Winholt Hires New National Accounts Exec

Winholt Equipment Group has hired Chris Benson as foodservice national accounts manager.  He joins the 73-year-old Woodbury, N.Y., manufacturer to oversee national sales initiatives and expand restaurant chain business. He’ll work in collaboration and report to Michael Carlson, director of foodservice and national accounts.

Benson’s 13-year career in the industry includes experience with custom equipment fabrication and foodservice equipment sales. He comes to Winholt from N. Wasserstrom & Sons where he held multiple roles, most recently as senior project manager and account supervisor.