As part of a series of executive appointments, multiconcept operator Focus Brands named Julie Younglove-Webb chief brand officer for its Auntie Anne’s chain. Focus Brands also named Jim Cannon senior vice president of design and construction and Chris Newman, senior vice president of real estate.
In a move aimed at helping fuel its expansion plans, Big Bad Breakfast appointed Wayne Baumgardner to serve as chief operating officer (COO) and Jeffry Gordon as chief administrative officer for the 10-unit chain that serves a southern-inspired menu.
Joe Takhar has joined Carpigiani North America as senior director of customer care for the Ali Group Company.
Scott MacKaben was named sr. vice president of category management for TriMark USA, a Massachusetts-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer.
Two longtime independent manufacturers reps have passed away: Corky Pike, Johnson Pike & Associates, Inc. and Kerry Wallace, Forbes, Hever & Wallace, Inc.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works tapped Augusto Ricci to be sales manager for Southern Europe.
Dennis Park, vice president of sales, is retiring from his position with Vollrath Co., after more than 35 years with the Wisconsin-based manufacturer and in the foodservice industry. Replacing Park as Vollrath’s vice president of sales is Chris Kelm.
Elior North America, a contract foodservice operator, promoted three members of its leadership team and hired two more executives.
Fast-casual chain Pokeworks tapped Abe van Beek to serve as director of culinary.
Maryland-based commercial brick oven manufacturer Marra Forni added John Wilson to its sales team. Wilson will work in Marra Forni’s central region.
Manufacturers Carpigiani, Flexeserve and Vollrath each updated their teams.
LTI, Marra Forni and T&S Bronze Works each added to their sales teams this week.
Auntie Anne’s, Big Bad Breakfast, Hard Rock and Poke Works announce personnel changes.
LTI promoted Willis Smith to director of educational sales for the Georgia-based leading manufacturer and designer of modular and custom food serving counters, fabrication and serving technologies. Smith has been with LTI since 2007 when he joined as a VisionDesign project manager.
As the latest step in further developing its presence in the U.S. and beyond, foodservice equipment manufacturer Flexserve appointed chef Adam Dyer as director of culinary for its Americas business.
Luis Quezada was hired to serve as executive chef for The Abbey Resort. The Wisconsin-based resort features multiple concepts, including 20 West, Waterfront Restaurant, Gazebo Grill and Cafe Latte, as well as in-room dining, catering and more.
Longtime Darden executive Steve Otto was hired to serve as vice president of manufacturer partnerships for the Marcone Group Commercial Kitchen Division, which distributes parts for commercial kitchen equipment.
St. Louis-based Elite Cuisine and Kansas City’s Superior Vend-All merged to form Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions, a Missouri-based corporate foodservice company.
Hard Rock International promoted longtime executive Anibal Fernandez to senior vice president of its Cafe Division. He most recently served as vice president of franchise operations and business development.
Casual dining chain Texas Roadhouse promoted Gina Tobin to president. She had previously served as chief learning and culture officer.
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