--- title: "PMR Preview: Mike Whitten" description: Get to know one of PMR's principals, Mike Whitten. 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As one of the principals, he’s seen firsthand how foodservice has evolved: through consolidation, rising costs, and now, the growing role of technology. But at the heart of it all, Mike’s motivation stays the same: good people, good food, and a good challenge. ### Tell us a bit about yourself. How did you wind up at PMR? I merged my Rep group with PMR in 2010. It's been almost 16 years! Time flies! ### What do you enjoy most about working at PMR? Working with [good people who are, without a doubt, the best in our industry](https://pmreps.com/team/). ### What excites you most about your job? I enjoy mentoring our employees. ### How did you get started in the foodservice business? I worked for an equipment dealer in college… obviously, it stuck! ### What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the restaurant industry today? Inflation – restaurants are struggling with spiraling costs. ### Are there any current trends in foodservice that stand out to you? Consolidation in the industry on all levels. ### Where do you see the future of the industry headed?  AI will have a huge impact on the future of the industry. It will be interesting to see where it goes. ### What is your favorite restaurant, and why? [Litton’s in Knoxville](https://www.facebook.com/littons/). Best burger in Tennessee! #### If you could pick three dinner guests, living or dead, who would they be and why? - John Ward – University of Tennessee legend - Gerald Ford – who picked up the pieces - Jimmy Buffett – for the good times! ### What are some of your passions outside of work? Well, I try to play golf. After 50 years of playing, I’ve finally figured out I may need to change hobbies! ### Who are your biggest influences? Two people: - Morgan Fraley who took me under his wing early in my career and taught me a LOT about foodservice equipment. - My former business partner, Terry McGovern, who offered me opportunity and mentorship in the manufacturers' rep world. ### What is the one item you can’t leave home without? Unfortunately, my cell phone! ### Where did you grow up? Any interesting places you’ve lived throughout your life? I grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, waaaaay before it became a trendy place to live. ### What is your favorite vacation destination? You can’t beat the 30a beaches (in the Florida panhandle). ### What’s at the top of your bucket list? I would like to travel to the western U.S. and Canada (and maybe play a little more golf). 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