William Irby
Produce Team Leader

Will, you've worked in a few different departments at Evanston South. What draws you to the Produce team?

I like my team members, and the that we get to interact with every customer that comes into the store every day.

What do you do when you're not at Whole Foods Market?

I enjoy riding my bike and playing basketball whenever I get a chance.

Monica Torres
Bakery Associate Team Leader

Monica, you transferred to this store from our neighbor Whole Foods Market, just a few blocks north. What do you like about the Bakery department here at EVS?

Everything, because everything is new from the recent multi-department remodel! I like the environment here, and the people are friendly. I also like that we can really use our imaginations. We can decorate pastries and cakes in whatever way we want. We get to be creative.

What's your favorite Whole Foods Market product?

Everything with cream. Parfait Cups, Cream Cakes. Anything with custard or whipped cream.

And what do you like to do outside of work?

I'm a mom. As soon as I get home, my two boys get all my attention.

Nathan Hubbart
Seafood Associate Team Leader

Nathan, you've been working at Whole Foods Market for around three years.  What's your favorite part of working in Seafood?

Learning all the binomial names of the fish we sell, and learning little facts about each fish.

What are your interests outside of work?

I love literature, jazz, Elliot Smith, and sitting in a car that is so covered in snow that light can't peak in.

Matt Lenetzky
Meat Team Leader

Matt, you've been with Whole Foods Market for four and a half years.  What keeps you with us, and with the meat department?

My favorite thing about Whole Foods is the people I work with. This is especially true about this location. I also like that I get a chance to provide personalized butchering services that customers might not get at conventional retailers.

What do you buy from the Meat department?

I am a fan of the grass-fed beef items. Especially the stew beef; I like to slow-cook it with vegetables.

How do you spend your free time?

I am secretly a computer geek. The rest of my time is committed to Whole Foods Market.

Karen Holzmann
Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader

Karen, you've worked at a few different Whole Foods Market locations. What do you like about working with the company?

My favorite thing about working at Whole Foods Market is the fact that there is always something new to learn, and team members are encouraged to learn as much as they can.  At Evanston South, everyone knows everyone in the store! If you don't have the answer to something, then someone will always help you out.

What Whole Foods Market product do you recommend?

My favorite product is the Sonoma Chicken Salad from Prepared Foods! I use it in sandwiches, wraps, and have it on lettuce as a light lunch.

What do you like to do when you're not at work?

I help to cook for a Masonic Lodge twice a month, and I'am also involved in a Masonic youth group for boys called DeMolay.

Stephanie Rucker
Whole Body Team Leader

Stephanie, you've worked for Whole Foods Market for 3 years.  What do you like about the Whole Body department here at Evanston South?

I have a passionate and knowledgeable Whole Body team that I enjoy working with.  At Whole Foods Market there is constant growth and development.  We love talking to with customers and not only sharing our knowledge, but also learning from them.  Our store has a great atmosphere and everyone works as a team.

What are your favorite products in Whole Body?

My absolute favorite bodycare lines are Alba, Depth and Evan Healy.  I also swear by the Garden of Life Vitamin Code, Rainbow Light Advanced Enzyme Optima and Nordic Naturals fish oil.

What keeps you busy outside of work?

Travel, movies, photography and endless hours online.

John F. Parker
Customer Service Team Leader

John, you've been working at this store for six years, since before it became a Whole Foods Market. What do you like about Evanston South?

I like the customers and team members, and building relationships with customers.

What's your favorite Whole Foods Market product?

Wine. If customers buy four or five bottles, we inform them of our 10% discount, and often times, they buy one or two more bottles.

What do you do when you're not on the clock?

I enjoy reading, especially history or biographies.