T&S Brass and Bronze Works made two promotions to its global team.
Foodservice industry veteran Kevin Fink has joined Middleby as senior vice president of Middleby Advantage and Middleby First Service. In this role Fink will lead all Middleby service-related strategies and initiatives across the company and its brands.
Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies beat expectations during the fourth quarter of 2025, per the MAFSI Business Barometer.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken hired Collin Donnelly to serve as vice president of growth and development for the 60-year-old chain.
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) named its new officers and updated its board of directors. Now serving as NAFEM president is Eva-Marie Fox, CFSP, president and chief executive officer, T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc., Travelers Rest, S.C.
Strata Group Purchasing Organization, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group located in Denver, appointed Keith Kelly to serve as executive vice president and Emma Stamm to serve as vice president of sales and marketing.
John Boos & Co. appointed Patrick Smith to serve as vice president of foodservice sales. Smith succeeds Ted Gravenhorst, who will serve as a vice president, executive advisor through year-end before retiring, per a company release.
The National Restaurant Association Show named 20 products as the recipients of its 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Determined by a panel of independent judges, these awards honor foodservice equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity in commercial kitchens.
MEIKO USA named Louis-Philippe Audette managing director, effective March 1. He most recently served as managing director of MEIKO Canada and will continue that role on an interim basis.
Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Unox hired Eloria Ware to serve as director of marketing and inside sales in the U.S.
Styleline hired Daniel Halverson to serve as sales manager for the western region, overseeing the company’s sales operations from Colorado to the Pacific Coast.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works hired Devendra Meshram to serve as its area sales manager for Central India.
Rinnai America Corporation introduced Joseph Gresham as vice president of innovation for the maker of tankless water heaters.
Josh Callahan has been promoted to CEO of Cal-Mil.
Hoshizaki Alliance updated its sales leadership by promoting Rod Johnson to vice president of strategic partnerships and appointing Rodrigo Flores as senior director of LATAM Sales.
Franke Coffee Systems Americas introduced Chris Kennedy as its president. He previously served in the same role on an interim basis.
Ashleigh Scruggs was appointed regional sales manager – foodservice for New Age Industrial, a manufacturer of aluminum transportation and storage equipment for use in commercial kitchens.
Brett Patterson will become president and chief executive officer for Portillo’s, the Chicago-based fast-casual restaurant chain, effective February 23, 2026.
Company veteran Alice Tam will become president of Tuxton China in March. Tam will replace Michael Byrne, who had served as interim president. Byrne will remain with Tuxton, per a company release.
Chrane adds to its line card, while Curate expands its reach. And meet The Ferri Group!
