History

Since 1956, JOH has worked diligently to become one of the strongest brokers in America. It has established an unrivaled presence in the North East with offices in the Midwest and broker partners throughout the country. None of this growth and expansion would be possible without the support of our many clients, customers and truly amazing JOH’ers.

Harry O’Hare, Sr. would be inspired that the Boston-based food broker he founded in 1956 has not only survived, but blossomed into a full-service sales and marketing company with over 500 Associates and 17 offices.

1956

Company Founded by Harry O’Hare

1965

New JOH Office Opens in Brighton, MA

1979

New JOH Office Opens in Arlington, MA

1986

Formed JOH Sales

1988

Chip O’Hare Purchases the Company

1992

Formed JOH Private Label Division

1993

Formed JOH Produce Division

1994

New Corporate Offices in Billerica, MA

1997

Formed JOH Specialty Division

1997

Opened JOH Albany, NY Office

1998

Formed JOH Confection Division

2001

Opened JOH Metro Office
(NY & NJ)

2002

Opened JOH Upstate Office

2005

Opened JOH Mid-Atlantic Produce Office

2005

Formed JOH Fresh Division

2006

Celebrating 50 Years of Success

2007

Launched JOH Retail Division

2007

OSMG is Founded

2010

John Saidnawey Becomes President & COO

2010

Opened JOH Mid-Atlantic Office

2011

JOH Launches New Brand

2012

Chip O’Hare Named MFA Person of the Year

2013

JOH Launches Kids 360 Charity

2013

Opened JOH Grand Rapids Office

2015

Opened JOH Chicago Office

2016

Celebrating 60 Years of Industry Excellence

2017

JOH Leadership Changes

2017

Opened JOH Minneapolis and JOH Milwaukee Offices