Greg Lukasik, 34
Sales, Bartolotta LLC, Archbald, PA
June 12, 2026 | 3 min to read
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Hometown: Dunmore, PA
Hobbies: Baseball, Golf, Darts, Working out
Family/Community: Married, 3 children, Abington Heights Volunteer Assistant Varsity High School Baseball Coach, Saint Anthony’s Church, Volunteer at Saint Francis Soup Kitchen
Motto in life: The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Lukasik has been with Bartolotta for more than a decade, consistently delivering results, while strengthening long-term customer relationships. He combines industry knowledge with a sharp instinct for market timing and expanding key accounts.
He started in the produce industry in July 2014 with William Rosenstein & Sons, handling procurements for institutions. Shortly after, he transitioned into sales, while still maintaining the procurement business. In 2017, he moved to sales manager until the company was sold in 2019. In September 2019, he joined Bartolotta’s sales team to specialize in California veg and citrus. He also works with Bartolotta’s sister company, Atlantic Fresh Trading, and its watermelon growing facility in Sycamore, GA.
In 2025, he reached over $10 million in sales. Beyond the numbers, he mentors the younger team members and greatly contributes to the office growth, work ethic and integrity.
Q: How did you begin working in the produce industry and why?
Ironically, I didn’t have produce on my radar. I saw an ad on Craigslist and didn’t even apply when I saw two years of produce experience needed. A couple of weeks later, I met Jay Rosenstein, and I told him I was looking for jobs, and he mentioned the ad which I did not apply for due to my lack of experience. He hired me and explained being new was good, as I came in with no bad habits, and I could learn hands-on at the wholesale experience. I am thankful he took a chance on me 12 years ago.
Q: What do you wish you knew when you first started your career?
Never be afraid to put yourself out there. This industry is built on relationships. And relationships don’t develop through emails. This industry is as rewarding as the effort you want to put into it. Never be afraid to say “I don’t know.” Get the right answer and be truthful about the information you are giving instead of guessing.
Q: What is the one thing in produce that you are most passionate about?
My customers and the relationships that come with them. It’s hard to call people your “customers” when you aren’t just discussing produce. You are discussing family, sports, and just life in general. I consider myself one of the luckiest people to be able to call my customers my friends.
Q: What do you think drives growth the most in the industry?
Demand will always be the driving force in the produce industry. And the cornerstone of this industry is the farmer. Reliability, trust, and innovation are also major driving factors. A combination of all these factors leads to this industry continuing to be successful on a large scale.
Q: What are some trends you think fuel consumers to purchase more produce?
Consistency, from both a quality and price standpoint, are the biggest driving factors. If pricing stays consistent and the quality is there, then people are more open with the trust you built.
Q: What advice would you give someone new to the produce industry?
Learn what you are selling. Take the trip to the farm. Go to the shows. The relationships you build are everything. Put your face out there. Be adaptable. Nothing is ever predictable with produce, and it’s your job to be able to learn to roll with it and come up with a plan that works.
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