The individual brings 15-plus years of industry experience, having worked at Singer Equipment Company and TriMark USA.
The individual previously served as general manager of several of the chain’s Denver-area restaurants.
As director of sales and business operations, Kari Welty will drive sales and streamline business processes to scale customer onboarding.
The new hire’s experience and relationships are expected to strengthen the rep group’s efforts in the Seattle market.
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The hiring of Blas Escarcega and a fresh fast-casual prototype will help the global brand expand its reach.
Winter takes a toll on commercial equipment. Heating systems run overtime, grease congeals faster in colder drains, and condensers collect layers of stagnant dust. As the weather warms up, the load shifts heavily to refrigeration and ice machines. If kitchens don’t prep their equipment now, they’ll be facing walk-in disasters during a heatwave. For a…
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Ward has a background in national account management and business development at ITW FEG, Franke and U.S. Foodservice.
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