Taylor Adams, Vice President of Project Development at 11400 LLC, was named Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine Dealer Sales Representative of the Month in March 2025.

The recognition also positioned Adams in contention for the Dealer Sales Representative of the Year Award against the other 11 DSR of the Month recipients at the FE&S Dealer of the Year & All-Industry Awards Gala, held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Four Seasons in Chicago.

The DSR of the Month designation and DSR of the Year nomination reflect Adams’ commitment to excellence, consistent high performance, and demonstrated ability to deliver meaningful customer service and sales results.

Since beginning his career in drafting more than 20 years ago, Adams has built a remarkable record of success with the company and now oversees 11400’s project development. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership across a diverse range of foodservice operations, specializing in the procurement and installation of large-scale commercial kitchen solutions for K-12 public schools, correctional facilities, universities, and military institutions. He credits his achievements to hands-on learning and a proactive approach to expanding his skills and knowledge.

Adams embraces integrity and problem-solving. Combined with humility and a strong work ethic, these qualities have propelled him to success as one of the industry’s most accomplished dealer sales representatives.

11400 President Jim Stephens emphasized Adams’ standout contributions, noting, “Taylor is known for his commitment to the project and getting it right the first time. His deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach have made him a trusted resource and mentor for employees across 11400.”

Stephens went on to say that Adams’ greatest strengths are his willingness to teach and how he takes the time necessary to mentor and coach anyone who asks.

Clark Associates is a privately held company headquartered in Lancaster, PA, and has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania's fastest-growing companies. The company has been named the #1 Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Dealer in the U.S. by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies for multiple consecutive years, including 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and into 2026, solidifying its status as the nation's leading supplier.

Employing over 7,900 people, Clark’s multiple divisions and branches in distribution, sales, and technology serve a variety of commercial foodservice customers nationwide. For more information on our business and history, please visit www.clarkinc.biz.

An affiliate of Clark Associates, 11400 LLC is a reputable distributor of commercial kitchen equipment headquartered in Lancaster, PA. After expanding to include an office in Charlotte, NC, 11400 established a Direct Sales department that caters to end users across the nation.

11400 is uniquely suited for both publicly and privately funded hard bid food service projects. Awarded a GSA contract in 2021, the company continues to bring food service equipment projects to completion on time and to specification using extensive experience, resources, and passion for the industry. For more information, please visit https://www.11400llc.com/.