Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has announced new leadership succession plans with the appointment of Christopher Boever as the company’s CEO, starting May 23. In connection, Joe Oblas will transition to the new position of chief growth officer. These changes are a part of a long-term succession plan that the company says allows for an […]
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Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Midwest
Sargento Foods Promotes Sales Leaders To New VP Positions
Plymouth, Wisconsin-based Sargento Foods has announced new leadership roles for Chris Regennitter and Joy Judski. Regennitter has assumed the role of SVP of sales, consumer products division, and Judski has taken on the position of VP of sales. In his new role, Regennitter will lead the sales organization, including category management, retail execution and sales planning, with a goal […]
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RSA America Hires Easley And Osborne For Executive Positions
Chicago-based RSA America has announced that Robert Easley will serve as its chief growth officer and Mark Osborne as director of retail execution. Easley served as SVP operations, chief change officer and chief marketing officer at H-E-B. At RSA America, he will lead all strategic business development and sales partnership activities to grow the company. “The […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Northeast
Edible Garden Appoints 3 Industry Executives To Board Of Directors
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Inc. has appointed three new independent members to the company’s board of directors as of May 4: Mathew McConnell, Tracy Nazzaro and Ryan Rogers. McConnell has served as CEO of Marco Polo Securities Inc.’s MPS Chaperone and Distribution business since March 2020. In this position, he oversees international equities, […]
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NGA Enhances Member Advocacy Services With Several Key Hires
The National Grocers Association has announced several new hires to bolster the NGA’s advocacy efforts and member services. Stephanie Johnson has joined NGA as VP of government relations. Johnson will be responsible for NGA’s food and nutrition issues and will advise the NGA Foundation on its federal nutrition program grant work. Johnson joins NGA from the […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Mission Produce Appoints Bulow As President And COO
Oxnard, California-based Mission Produce Inc. has named Timothy Bulow as president and COO, effective no later than Aug. 1. Steve Barnard, Mission’s founder, will continue to serve in his role as CEO and a member of the company’s board of directors. “Tim is a versatile and results-driven executive who has a great appreciation for global […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Giant Food Hires Wanner As VP Of Human Resources
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has hired Brian Wanner as VP of human resources, effective May 9. In his new role, Wanner will be responsible for leading end-to-end human resources functions, including spearheading the development and evolution of a human resources strategy that continues to foster a culture of inclusion, learning and engagement. Previously, Wanner served as […]
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Calavo Growers Announces Departure Of CFO Matute
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., an avocado-industry provider of value-added fresh food, has announced Mariela Matute, CFO, will be leaving for a CFO role at another company. She will remain with Calavo through May 19 to assist with the transition. Brian W. Kocher, Calavo’s president and CEO, will assume the role of the company’s […]