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West Point alum to head the company.

Robert Croker has joined Scotsman Ice Systems as the manufacturer’s regional sales manager for the West.

Jollibee Foods purchases a stake in a fast-casual burger concept.

Master-Bilt, a manufacturer and supplier of commercial refrigeration, expanded its relationship with rep Davis & Associates, Inc. The Muskego, Wis., rep firm now represents Master-Bilt in the Northern Illinois and Chicago region.

Buffalo Hotel Supply has changed its name.

Emil Brolick will retire from his post as president and chief executive officer for The Wendy's Company in May 2016. Todd Penegor, the quick-service restaurant chain’s current chief financial officer, is expected to succeed Brolick, according to a company release.

Harris and Worlikar join team.

Former SYSCO executive Bonaccorso assumes a leadership role for the N.J.-based company.

Jon Lewis, a longtime member of the college foodservice community has passed away.

A.J. Antunes & Co. has added PB&J Commercial Agents and Specialized Marketing to its network of manufacturers’ reps. PB&J will represent the Carol Stream, Ill.-based foodservice equipment manufacturer in Illinois and Specialized Marketing will handle A.J. Antunes’ business in Wisconsin.

Felton Brushes Ltd appointed four new representative firms for its Chef Felton line of broiler, oven and grill brushes.

Alan Doren and Robert Masingill have joined The Sam Tell Companies, a New York-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer, as sales associates.

SHFM presented five foodservice professionals with its Directors Awards, which recognize those individuals who the society feels have gone “above and beyond to serve the association and better the industry.”

Foodservice management company TrustHouse Services Group has acquired Cura Hospitality, a Pennsylvania?based provider of dining services to the senior living and healthcare markets. Cura Hospitality will continue to operate under its name, and will be led by Mitch Possinger, its current president and founder.

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard to speak during the closing presentation.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream named veteran chain marketing executive Jennifer Brinker as its vice president of marketing and product development.

Mohamed promoted and will work with Vulcan and Baxter brands.

Restaurant operators report softer sales and traffic levels. 

Service agents, foodservice equipment manufacturers and others recognized during the association’s biennial awards presentation.

James White plans to retire from his post as president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board for Jamba, Inc. The company has hired a search firm to help find White's replacement and he will remain in his current position overseeing Jamba's operations until a successor is named.

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