About Us

KitchenTech, Inc. was incorporated in October 2000 and began providing service in early 2001, with one service vehicle.  We have added three more and are in the process of purchasing our fifth service van in only 1 year of service.

We credit our high quality of workmanship, commitment to excellence and perserverance, plus the ability to be flexible for our customers as our main assets. It is these assets which set us apart from other restaurant equipment companies. We believe that KitchenTech Inc serves the customer's best interests and will make every effort to reach that goal.

KitchenTech Inc currently employs seven full-time and seven part-time employees who are all dedicated to the same goal - the best service possible for our customers.

Our Philosophy

KitchenTech Inc. strives to become the premiere commercial food equipment repair company in the Washington Metropolitan area. We believe our core values are: quality, integrity, perseverance and the attitude to do whatever is necessary to get the job done.

Our People

Glen Petitt

As President of KitchenTech Inc, Glen Petitt has over 20 years experience in the commercial kitchen and restaurant industry.  He began his career in the HVAC shops at Fort Belvoir, Virginia as an apprentice and worked on both residential and commercial cooking, laundry, and ventilation equipment.  In 1985, he took a position with a local service company as a mechanic, working his way up to service manager.
After spending over 16 years with this service company, Glen decided to start his own company in 2000.
Glen used the experiences of these 20 years to form his philosophy of a company dedicated to the best possible service at a fair rate with the emphasis on customer communication and satisfaction.
Glen has attended several equipment manufacturer's training and certification programs including: Champion Industries, Gaylord Industries, Moyer Diebel, and Perlick Corporation.
Glen has also been certified by CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Service Association) in Electric Service, and certified as required by EPA to reclaim and work with refrigerants.  He has also been to a number of seminars for various refrigeration, ice machine and control systems in an attempt to keep informed on the latest developments in the field.

Dave Richardson

As the Vice President of KitchenTech Inc., Dave has over ten years experience in the industry.  Dave has formerly worked for 2 companies in the area with an excellent background in refrigeration and equipment installation.
Dave's position with his former employer was as the Lead Ice Machine/Refrigeration Technician and also spent many months in a dual role as their Warehouse Manager. Dave shares Glen's beliefs that the customer deserves the best service we can provide with an emphasis on communication and client satisfaction.
Dave has attended service seminars for Champion Industries, Moyer Diebel, Hoshizaki America Inc., Manitowoc Ice Inc. and Copeland Compressors, as well as certified as required by EPA to reclaim and work with refrigerants.