TACO DISTRIBUTION - Key Persons
Jamie's career with JMO started in 2004. Over the span of 20 years with the company, she has enjoyed acting in several different roles, with her most recent being Project Manager. Jamie works behind the scenes on many marketing projects, sales reporting and pricing updates. Jamie is mom to two; Emma (20) and Aidan (15). Jamie is also a vocalist and bassist with two groups around Kansas City: The Girls Next Door, a female trio with a Prime Country, heavy harmony focus, and the Middle Creek band. She also loves performing with R&B group, Atlantic Express, a 12 piece band that has been well-established in the Kansas City area for many years. In addition, Jamie performs in Branson, MO, throughout the year as a part of Matt Gumm and Company, which includes her multi-talented brother, Matt, as the headliner, along with her mom and dad.
Josh joined the team at JMO in 2013 and has been an asset in getting your orders pulled and shipped quickly. Josh is always available with a quick-witted comment that is sure to make our TDC staff meetings a bit more interesting. He is dad to son, James and daughter, Ava, as well as 6-year-old twin girls Isla and Vivian. When Josh isn't busy chasing the kiddos with his wife beautiful wife, Kelsey, he enjoys a tasty craft beer and a good cigar.
Kim has a long history with J.M. O'Connor that spans over 30 years, and has worked with Taco Reps since the TDC's beginning. Kim is wife to Tony and mom to 19 year old Ian. Along with managing the TDC, Kim makes it a priority to keep our shelves stocked with all the Taco product you need to keep your customers happy. Kim is always a cheerful voice on the other end of the phone. She loves working with you to get you, and your customers, taken care of quickly. Kim's claim to fame is when Rick Springfield's butt literally hit her in the face during a concert several years ago. She also enjoys a good fruity cocktail or White Russian and long walks on the beach.
Job Titles:
- Branch Administrator / Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Member of the J.M. O'Connor
Laurie is the newest member of the J.M. O'Connor family and fills the very busy role of Branch Administrator. Laurie organizes all training and events here at JMO and handles accounts receivable and payable. When she isn't making sure the i's are dotted and the t's crossed, you can find Laurie hiking, reading or gardening. She and her husband, Dan, are parents to 3 beautiful kids, Jacob, Miriana and Ben.
Job Titles:
- Warehouse Manager, Pump Assembly
Sean joined the JMO team in 2006. He prides himself in quickly getting your impellers trimmed and pumps assembled, tested and painted. In addition to building pumps and managing the warehouse, Sean has a following around the Kansas City area as an amazing drummer. Those of us at the TDC consider him a Rock Star! His wife Janel, and daughter Ella (18) are his biggest fans. When he isn't building a pump, making a beat, or grooming his awesome beard, you can find him in the tattoo chair adding to his "body" of artwork.
Job Titles:
- TDC Inside Sales, Customer Service / Shannon
is the newest face around JMO and just joined the TDC team in 2019. She prides herself with attention to detail and quality work. She is married to Mark and has 3 daughters; Haley (23), Holly (21) and Heidi (19). Shannon enjoys watching her girls play basketball and soccer. She loves rooting on her Jayhawks and reading a great mystery. She also enjoys meeting her friends for Happy Hour for a cold beverage or two. Everyone at JMO is excited to have Shannon on board and know she will be a great asset to the company.