Debbie Hanson has been promoted to group v.p.-sales and marketing of Star Holdings Int’l., a division of The Middleby Corp.Hanson has been with Middleby since 2008, most recently as v.p.-sales and marketing for Pitco and Magikitch’n, based in Concord, N.H. In her new position, she will manage day-to-day sales and marketing activities of all of…
Michael Tinsley has been named CEO at Grindmaster-Cecilware Corp. in Louisville, Ky. Tinsley, most recently CEO of Permian Holdings, spent much of his early career in the foodservice equipment industry, including executive posts at American Metal Ware and H&K Int’l. During that time, he was a member of the NAFEM board. In addition to its…
Two major appointments have been announced at Hatco Corp. Mark Pumphret will join the Milwaukee manufacturer as dealer sales manager on Dec. 1, with responsibility for furthering Hatco’s sales efforts within the dealer community. He will work closely with the firm’s domestic sales team and rep community, and will call on dealers, end-users and consultants.…
Singer Equipment Co., one of the country’s largest E&S distributors, has acquired the assets of M. Tucker, the leading dealer in the greater New York City market. The Elverson, Pa., company’s acquisition, announced June 17, expands Singer’s full distribution and market coverage from Connecticut to Maryland. Paterson, N.J.-based M. Tucker offers foodservice equipment, tabletop, disposables…
Singer Equipment Co., one of the country’s largest E&S distributors, has acquired the assets of M. Tucker, the leading dealer in the greater New York City market. The Elverson, Pa., company’s acquisition, announced June 17, expands Singer’s full distribution and market coverage from Connecticut to Maryland. Paterson, N.J.-based M. Tucker offers foodservice equipment, tabletop, disposables…
When it comes to high-profile, multi-chain ownership, there’s a new kid on the block. Atlanta-based Roark Group has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a majority stake in Arby’s from Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, the third largest fast-food company in the United States. Wendy’s will retain an 18.5% ownership of Arby’s. The majority sale to Roark gives…
Michael Tinsley is the new CEO at Grindmaster-Cecilware Corp. in Louisville, Ky. Tinsley most recently served as CEO of Permian Holdings, but spent much of his early career in the foodservice equipment industry, including executive posts at American Metal Ware and H&K Int’l. During that time, he was a member of the NAFEM board. In…
Two appointments have been announced by Manitowoc Foodservice. Robert Wonder has joined the New Port Richey, Fla., company as sr. v.p.-global accounts. He will be responsible for directing and executing all aspects of sales strategies for targeted global accounts. Wonder has more than 35 years of experience in the foodservice industry, most recently with IMI…
Debbie Hanson has been promoted to group v.p.-sales and marketing of Star Holdings Int’l., a division of The Middleby Corp. Hanson most recently held the title v.p.-sales and marketing for Pitco and Magikitch’n, based in Concord, N.H. In her new position, she will manage day-to-day sales and marketing activities of all of the Star brands,…
Pedro Voyer has joined Church’s Chicken as global chief development officer. Voyer’s responsibilities at the 1,700-unit chain include franchising, international and domestic market development, re-imaging, construction, facilities and real estate management. Voyer joins the San Antonio, Texas, chain from Burger King Corp., where he was sr. v.p.-franchising and development for North America and Canada. In…