Leadership

Francis Campanale
President, Owner

Lawrence Campanale, Jr.
Secretary, Owner

Charles McBride
Controller

Robert Olseski
Sales Manager

EXCELLENCE IN OUR FOODS FOR 125+ YEARS.
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Timeline: 

1893 – William E. Ryan introduced his poultry business, W.E. Ryan Company, located at the new Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia.  

1894 – 1949 W.E. Ryan was run by William and his son, John Ryan, who operated the business at the Terminal.

1949 – W.E. Ryan Company moved to 2nd & Buttonwood just in time before the Terminal Market went on the decline.  John built up the business from retail to wholesale distribution.

1957 – Francis Campanale begins working for the company and grows familiar with the business.

1961 – Rose and Joseph Campanale, Frank and Lawrence Sr.’s parents, bought the company from the Ryan Family for their sons. 

1962 – Francis Campanale and Lawrence Campanale, Sr. took control upon the business upon John passing away and grew the business together. They immediately began building a reputation of excellence and quality service.

1972 – The company moved to 2325 North American Street, a more modern facility to suit the growing needs of the customers in the greater Tri-State area.

Today – W.E. Ryan Co. remains family-owned and family-operated over three generated by Francis Campanale and Lawrence Campanale, Jr. with experienced and dedicated team members across production, operations, sales, service and more.

Our Team

Jim Kalb
Office Staff

Aaron Dupree
Driver

Mike MacDonald
Driver

John Donald
Driver

Gus Newman
Warehouse Staff

Mitchell Spencer
Warehouse Staff

Leonard Carr
Warehouse Staff

Mark Johnson
Warehouse Staff