Our Team

Jon Woods

PRESIDENT

Jon is well versed in developing solutions for institutional and other food service clientele, drawing on more than 30 years of experience to offer a wealth of equipment and design solutions. He has worked in all aspects of the food service equipment business including, accounting, purchasing, sales, installation, estimating & bidding, project management, and design. He has experience in all the market segments with a focus more on institutional feeding and large production kitchens, although very well versed in the other market segments as well. He has designed and managed small projects as simple as just a walk-in cooler to very large projects ranging in several million dollars.

Prior to founding FSDS in 2010, Jon was designing and consulting for 8 years. Along with the team, he creates detailed specifications, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals for use by the architect and engineers for building and construction.

Patrick Tooher

DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGER

Patrick has extensive experience in the fast-paced environment of restaurants and bars. He has worked in many front of the house and back of the house positions over the years in the restaurant industry. In 2016, he switched gears and leaned on his engineering education to begin a career in the food service design and project management fields. In this role he developed the skills to coordinate and manage numerous aspects of commercial kitchen design and installation. Specializing in design-build projects, he brings to the team the hands-on foodservice industry experience that is critical in helping clients achieve optimal operational efficiencies.

Patrick works closely with the team to create layout and mechanical drawings, select equipment, produce equipment manuals, and formulate project budgets. He interacts with the client, engineers, architects, and industry sources to create intuitive designs and manage projects with great communication skills.

David Mackey

DESIGN ASSOCIATE

David’s career in food service began while working in the kitchen at a boy scout camp helping to prepare, deliver, and serve meals to camp attendees and staff.  He experienced first hand what it’s like to work in a kitchen and how the flow of it can be just as important as the choice of equipment being used.

Stepping out of the kitchen setting, David got his first drafting job working in an architectural firm focused on residential housing.  Through this position, he learned about building and designing floor plans, managing heavy workloads and meeting deadlines, all of which are essential in his field.  The first experience marrying his food service background with his drafting abilities occurred when he joined the team of a food service dealership.  There he learned how the supply side of the industry works.  With his time drafting combined with various kitchen and restaurant experience, this allowed him to accelerate his learning in his field.

Rebecca Woods

Project Administrator & Marketing Director

Rebecca’s professional experience and interest developed while working at a museum and science center where she was responsible for customer service, membership plans, fundraising, and various administrative tasks.  She then worked for a large food service dealership that sold commercial food service equipment, performing similar administrative duties.

Rebecca was a fire fighter and 911 dispatcher for several years until starting a family.  Her dispatch duties taught her strong critical thinking skills and quick-thinking skills. Alongside her husband, Jon, she helped start FSDS and has been involved in the business since the beginning in 2010.

Rebecca is highly creative and currently maintaining the website, portfolio, proposals, and any other marketing needs the company may have.  She has also taken on administrative tasks such as billing and helping with specification writing.

Michaela Betts

Project Coordinator

Michaela began her professional career in the food service industry in 2021, gaining valuable experience with a prestigious walk-in cooler and freezer manufacturing company in South Mississippi. She started her career as a Sales Secretary and later advanced to a Customer Account Representative, where she played an integral role in providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with sales representatives, dealers, consultants, and customers.

During her time in the sales department, Michaela managed a variety of responsibilities, including answering and directing phone calls, processing warranties, preparing walk-in cooler and freezer quotes, handling purchase orders, and coordinating approvals. This experience strengthened her organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, time management, and commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Michaela will be stepping into a new role at FSDS as the Project Coordinator, utilizing many of her customer service skills.  She will be tracking quotes and drawings, managing projects internally, assisting with specification writing, and many other tasks.

Michaela is thrilled to continue her career in the food service industry and looks forward to expanding her knowledge and expertise in commercial kitchens. She is eager to learn more about the industry, develop lasting professional relationships, and provide valuable solutions to customers and industry partners.

Design Associates

We have several Design Associates. They produce our drawing layouts including schematic design phase, mechanical layouts, schedules, detail drawings and bid documents.

All associates work very closely with Jon and the architectural team to ensure accurate and detailed drawings. The attention to detail and coordination with all the aspects of each project makes each one a valuable asset to the team at FSDS.