENGINEERING
Tomasz Kozuch
Cabinet Engineer
Mark Kaphengst
Cabinet Engineer
Jim Thoresen
Cabinet Engineer
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ESTIMATING
Greg Macon
Customer Service/Project Manager
Ben Cihlar
Estimator/Project Manager
Jonathan Bumbul
Estimator/Project Manager
Chris Breedlove
Senior Estimator/Project Manager
Tyler Logan
Estimator/Project Manager
ADMIN &
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Ashley Randazzo
Project Manager/Customer Service
Candi McIlrath
Office Administrator
Allyson Jacobsen
Office Manager
TOOLBOX

507 N Raddant Rd,
Batavia, IL 60510
Tel: (630) 761-0400
Fax: (630) 761-0404