Michael Klong, President
Michael Klong has been President of The Classic Group since 1999 and has been involved with the business since its founding in 1989. He is responsible for marketing, logistics and client service. Michael is a native of Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Logistics.
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago White Sox
Favorite TV Show: Tie between 24 & Curb your Enthusiasm
Best Part about working at The Classic Group: Facing challenges as a team, rising to them, and watching people grow and become more confident as a result; the unlimited access to great coffee is not a bad perk as well.
Favorite Item Classic Sells: Sorry, how can I pick just one when they are all so enticing? How about going to the
order form section right now and see for yourself?

Jim Carbone, Executive Vice-President
Jim Carbone has been Executive Vice-President of The Classic Group since 2007 and previously was active as a key supplier of all equipment for The Classic Group from 2002-2007. Jim has over 20 years experience in the Vending & Coffee Service Industry ranging from owning another Vending Company to owning an Equipment Distribution Business. Jim is responsible for overseeing day to day operations. He is on the Board of Directors for The Illinois Automatic Merchandising Council as well as been Chairman of many Committees for the IAMC. Jim is a native of Chicago, and lives in the suburbs with his wife and 2 sons.
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Blackhawks & Cubs (depending on the season)
Favorite Activity outside of Work: Golf and Skiing
Best Part about working at The Classic Group: Days just fly by. It never gets boring as everyday brings a
new challenge. Growing our business and firming up current relationships with customers who turn into
Good Friends with time.
Favorite Item Classic Sells: See Mike’s answer. I Agree Whole Heartedly!

Dana Capra, Office Manager
If you have called the Classic Group chances are you have spoken with our highly talented multitasking extraordinaire, Office Manager Dana Capra. Dana oversees customer service, new orders, and has the unique ability to handle just about any task thrown at her. Dana has worked at the Classic Group for 2 years and brought with her an additional 7 years of experience as an administrative assistant to the President of a large corporation.
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Sports Team: CHICAGO CUBS
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Best Part about working at The Classic Group: Having one on one relationships with customers
Favorite Item Classic Sells: Coffee Mate French Vanilla Creamer…..mmmmmmm

Eric Rubin, Sales & Client Services
Graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Economic Development, Mr. Rubin has taken his extensive knowledge in sales & client services to the The Classic Group, heading up the sales team for among the fast growing companies in the Chicagoland area.
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmigiana
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite TV Show: South Park
Best Part about working at The Classic Group: Meeting new people and learning about the company they work for.
Favorite Item Classic Sells: Lemonheads

Danny LoCash, Operations & Repairs
Danny moved to Chicago from Las Vegas in 2007 and has a vast array of experience in food service. Mr. LoCash is responsible for, amongst other things, keeping our clients satisfied when machines malfunction. Danny is also in charge of much that goes on behind the scenes at Classic, keeping our customers happy and service running smoothly.
Favorite Food:  Without a doubt Italian
Favorite Sports Team:  The one true team of chicago and the Classic Group, the Chicago Cubs (Danny likes cheering for losers)
Favorite T.V. Show: The office reigns supreme
Best Part about working at The Classic Group: My favorite part is working with a team that works hard to get things done and there is never a dull moment.
Favorite Item Classic Sells: I would have to say just the 20oz Classic Coca Cola