The Middleby Corporation has acquired Emery Thompson, a Florida-based manufacturer of batch freezers and other equipment for making frozen desserts.
UNOX appointed Mark Garcia to serve as active marketing chef for the Texas region.
The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association announced the winners of its 2024 board of directors’ elections and the recipients of its biennial awards.
TriMark USA named Terry O’Brien chief executive officer and Jim Clough chairman of the board.
Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby Corp. hired foodservice industry veteran Philip Dei Dolori to serve as interim president of Pitco.
Hatco appointed Erich Dussert as its European regional sales manager.
Clint Umphrey has joined Biscuit Belly as vice president of operations.
Mo’ Betthas Hawaiian Style Food tapped company veteran John Konyn to serve as chief operations officer for the 55-unit restaurant chain.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works appointed Amit Verma as area sales manager for North and East India.
Wisconsin-based commercial cooking equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam hired Ronald Massaro to serve as director of national accounts and Kerri Kolzow joins Alto-Shaam as business development manager for key accounts.
Refrigerated Solutions Group (RSG) hired Ryan DeSimone to serve as key account director.
Jay Johns will retire from his role as president of IHOP, effective January 6, 2025. Lawrence Kim will replace him at that time.
Foodservice industry veteran John Ebenroth was promoted to president of Channel Manufacturing, a company with facilities in Florida and New York.
Mike Turner was appointed chief operating officer for Cajun Steamer, a Cajun and Creole dining concept.
4-Star Reps makes a couple of updates, while Eastern Tabletop, Electrolux Professional Group, Fisher Manufacturing and Hoshizaki America add to their rep networks.
Multiconcept operator Artistry Restaurants promoted Jason Brooks to the newly created chief operating officer and partner role.
Brian Simowitz was introduced as president of Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC.) He most recently served as vice president of operations for Slim Chickens.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management announced its 2024 – 2025 Board of Directors and Industry Advisory Board. Shayne Varnum, director, consultant services & government sales, ITW Food Equipment Group, now serves as SHFM president.
The Legacy Companies hired Aaron Sprinkle to serve as director of technical service.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized the contributions of several of its members with a series of annual awards.
