Scott MacKaben was named sr. vice president of category management for TriMark USA, a Massachusetts-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.

In this role, he assumes responsibility for developing a category management team, overseeing new product business development, global brand procurement, and other related operational elements.

MacKaben most recently served as sr. vice president of procurement for Frosty Acres Brands. His resume also includes 12 years with broadline distributor US Foods where he served in various locations and roles, including sr. product line manager, category manager, regional director of cluster merchandising, and director of category operations. MacKaben also served as a Vietnamese linguist in the United States Air Force. Post-military service, he worked for US Foods for twelve years in various locations and roles, including Senior

This is TriMark’s third personnel move of 2023. Earlier, TriMark hired Nishant Kumar to serve as director of global sourcing. TriMark also promoted Wendy Carniglia to vice president of national accounts.