SEAFOOD - POULTRY- & MORE
Off The Dock
About Us
Our Story
With over 30 years of food distribution, we pride ourselves in not only the quality and reliability of outstanding product, but also our ability to provide exceptional customer service each & every time.
Off The Dock was established in 1990 as a full-line fresh and frozen seafood processor and distributor in the Midsouth area (TN, MS, AR).
Over the years we have expanded our products to include over 1,600 varieties of the freshest meats, cheeses, seafood, and specialty foods available, making us much more than just a seafood company. Off The Dock operates out of two state-of-the-art, HACCP-certified facilities in Tennessee (Memphis & Nashville).
Our commitment to food quality and safety is ongoing and is of the utmost importance. We regularly perform voluntary self-imposed Silliker third party food safety audits that exceed FDA standards for food facilities. This ensures that our customers receive the very best & safest products available. We most recently implemented GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) SQF designation, the highest food safety standard in the industry.
Meet The Team
Roger Vaughn
President / Owner
Roger Vaughn joined Off The Dock in 2021 as Executive Vice President and, in 2025, became a Partner and was promoted to President. He brings more than 35 years of experience in food service distribution and processing.
Throughout his career, Roger has held a variety of leadership roles, including Distribution Center Manager, Regional Distribution Manager, and Supply Chain Director. In these positions, he has overseen complex distribution networks and negotiated supply chain partnerships supporting some of the nation's largest restaurant chains.
A hands-on leader, Roger enjoys working alongside employees, customers, and supplier partners to develop practical solutions and create opportunities for growth. Whether enhancing operations, expanding services, or investing in employee development, Roger is committed to delivering operational excellence while keeping customers at the center of every decision.
Roger grew up in the Nashville suburb of Antioch and attended Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky. He and his wife, Amy, live in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and are proud parents of four children and grandparents to four grandchildren.
Nate Canter
Director of Compliance
Nate Canter returned to Off The Dock in 2026 after spending nearly four years with one of Norway's largest salmon producers, where he expanded his expertise in seafood processing, food safety, and regulatory compliance. With more than a decade of experience in quality assurance
and food manufacturing, Nate brings extensive knowledge across seafood, beef, and poultry operations.
Having grown up in a family deeply involved in the restaurant industry, Nate developed an early appreciation for quality food, customer service, and the importance of delivering exceptional products. Today, he combines that passion with his expertise in USDA and FDA compliance, HACCP, quality systems, and continuous improvement to help ensure Off The Dock consistently delivers safe, high-quality products to its customers.
Originally from Michigan, Nate now calls the Nashville area home and is proud to be back at Off The Dock, supporting the company's commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
Randy Burnett
Controller
Randy Burnett joined Off The Dock in 2026 as Controller. He brings 20 years of accounting and finance experience in manufacturing and distribution.
Randy has held leadership roles as an Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager. In these positions, he has provided finance and business decision support to leadership, led improvement initiatives of accounting processes and developed high-performing teams to deliver superior customer service and experience.
Randy holds an MBA from Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee and a BBA in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University.
Thomas Sentelle
Director of Operations
Thomas Sentelle joined Off the Dock in 2025 as Operations Manager and in 2026 was promoted to Director of Operations. He brings over 25 years of food service distribution experience, having begun his career as a driver after serving in the Army.
Thomas is known for driving operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction while being a hands-on leader.
Above all, Thomas is a strong believer in building supportive, family-oriented team cultures that help both people and businesses thrive.
Robby Hare
Vice President of Sales and Procurement
Robby Hare started in the food business at 15, but his love of food was something he was born with. A proud New Orleanian, he spent several years in the restaurant industry — working the front of the house and eventually leading the kitchen as head chef — before transitioning into a successful career in food distribution.
After more than 20 years in the industry, including running his own food distribution company and working for a large corporation, Robby joined Off The Dock in the spring of 2023. He finds real reward in working with others across every facet of the business, and he's passionate about developing his team and getting everyone bought into the company's success.
When Robby isn't out on the streets working with the best chefs and restaurateurs in town, you'll find him on the tennis court, at the gym, or in the kitchen. He lives in Thompson's Station, TN, with his wife and two daughters.
Mark Woods
Purchasing Manager/Buyer
Mark Woods started with the company in 2012 as a Sales Associate. Through the past 14+ years gradually took over more and more of the purchasing duties working his way into his current role for the past 6yrs.
A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. 1990 – Culinary Arts Degree with almost 40 years of food service industry experience including line cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, General Manager, Sales, and Purchasing Manager. Mark has a true passion for food and the industry.
Mark is originally from Cape Cod, MA, moved to Nashville shortly after graduating college and has been here ever since.
