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.

The Legacy Companies hired Elizabeth Price as vice president of merchandising and channel development for its commercial brands. In her role, Price will oversee several functions related to The Legacy Company’s commercial brands, including customer service, purchasing & demand planning, and product management.

Hospeco Brands Group, a manufacturer of cleaning and protection products that serves the janitorial, industrial supply, foodservice, healthcare, and hospitality markets, has promoted Brett Snow to the new position of senior director corporate accounts – janitorial/sanitary and foodservice. 

Alto-Shaam appointed Kyle Coleman to serve as manager of regional key accounts for the manufacturer’s western U.S. territory.

Emerson Climate Technologies has changed its name and will now go to market as Copeland.

Wisconsin-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam made two appointments to its national accounts team: Ben Leingang was promoted to director of national accounts and Joe Arvin was appointed director of business and culinary development, national accounts.

UNOX hired Lisa Tyler to serve as vice president – sales channel for the North Carolina-based oven manufacturer.

Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Henny Penny named Brian Silverberg company president.