Krowne promoted Justin Minder to director of strategic accounts for its foodservice division and Owen Anderson to national sales manager for its plumbing division.
Bob Campbell was introduced as brand president for Huddle House, a diner-style restaurant chain.
TAKKT Foodservices, parent company of Hubert and Central Restaurant Products, appointed Keri Llewellyn as division president and member of TAKKT AG’s executive leadership team. Llewellyn succeeds Keith Kelly, who stepped down from this role.
Hoshizaki America appointed David Sellers to serve as vice president of engineering. Sellers previously served as senior director of engineering.
David Krinn was named national accounts manager for Thermodyne Foodservice Products, a manufacturer of food-holding equipment.
Eastern Tabletop appointed Conrad Karbowniczak as director of national key accounts.
Tom Carr was introduced as president and chief executive officer of Guthrie’s Franchising, Inc., which is a chicken-finger chain with more than 70 units systemwide.
Motion Technology, Inc. promoted Danielle Fantasia to director of marketing from marketing manager. Fantasia has been with MTI since 2018.
David Knight was named vice president of Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown, a family entertainment destination in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., that could be on the precipice of a growth spurt.
Ownership and management updates for HRI, Limelight and Tri-State Marketing. Introducing the Viola Elevate Group. Plus, Nordon updates its personnel.
Dessert chain The Peach Cobbler Factory appointed Devon Nelson to serve as vice president of operations.
Rippe Associates promoted Matthew Anderson to principal of its hospitality team. Steve Carlson will transition to a principal emeritus role and will continue to work closely with Anderson.
Katie Connelly now serves as director of national accounts for Mikasa Hospitality, a New York-based manufacturer of tabletop, flatware and buffet items for use in commercial foodservice applications.
Dutch Bros. tapped Jennifer Somers to serve as the quick-service beverage chain’s chief shops officer. In this role Somers will lead Dutch Bros’ field organization and shop operations for both company-owned and franchise shop locations.
Dean Nienhuis was introduced as president of Perlick Corporation, a 107-year-old manufacturer of commercial bar and beverage equipment. He replaces Jeff Schwager, who also served as Perlick’s general manager.
Hoshizaki America promoted Steve Wright to senior director of strategic segments. He most recently served as director of strategic dealers.
Mary Freundlich was appointed president of the international board of directors for 2026 by Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a global organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women leaders in food, beverage. In addition, LDEI also unveiled a collection of newly elected slate of officers and chapter liaisons.
Multiconcept operator Twin Hospitality Group Inc., parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurants and Smokey Bones, appointed Andy Wiederhorn to serve as chief executive officer.
Ryan Rongo, FCSI was promoted to principal for S2O Consultants, an Illinois-based foodservice consulting firm.
Company veteran Daniel Schmidt was named chief commercial officer for Antunes, a Carol Stream, Ill.-based manufacturer of foodservice equipment.
