Ryan Kime was promoted to national sales manager for Welbilt brands Champion Industries and Bi-Line Systems, effective September 1, 2025.

Ryan KimeIn this new role, Kime will continue to lead the Eastern Region as sales director while assuming some responsibilities on a national level. This includes working with dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying groups.

Kime joined Champion/Bi-Line in 2017 in a customer service role and his promotion marks the latest in a spate of personnel moves by Welbilt.

For example, in mid-August, Welbilt made a series of leadership changes at both the corporate and brand level. It later tapped Tom Hotard to serve as chief engineering officer. Finally, Daniel Short was appointed director of consultant services for Welbilt’s Beverage-Air, Victory Refrigeration, Champion Industries, and Bi-Line Systems brands and Logan Noll will be promoted to vice president of sales for Beverage-Air and Victory Refrigeration, effective September 1, 2025.