All-Star Staff
Our Team Make the Difference
The experienced team at STAR looks forward to providing you with comprehensive restaurant equipment services. From preventative maintenance and expert repairs to commercial kitchen design and equipment procurement and installation, our employees work hard to bring you peace of mind and find efficient solutions.
Nichole Wade
Service Coordinator
Travis Nissen
Senior Service Technician
Lynn Burns
Accounting Specialist
Dennis Snyder
Service Manager
Certified Expertise You Can Trust
At STAR, some of our technicians hold CFESA certification, reflecting their commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development. This nationally recognized certification means they have completed specialized training and passed rigorous exams to master the repair and maintenance of commercial foodservice equipment. With CFESA-certified experts on our team, you can have confidence that your equipment is being serviced by professionals who follow industry best practices and prioritize long-term performance and safety.
Our Story
Over the Years
1973
Star is Born
Barb & Jerry Duenow founded Star Equipment and began servicing Eastern Iowa.
1993
New Owner
David Sherman purchased Star and ran the business for 25 years, helping to grow the brand name.
2018
Rapids Steps In
Rapids purchases Star to expand the breadth of services available from a single convenient source.
2021
Moving Day
Star is relocated to Marion, IA to share facilities with its parent company, Rapids Wholesale.
“At Star we’re one big family. A lot of employees have been here for a long time so it really feels like family.”
Lynn B. Accounting Specialist
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