David Castino passed away on January 2, 2024. The 63-year-old Castino was president of Castino Restaurant Supply, a California-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.
Former Pepsi executive Kirk Tanner will become president of Wendy’s, effective February 5, 2024. He replaces Todd Penegor, who will leave the company next month.
Multiconcept operator Half Eaten Cookie Hospitality named Jordan Wallace its culinary director. In this role, Wallace will focus on “improving operations, encouraging chef creativity and strengthening leadership among the concepts,” per a release.
Hoshizaki America appointed Sandra Raffe to the newly created role of vice president of refrigeration.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works promoted Akash Prasad to head of business development for India and the subcontinent.
Two weeks into 2024 and Tech24 has made two acquisitions. The company has purchased Total Tech Corporation, a Pennsylvania service agent. And just last week, Tech24 purchased 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions, a service agent based in Virginia.
John Kolaski was tapped to serve as president of Patina Restaurant Group, a bicoastal collection of boutique restaurants, catering and foodservice operations owned by Delaware North.
BSE bolsters its line card, while Carpigiani and The Fiero Group add to their rep networks. Also, Chrane Foodservice Solutions and Stiefel Associates add to their teams.
Commercial dishwasher manufacturer Insinger Machine Company hired Kim Croft to serve as director of business development. In this role Croft will oversee all of Insinger’s dealer, rep, and consultant relationships.
Elaine Shen was named executive vice president – foodservice channel for CFS Brands. Shen previously served as president of Winco. In October of 2023, CFS Brands acquired Winco.
Alto-Shaam and BSI add to their rep networks, while 4-Star Reps and the North Star Agency update their line cards.
Sterling Hospitality promoted Ben Krawiecki to director of culinary and purchasing, and Mike Fickett to director of support and client relations.
Z-Ventilation Solutions (Z-Vent) introduced Brad Wallace as a senior sales engineer and Donnie Turley as operations manager. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Z-Vent provides commercial kitchen ventilation systems for restaurants, hospitals, and institutional cafeterias, per the company’s website.
Dutch Bros Inc. named former Nike executive Sumitro Ghosh president of operations, effective January 15, 2024. His hiring is among a series of personnel moves the burgeoning coffee company is expected to complete in the coming weeks in support of the chain’s growth plans.
Amber Daniels joins Spaceman as a regional sales manager for the company’s Midwest and Northeast territories.
Singer Equipment Co. promoted Eric Santagato to president of its distribution business, Santagato previously served as vice president of distribution sales for the Pennsylvania-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.
Tom Cassin passed away on January 20, 2024. Cassin spent more than 50 years in the foodservice industry. His background included leadership roles with manufacturers such as Pitco and Blodgett.
T&S Brass tapped Gianluca Pallisco to serve as its sales manager for Southern Europe.
Multiconcept operator Dine Brands Global promoted Scott Gladstone to the newly created role of chief development officer. He will also continue to serve as Dine Brands International president, a role he’s been in since January 2023.
Tech24, a national industry commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance company, has acquired 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions.
