URM Stores from Spokane, Washington, has named Roger Ohlhauser as the VP of operations, replacing Kirk Rollings who is retiring. In this role, Ohlhauser will be responsible for the warehouse, facilities and transportation departments. Ohlhauser brings more than 30 years of experience and accomplishments as a manager and leader in the wholesale distribution business. His […]
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Georgia Trend Honors Parker’s Founder/CEO As 2020 Legacy Leader
Georgia Trend magazine has honored Parker’s founder and CEO Greg Parker as a “Legacy Leader” in the September 2020 issue. To celebrate the magazine’s 35th anniversary, Georgia Trend spotlighted 15 business leaders across the state who have made a long-term impact on their communities and on the state as a whole. “The [Parker’s] brand is synonymous with clean, friendly, profitable and philanthropic,” the […]
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PepsiCo Appoints Azevêdo, Andrew To Senior Leadership Roles
PepsiCo has appointed Roberto Azevêdo and Jim Andrew to senior leadership positions. Azevêdo, currently director-general of the World Trade Organization, was named EVP and chief corporate affairs officer, effective Sept. 1. In this newly created role that brings PepsiCo’s public policy, government affairs and communications activities under one umbrella, Azevêdo will focus on solidifying PepsiCo’s external […]
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Schraad & Associates Founder ‘Bill’ Schraad Dies At Age 87
William Theodore “Bill” Schraad Sr., 87, of Edmond, Oklahoma, died Aug. 5, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his immediate family held a private service. Born Dec. 31, 1932, at his parents’ home in Merrill, Iowa, he was the son of the Bernard “Ben” Schraad and Margaret Langel Schraad. As a young child, his family […]
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WEST: Cameron Relaunches Plus 3 Alliance, Rejoins As President
Francis Cameron has announced the relaunch of Plus 3 Alliance and has rejoined the organization as president. Plus 3 Alliance is a consulting service company founded by Cameron and his wife Teri in 2007 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Plus 3 provides services to retail, wholesale and the consumer package goods industries. Cameron is […]
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Sauer Brands Names David Starr New EVP And CFO
David Starr has joined Sauer Brands as EVP and CFO. Starr joins the company from Chicago Custom Foods, a recent acquisition of Sauer Brands, based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Starr has more than 17 years’ experience as a CFO in the food ingredient and medical services industries, as well as extensive prior experience in public accounting. He […]
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Countertop Productions Recently Appointed Cliff Caldwell To EVP
Alexandria, Virginia-based Countertop Productions recently announced the appointment of Cliff Caldwell to EVP, effective June 29, 2020, in an effort to intensify its goal to grow a presence in grocery retail, wholesale and food service, says the company. Caldwell is based out of the company’s national sales office in Atlanta, Georgia. As EVP, Caldwell will […]
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Tyson Names Worpel Director Of Fresh Meats Marketing
Tyson Fresh Meats has appointed Ozlem Worpel the new director of Fresh Meats marketing, a promotion from her previous position of senior brand manager. Worpel will be responsible for leading the organization’s strategic direction across the Fresh Meats brand portfolio, developing new product lines and brand identities. She will also provide direction on a comprehensive sales […]