Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Vulcan promoted Meghan Hurst vice president of sales and marketing.

Hurst has been with Vulcan for almost eight years holding marketing roles with increasing responsibility. She most recently served as marketing director.

In her new role, Hurst assumes responsibility for leading the sales team including Vulcan’s sales directors, product business development managers, K-12 market segment manager, consultant services manager, chain sales team, the customer service team and the marketing and culinary teams.

Hurst’s background includes working in marketing positions with Dansko footwear, Clemens Food Group and agency Chapman Cubine Adams + Hussey.