Edward Don & Company Highlights Promotions, Changes

Edward Don & Company, now part of Sysco, has made several key promotions and organizational changes within its sales and merchandising departments. Details include the following:

• Pete Angenend has been promoted to vice president of field sales. With 28 years of dedicated service at Don, including the past eight years as managing director of merchandising and sales, Angenend has been a pivotal member of the field sales team, the company says in a release. In his new role, he will lead field sales as the company expands its national footprint, with a focus on multiunit operations.
• Roger Mellum has been promoted to vice president of national account sales. With 39 years at Don, including 20+ years managing national accounts along with cruise and international, Mellum will continue to drive the expansion and management of national accounts while strengthening industry partnerships.
• Wendy Abney has been appointed vice president of merchandising, marketing and ecommerce. Abney brings to Don 20+ years of extensive experience across merchandising and ecommerce development from her previous time as president of Supplies on the Fly at Sysco. She also currently serves as vice president of integration with Sysco.
• Matt Claude has been promoted to director of merchandising, consumables. Don says Claude’s profound product knowledge and market insight have been key to the growth of its consumables category, and he will continue to lead with a focus on innovation and category development.
• Shannon Tallon has been promoted to director of merchandising, front of house. Don says Tallon’s exceptional communication and leadership abilities have earned her the respect of colleagues and suppliers. In her new role, she will lead the front of house team, driving strategic initiatives and fostering strong relationships within the industry.
• Kim Worley has been promoted to director of merchandising, back of house. Known for her collaborative problem-solving skills and leadership, Worley will continue to oversee the back of house team, ensuring continued growth and efficiency.

Headquartered in Woodridge, Ill., Don has 1,300+ employees and operates a nationwide distribution network supported by seven full-service distribution centers—in Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle—and operates its own transportation fleet.