"From Common Ground to Common Good...Being a Servant Leader in Uncertain Times"

In Anthony Lucas’ best seller Common Ground, he describes the violent and turbulent streets of Charlestown. Despite compelling odds, Andy LaVallee, not only survived these tough times, but had a reason to believe he could turn the odds against him into a significant outcome.

During his teen years, he learned the bakery trade while taking public transportation to Quinzani Bakery in the south end of Boston. After a 7-year stint at Quinzani he decided it was time to go out on his own. So during the winter of 1977, Andy bought a station wagon for $400 dollars to deliver bread on the way home from his full-time job. A year later at the age of 23, he formulated and delivered to Lou Nocera the Famous Chateau Bread of today.

Boston College, Boston University, Gillette Stadium, Roche Brothers Markets, The Aquitaine Group, The Four Seasons, The Intercontinental Hotel, and of course The Chateau, are just a few of over 400 customers who look to LaVallee’s “The Bakery Specialist” for service and advice when putting their bakery and menu needs together. A collection of over 23 international and domestic suppliers assist and support LaVallee’s competitive drive, passion, and substantial growth in the food service and retail marketplace.

The secret of the LaVallee Bakery Distributors success is how Andy and his family view the world. Through a faith-based management style supporting servant leadership, Andy has compelling guiding principles that allow him to make clear decisions and effectively lead his organization. Come hear the LaVallee Bakery “Rags to Riches” story and Andy’s beliefs for giving back, serving your customer and your employees, and how his faith guides his daily interactions in all he does.

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