About Us

A global reach with a neighborhood feel

Our mission and values fuel our effective business model. Our team, with over 150 years of leadership experience, knows exactly how to build a Global Solution for brands, retailers, and distributors.

Our Company

  • Created to provide Focused, Best-in-Class Sales & Marketing Solutions to performance driven brands
  • We have over 150 years of Leadership Experience in the Natural/Speciality, Multi-Cultural, Export and Alternative Channels
  • Strong ethical standards with complete transparency
  • 10% of our net profits are given to the less fortunate
  • Global is a National Minority Certified Company

Mission

To empower our people, our clients, and our customers to achieve their fullest potential

Values

  • Our Core Value: Trust created between parties must be held in the highest regard
  • Values: People – Innovation – Responsibility
  • Vision: To provide the most progressive, effective and focused Global solution for our business partners

Strategy

  • Marketing first approach to all promotional planning
  • Critical Expertise and Knowledge of the Distributor Go to Market
  • National Footprint with Coast to Coast sales reach
  • Best in class Exports Program to over 50 countries

Meet the Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team brings together years of experience, diversity, and unparalleled commitment to our partners, distributors and retailers.

Felix Villa II
President & CEO
Jeff Niedholdt
Vice President of
Sales – Domestic
Tim Mustafa
Vice President of
Sales – Exports
Adelina Maliqi
Director of Exports
Alexis Mordawski
Director of HR
Beth Villa
Office Manager

Alliances

We have unique strategic alliances which help us ensure we are exceeding the expectations of our partners, distributors and retailers.

Alliance: Higher Ground Managed Services
Higher Ground Managed Services
Alliance: GT Universe
GT Universe
Alliance: TriNet
TriNet

Some of the Brands We Represent

We are very proud to represent a broad portfolio of brands which encompass some of the most respected in the food Industry.

Brands We Represent: Vigo
Vigo
Brands We Represent: Alessi
Alessi
Brands We Represent: La Preferida
La Preferida
Brands We Represent: Topo Chico
Topo Chico
Brands We Represent: GoVerden
GoVerden
Brands We Represent: Roussas
Roussas
Brands We Represent: Gamesa
Gamesa
Brands We Represent: Wang
Wang
Brands We Represent: Valentina
Valentina

We measure success by the lives we impact

Since Global’s inception, we have committed ourselves to donating ten percent of net profits to worthy causes and prioritize quality of life for employees.

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Ready to Build a Global Solution?

Global is a company created to represent and serve Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers, Distributors and Consumers.

Contact Us
Global is a company created to represent and serve Manufacturers, Importers, Retailers, Distributors and Consumers, with their complete Domestic, Export, and Military needs.
Global is recognized as a minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) A Certified B Corporation SFA Proud Member
Contact Us
Tel: 630-352-3699
elizabeth.villa@gsmsllc.com
750 Warrenville Rd, Suite 102
Lisle, IL 60532
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