Hoshizaki America appointed David Sellers to serve as vice president of engineering. Sellers previously served as senior director of engineering.

Hoshizaki America promoted Omar Marrero to regional sales director for the Southeast region. 

Hoshizaki America promotes two employees.

Hoshizaki Alliance, a group of commercial foodservice equipment companies that are part of Hoshizaki Group’s Americas region, will make two personnel updates to its leadership team, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Hoshizaki America promoted Sean Evans to regional sales director for the South-Central Region.

Hoshizaki America tapped company veteran Kelly Marincik to serve as director of strategic accounts management. She joined Hoshizaki in 2005 and most recently served as regional sales director for the manufacturer’s Southcentral territory.

Hoshizaki America appointed company veteran Jake Kimmel to serve as director of training.

Hoshizaki America appointed Seth Sawyer to serve as director of product management — refrigeration and Lori Northeim has been director of marketing for the Georgia-based manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment.

Hoshizaki Alliance promoted Bret Eldridge to vice president of strategic accounts and hired Dianna Nielsen to serve as vice president of global accounts. The company also appointed Joel Horn to serve as senior vice president, general counsel.

Hoshizaki America promoted Sally Ray to vice president of marketing.

Hoshizaki America promoted Steve Wright manager, strategic dealers, hired John Blizzard to serve as manager of strategic sales and named Kevin Geyer an area sales manager.

Hoshizaki America appointed Sandra Raffe to the newly created role of vice president of refrigeration. 

Allan Dziwoki was promoted to president of Hoshizaki America. Chris Karssiens, who previously held that role, remains with the company as Hoshizaki Americas region president.

No longer relying on the roller grill, convenience stores are continuing to transform their foodservice programs to give restaurants a run for their money.

As anyone who runs a commercial kitchen knows, only the strong survive. Just like our legendary ice makers, we’ve designed our expanding Steelheart Series to survive conditions that would send lesser equipment to the scrap yard. That is why Hoshizaki is Beyond Strong.

For authentic Southern cuisine, folks in Georgia know where to go — Curious Kitchen and Bar in Senoia and its sister restaurant, The Curious Pig in Peachtree City.

Hoshizaki America appointed Allan Dziwoki as the company’s new senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Hoshizaki Corporation appointed Chris Karssiens to the new role of president of the Americas region. He will serve in this role concurrently with his current position as president of Hoshizaki America. Other equipment lines that are part of Hoshizaki’s Americas region include Lancer Worldwide, Jackson WWS and ACOS Marcom.

Hoshizaki America appointed Stephanie Wall to vice president regional sales, responsible for sales of Hoshizaki products in the USA and Canada.

Hoshizaki America removed the interim from his title and made Chris Karssiens president of the Georgia-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.

Chris Karssiens was appointed interim president of Hoshizaki America. He replaces James McDowell, who left the company for personal reasons, per a release announcing the transition.

A Q&A with Sally Ray, marketing manager, Hoshizaki America, Inc.