In Memoriam: Bunn-O-Matic’s Neal Robinson

Neal Robinson, senior v.p.-global projects at Bunn-O-Matic Corp., passed away Aug. 22. He was 62.

The Louisiana native worked for more than 25 years at Bunn-O-Matic and played a key role in expanding the coffee equipment supplier’s international business. Robinson joined Bunn in 1986 as a southeast district sales manager and moved steadily upward to senior v.p.-U.S. sales and customer support. He later served as senior v.p.-international sales. His most recent role included overseeing global projects. In 2009, Robinson was honored with the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe’s Lifetime Achievement Award.