Champion Names New National Service Manager

Champion Industries/Ali Group has tapped Brent Blanton as its new National Service Manager. Blanton will replace Gary Tuttle, who is retiring from the position at the end of 2015 after 44 years with the Winston-Salem, N.C., warewashing manufacturer.

Blanton began his career in foodservice in 1995 as the managing partner and branch manager of Raleigh, N.C.-based National Food Equipment Services before joining Carpigiani/Ali Group as service manager in 2012. Blanton will assume his new role Jan. 1.  

"We want to publicly thank Gary for his leadership and friendship shown to our team, and we look forward to the value Brent brings to our staff,” said Champion Industries President Lin Sensenig.