Unified Brands Appoints National Chain Accounts Director

Unified Brands has appointed Steve Carlson as director of national chain accounts; he’ll be responsible for strategic growth in the chain market segment in addition to leading the chain account management team for the company’s Groen, Randell, Avtec and A la Cart product lines. Carlson had been director of national sales responsibilities for Chipita America, where he oversaw their food division. He also has held sales management positions with Miller Coors, Nestlé and Pepsi-Cola Bottlers.

Unified Brands is headquartered in Jackson, Miss., and operates manufacturing facilities there and in Weidman, Mich.