Jason Bireta was introduced as president of Hot Rocks Ovens, a foodservice equipment company that’s a division of Korok Group.

T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted Akash Prasad to head of business development for India and the subcontinent.

Commercial dishwasher manufacturer Insinger Machine Company hired Kim Croft to serve as director of business development. In this role Croft will oversee all of Insinger’s dealer, rep, and consultant relationships.

Z-Ventilation Solutions (Z-Vent) introduced Brad Wallace as a senior sales engineer and Donnie Turley as operations manager. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Z-Vent provides commercial kitchen ventilation systems for restaurants, hospitals, and institutional cafeterias, per the company’s website.

Amber Daniels joins Spaceman as a regional sales manager for the company’s Midwest and Northeast territories.

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

Elaine Shen was named executive vice president – foodservice channel for CFS Brands. Shen previously served as president of Winco. In October of 2023, CFS Brands acquired Winco. 

T&S Brass tapped Gianluca Pallisco to serve as its sales manager for Southern Europe.

Alto-Shaam promoted Tami Olson to senior director of national accounts and Jennifer Voitek to director of sales enablement.

Supplier updates from Alto-Shaam, Marcone Group, Component Hardware Group, and Hoshizaki America.

Component Hardware Group appointed Stephen King as vice president of sales and marketing for North America and Mark Beattie to serve as general manager of CHG’s Canadian operations.

Alto-Shaam promoted Francesca La Chiusa to European sales director.

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.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Electrolux Professional Group hired Logan McCoy to serve as a corporate chef, east.

Dan Hinkle will retire from his post as chief commercial officer for Refrigerated Solutions Group, effective December 31, 2023.

Polar King International promoted Rachel Giese to inventory and assembly manager.

Tuxton China made two personnel moves. Michael Byrne now serves as group president and Steve Abourisk now serves as sr. vice president of business development.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby Corp. has made a few personnel updates. Mark Easterday will retire from his role as executive vice president of Middleby Brand Sales at the end of the year. Company veteran Christina Barker has been named vice president of marketing and digital sales for Middleby’s Commercial Foodservice Group and Mitch Cohen will expand his current role as group vice president to oversee Middleby brand sales.

Winco hired Christian Yungbluth and Mark Massey to serve as category sales director – equipment division and regional sales director – east region.

Stainless Specialties Inc. has been acquired by North American Kitchen Solutions, an Ohio-based foodservice equipment manufacturer.

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Atosa USA made a series of personnel moves that will take effect on January 1, 2024.

Refrigerated Solutions Group hired Brian Kadel to serve as director of dealer sales for the parent company of Norlake and Master-Bilt. He replaces Bob Stevens who will transition into the newly created role of director of consultant services.

Southbend & Crown Steam Group made several key changes to its sales organization. Bob Tribfelner was promoted to vice president of sales for the Crown Steam Group. Mark Fogarty joins the Southbend and Crown team as vice president of national accounts. And Southbend & Crown tapped Matt Scola and Christopher Perruccio to serve in regional vice president roles.

A South Korean robotics company has established a North American headquarters in New York City. Refrigerated Solutions Group, RPI Industries, Southbend & Crown Steam Group have each made several key changes to their sales organizations. And RATIONAL added two corporate chefs.

Foodservice industry veteran Todd Griffith has joined RPI Industries as vice president of sales.

Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer RATIONAL adds two corporate chefs.

Aniai, a robotics company operating in the commercial kitchen space, has established a North American headquarters in New York City. The South Korean company also hired Eric Hansen to serve as its director of sales.

Allied Buying Corporation, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, honored its suppliers with several annual awards.

Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer RATIONAL promoted six of its associates.

Alto-Shaam promoted Kristina Bladecki to corporate executive chef.