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The Freedom Staff

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Alberto Santana

Account Executive
Ext: 248
DID: 1-727-999-2536

Antonio Davis

Quality Control Inspector
Ext: 223
DID: 1-727-835-0288

Blake Payne

Accounting Officer
Ext: 249
DID: 1-727-999-2524

Bob Miller

Sales Manager
Ext: 218
DID: 1-727-835-0283

Bryan Lane

Account Executive
Ext: 216
DID: 1-727-835-0281

Chase Geheb

Account Executive
Ext: 262
DID: 1-813-692-2916

Christopher DePaolo

Sales Manager
Ext: 215
DID: 1-727-835-1423

Colin Hausman

Account Executive
Ext: 246
DID: 1-727-835-1162

Denise Marsh

HR Generalist
Ext: 207
DID: 1-727-835-1397

Elijah Thomas

Sales Manager
Ext: 214
DID: 1-727-835-0279

Emma Luo

Account Executive
Ext: 256
DID: 1-813-692-7829

Ethan Mckay

Excess & Inventory
Solutions Specialist
Ext: 265
DID: 1-727-999-2522

Farres Bayyat

Systems Programmer
Ext: 208
DID: 1-727-835-1398

Gerardine Gonzalez-Lugo

Gerardine Gonzalez-Lugo

Administrative Assistant
Ext: 226
DID: 1-727-835-1428

Gernard Mincey

Level 1 Inspector
Ext: 242
DID: 1-727-835-1506

Ian Appleby

Sales Manager
Ext: 240
DID: 1-727-835-1504

Ian Tottle

Ian Tottle

Account Executive
Ext: 217
DID: 1-727-835-0282

Jack Pickrem

Account Executive
Ext: 237
DID: 1-727-835-0289

Jamee Kemp

Account Executive
Ext: 232
DID: 1-727-835-0273

Jason Appleby

Sales Manager
Ext: 213
DID: 1-727-835-0278

Joseph Alvarez

Level 2 Inspector
Ext: 241
DID: 1-727-835-1505

Justin Mills

Account Executive
Ext: 236
DID: 1-727-999-2541

Katelynn Pensyl

Account Executive
Ext: 244
DID: 1-727-835-1508

Kiara Castillo

Sales Assistant
Ext: 200
DID: 1-727-835-1162

Maria Cuellar-Elms

Maria Cuellar-Elms

Account Executive
Ext: 258
DID: 1-813-692-7456

Maxine McKay

Level 2 Inspector
Ext: 257
DID: 1-850-307-5738

Nick Lumpkin

Level 3 Inspector Lead
Ext: 252
DID: 1-727-835-0275

Nicholas Van Burk

Systems Programmer
Ext: 220
DID: 1-727-835-1425

Richard Bailey

Warehouse Manager
Ext: 263
DID: 1-813-592-0967

Robby Green

Shipping & Receiving
Ext: 222
DID: 1-727-835-0285

Sianna Eldert

Marketing Specialist
Ext: 253
DID: 1-727-999-2517

Tiffany Davis

Tiffany Davis

Account Executive
Ext: 268
DID: 1-727-835-0287

Theresa Van Heste

Sales Assistant
Ext: 255
DID: 1-727-999-2535

Will Blair

Account Executive
Ext: 219
DID: 1-727-835-1424

Zachary Pruitt

Account Executive
Ext: 243
DID: 1-727-835-1507

Zahra Hamade

Account Executive
Ext: 233
DID: 1-727-835-0286

Carl DePaolo

CARL DEPAOLO

CEO/President

Carl founded Freedom in 1999, along with his partners, following a successful career in sales and management at two of the world’s largest independent distributors of their time.  Today, Carl has the benefit of 37 years as one of the industry’s top performers in sales and management, and two and half decades as CEO/President of Freedom.  He believes in surrounding himself with excellence and experts in their field, as well as the simple philosophy of always putting the customer, the employee, and the company before profit.  “The biggest perks of this job is all the people whose lives I get to be a part of, customer or employee.  Suddenly realizing the person you’re talking with, you’ve been talking to since the early 1990’s, is a big deal!  Says something.  I take that very seriously.  Having the benefit of taking part in a young employee’s journey towards success is more rewarding then any paycheck.

Crystal DePaolo

CRYSTAL DEPAOLO

Chief Marketing Officer

One of the Founders of Freedom, Crystal started her career in Electronics Distribution in 1992 in Sales and Purchasing.  Crystal plays many roles at Freedom, most importantly as our marketing expert.  From Special Client Services and Customer, Public, & Employee relations, to promotional supplies and Branding, Crystal ensures everyone involved with Freedom’s success is left with a genuine and lasting impression.  Crystal goes above and beyond to make certain our customers, employees, and business partners know they are part of the Freedom Family.

John McKay

JOHN MCKAY

President of Sales

John joined Freedom in 2015 and has over 32 years of Electronic Distribution experience. He has a passion for customer partnerships and is an incisive change manager adept at overcoming inter- and intra-company barriers to roll-out strategic action plans and improve transparency. A team leader who combines demonstrated business aptitude with the verbal skill set to communicate goals and strategy clearly and effectively to shareholders at all levels of the organization.

JOHN MAGEE

VP of Sales

As Vice President John is responsible for sales and operational initiatives that are meant to enhance customer engagement, position Freedom for long term profitable growth, and support the success of Freedom’s customers worldwide. His experience in developing sales professionals and sales management is important to Freedom’s continued growth strategy.
Mr. Magee brings over 30 years of electronics distribution experience from both the franchised and independent segments. He has serviced customer and supplier relationships throughout his career and brings a flexible, customer service attitude to all Freedom’s constituents. Mr. Magee is a graduate of Rutgers University with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Philosophy. He was a resident of the Philadelphia area until re-locating to Tampa in 2015.

JOHN HARTNETT

Director Of Quality

John is the Director of Quality overseeing Freedom’s Quality Management Systems and maintaining our position at the forefront of best industry practices. He aligns Freedom’s high-quality, and customer first focus processes with our customer’s requirements including regulatory compliance. John has 20 years of Quality Management experience in electronics distribution and medical devices manufacturing, and is key in fostering our pursuit of excellence and the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Past quality successes include the Manufacturers Association of Florida Manufacturer of the Year Award and the SBA National Exporter of the Year Award.

ANDREW HUGGINS

VP of Finance

Andrew joined Freedom in 2024, bringing 20 years of financial leadership experience across diverse industries.  He has extensive expertise in streamlining operational processes, implementing internal controls, and introducing new financial process software’s.  Andrew believes that ‘the accounting department’s customers include both internal team members and external clients.’ He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida.

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