Ken Harris will become vice president of sales for ACP, Inc., an Ali Group company, effective October 2.

Franke Foodservice Systems tapped Toby Campbell to serve as vice president of global marketing.

Alto-Shaam named Steve Maahs its new CEO and announced former CEO Karen Hansen will now serve as chairman of the board.

Foodservice industry veteran Jennifer Rennon Allen was named director of sales for Tuxton, a wholesaler of dinnerware and ovenware products for the foodservice industry.

Former Franke Foodservice Systems executive Jason Meredith is now director of sales for Carpigiani, a North Carolina-based factory that’s part of Ali Group.

Welbilt made a trio of updates to its sales organization. Jo Heitzman will retire from her role as vice president of global strategic accounts for Welbilt, effective October 2, 2023.

Rational USA made four updates to its key accounts team.

New York-based Winholt Equipment Group hired Michael Chick to serve as vice president of sales. Chick will lead both Winholt’s retail and foodservice sales teams.

Company veteran Ryan Blackman was named vice president of marketing and communications for the Ali Group, effective September 1, 2023.

Matt Kampert was named president of Lincoln Foodservice, a Welbilt brand, effective September 1, 2023. The company also announced plans to transition Lincoln’s manufacturing plant into its Shrevepark facility in the Shreveport, La., area.

Migali Industries appointed John Babila to the position of president of national foodservice equipment sales for the New Jersey-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.

Mark Klindera was named president of Venancio USA, a Brazilian commercial cooking equipment manufacturer with a U.S. headquarters in Florida.

Hatco Corp. promoted Ryan Catarozoli to director of key accounts for the Milwaukee-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.

Welbilt named Nick Patterson senior vice president of technology. In addition, Welbilt increased Oscar Villa’s scope of responsibility to include Merco. Villa serves as president of Frymaster, too.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Ali Group made changes at two of its operating companies.

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam made a trio of updates to its national accounts team.

Cal-Mil added two regional sales directors: Claudia Harry and Ryan Weigel. Harry now represents Cal-Mil in its Southeastern territory and Weigel in the manufacturer’s Northeast territory.

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Duke Manufacturing hired Nedra Sadorf to serve as the company’s newly created chief marketing officer.

Michael Torrescano was introduced as vice president of sales for Flexeserve, a manufacturer of hot food holding equipment.

Flexeserve, Refrigerated Solutions Group, Duke and Thermodyne announce updates to their teams.

Thermodyne Foodservice Products hired Randy Fisher to serve as director of culinary operations. In his new position, Fisher will oversee and manage all culinary activities at Thermodyne, per a company release.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Winco acquired Bar Maid Corp., a producer of products for bars, restaurants, hotels, convention facilities and event catering. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Former Reynolds Consumer Products executive Craig Cappel was named chief executive officer of Hoffmaster Group, Inc., a manufacturer of disposable tableware products. Hoffmaster is a portfolio company of Wellspring Capital Management and Gamut Capital Management.

Refrigerated Solutions Group, the parent company for refrigeration lines Master-Bilt and Norlake, hired Steve Chappell to serve as vice president of sales, food retail.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby added to its portfolio by acquiring TERRY Water Treatment Solutions.

BSI and Food Service Holdings, Inc. promoted Mandi Vessey to eastern regional sales manager.

Alto-Shaam appointed Greg Taylor to serve as culinary resources manager and corporate executive chef for the Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.

Tim Cox has joined Franke Coffee Systems – Americas as a marketing manager.

Diversified Foodservice Supply made a trio of personnel moves. David Bement now serves as senior vice president of sales, Heather Bergt as vice president of inside sales, and Patrick Broback as vice president of revenue operations.

Rational USA promoted Stuart Schwadron to director iVario USA, product management.