About Us
Global Resources Direct
Tom O'Brien
Founder - President
Vinnie Patti
National Accounts Manager
My name is Vinnie, I was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Business. I followed my passion for food after college and got a Culinary Certificate, where I learned the importance of quality ingredients. After long hours in the front and back of the house, I decided to use my knowledge of food ingredients on a larger scale. I am now the National Accounts Manager of GRD and I get to talk about high quality ingredients every single day!
Ryan Walsh
National Accounts Manager
My name is Ryan Walsh and I am one of GRD’s National Accounts Managers. I graduated from Dayton University with a degree in Business Management and a focus in Marketing. I bring more than 10 years of experience in E-commerce to GRD. My knowledge and expertise in sales and product development in E-commerce made it irresistible the limitless potential of GRD! Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Milly Drobnjak
Accounting Manager
My name is Milly Drobnjak. I currently live in Western suburbs of Chicago, however I am originally from Serbia and have spent the last 20 years living in the United States. I graduated with a Master’s degree in Finance and I am excited to be a part of the GRD team! I pride myself on being organized and personable. I genuinely enjoy mathematics and love using numbers to optimize business operations. If I am not working, I am enjoying the time with my family. I would be more than happy to help out with any questions you might have.
Vito Loiotile
Shipping & Account Manager
Hi, my name is Vito. I graduated with a Marketing degree specializing in International Business from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In my spare time, I love to cook plant-based meals, hike with my puppy, and make homemade soaps. I started my career in the logistics world and enjoyed helping companies grow their supply chain. Now, I have the opportunity to help you by managing your ingredient shipments as the Shipping Manager for Global Resources Direct. Working with GRD gives me the opportunity to explore and enhance my passion for food. I look forward to learning about your ingredient needs!
Barb Clark
Executive Administrative Assistant
My name is Barb Clark. I am Global Resources Direct’s Administrative Assistant. With many years of experience in managerial positions, I am here to help with anything you might need! I have worn many hats over the years, and will successfully solve many of the internal system’s processes in GRD. I am honored to play such a pivotal role in this exciting and growing company!