Alex Kiriakides, Jr., Chairman of the Board A pioneer of total food service for in-plant operations, Alex has been in the food business for more than fifty years. He has built a company which is now the largest independent food service corporation in the Southeast.

Alex Kiriakides, III, President Graduating from Wofford College in 1978, Alex has grown up in the vending and food service business. He provides our customers with the personal attention expected from Atlas, and his expertise makes Atlas a leader in creative innovations and growth.

Terry Elgin, Vice President of Human Resources & Recruitment Services Terry has worked for Atlas/Carolina Career Recruiters for over 15 years. He has extensive background knowledge in human resources, employee relations, risk management and recruiting. Terry’s experience in employee needs assessment, as it relates to Atlas’ products and services, adds an additional source for each of Atlas’ clients.

Our Mission
Atlas’ mission is to provide the highest quality products and services that will surpass our customer’s expectations.

Our Operating Principles
To uphold our image by always maintaining:
- A pleasant and attractive attitude towards our customers
- A professional appearance
- Clean, well-stocked equipment and clean vehicles.

To eliminate waste, unnecessary expense, and cut our cost of operations so that these assets can be applied back to our company’s growth and future needs.

To maintain a sense of respect and understanding towards one another, and the acceptance that change is inevitable and healthy for the future growth of our company.

Alex Kiriakides Jr.
Chairman