Thermo-Kool introduced Jon Biegel as its national sales manager.
EMC Hospitality and SESCO update their leadership teams, while Hoshizaki America and BSI and Foodservice Holdings add to their rep networks. Plus, Greenwald Sales & Marketing adds a product category to its line card.
Ricca Design hired foodservice industry veteran Joshua Smith to serve as principal of East Coast operations. He will work from Annapolis, Md.
Casey Reilley has been promoted to vice president of Ovention.
The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management Foundation introduced the 10 individuals that comprise its 2025 - 2026 Board of Directors. The board members are volunteers elected by the SHFM membership and represent all facets of the industry, including a board-appointed student board advisor.
Robot Coupe USA hired April Anniboli to serve as its marketing manager for the Mississippi-based manufacturer’s markets in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Yum! Brands promoted Scott Mezvinsky chief executive officer of its KFC Division.
FOH Worldwide has purchased Smart Buffet Ware, a provider of advanced buffet technology.
Restaurant chain bartaco promoted Anthony Valletta to chief executive officer. Scott Lawton, the chain’s co-founder and former CEO, will become the company’s chairman of the board.
Sam Tell expanded its national sales team with the addition of PJ Patton as director and Michael Scheiman as managing director of its newly established Northern California office.
North American Kitchen Solutions has purchased Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CFK).
The Boelter Companies hired Carrie Eyler to serve as director of private clubs, a part of the dealer’s business development leadership team.
Multiconcept operator Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. promoted Pat Hafner to president of Outback Steakhouse, the company’s largest brand.
Commercial cooking equipment manufacturer RATIONAL USA adds to its sales team to support the company’s iHexagon line.
Paul Carbone was named interim chief executive officer for Panera Brands, which includes restaurant chains Caribou Coffee, Einstein Brothers Bagels and Panera Bread.
Hoshizaki America promotes two employees.
Champion Industries and Bi-Line Systems, which are Welbilt companies, unveiled a series of organizational changes including two new vice presidents and the retirement of longtime employee, Allen Hasken.
Chicago-based CES Family of Companies (CES), a portfolio company of Cooper Management, LLC, has acquired Windrock Enterprises Inc, a foodservice, equipment and supplies dealer based in Knoxville, Tenn.
Winholt hired two new regional sales managers for its Northeast and Central regions.
Kaufmann and Associates announce name change while Ojeda USA adds four rep groups.
