Mike Jewett, CEO of foodservice equipment and supplies buying group Strata GPO has died. Andrew Meyer will step in as interim CEO as the organization determines the next appropriate steps the organization will take.

Mike Jewett“While Strata navigates this unexpected loss, they assure that operations will not be interrupted and your experience with Strata GPO will remain consistent,” the organization said in a statement.

Jewett assumed leadership of Strata GPO in August 2022, bringing more than 25 years of foodservice industry experience to his new organization. His background includes working with dealers such as TriMark Strategic as well as factories like ITW/Hobart.

“Mike was a servant leader whose transformative vision elevated both our company and each of us individually,” Meyer added.

A celebration of life will take place on April 23, 2025, in Castle Rock, Colo. Additional information about that event, where to send condolences and more is available here.