Employee Spotlight: Ben Bumgarner

Meet Ben Bumgarner, one of the friendly faces making APS Charlotte run smoothly every day! With 7 years of experience in his position and a year at APS, Ben brings skill, energy, and a love for both work and play. Here’s a little more about him:

Years at APS: 1 year, but 7 years at my position as a sales rep

Favorite Food: Pasta carbonara

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Favorite Teams: College basketball: Duke, NBA: Hornets, NFL: Panthers, Premier League: Manchester United

Who’s the Best Athlete of All Time? Has to be Messi or Michael Jordan

Would You Rather Be a Famous Actor or Musician? Actor — it would be cool to see myself on the big screen!

Favorite Thing About Working Here: Has to be the people I work with. That includes inside the office and my customers.

If you see Ben out and about crushing sales for APS, stop to say hi! And if he’s your sales rep, send him a text and let him know he’s APS newsletter famous.

Did You Know We Carry…

Great kitchens aren’t just about skill—they’re about staying organized and ready for anything. That’s where food labels (day dot labels, dissolvable labels, use-first labels) and piping bags (12” and 18”) come in.

From marking food freshness to keeping prep stations tidy and piping the perfect finishing touches, these small items make a big impact in the kitchen. Piping bags aren’t just for desserts; they’re used for portioning sauces, filling pastries, decorating plates, and even precision plating for entrees. When everything’s labeled and ready to go, your team can focus on what really matters: making every dish shine.