Damon Childers Named President Of Accurex

Industry veteran Damon Childers has taken the reins as President of Accurex/Greenheck, the Schofield, Wis., maker of kitchen ventilation systems.

Childers joins Accurex after a 31-year career in the foodservice and retail sales industry, including the past three years as executive v.p. of Heritage Food Service Group. Prior to that, Childers spent 17 years with ITW, in roles of increasing responsibility in three different brands, including Hobart and Baxter. He also worked at The Kroger Co. in Cincinnati from 1985-96.

The appointment was announced by James McIntyre, president and CEO of the Greenheck Group, Accurex’ parent company. “I am extremely pleased that Damon is joining our leadership team,” says McIntyre. “His extensive leadership experience, blended with that of our talented, seasoned executive team, will create a powerful leadership dynamic going forward. Under Damon’s guidance, we envision Accurex moving on to new levels of success in the years ahead.”