Krowne Shares Personnel Updates

Effective Monday, May 6, Krowne has a one new hire and a promotion amid its foodservice division.

Here are the details:

New Hire Brings Technical Skills

Justin Minder is joining Krowne as its eastern regional sales manager for the foodservice division, working remotely out of Wayne, Penn. In this role, he will work to in cultivate and nurture partnerships with foodservice equipment providers and distributors.

Minder has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Lehigh University, where he graduated with honors. He previously worked as the product and new product development manager with Saint-Gobain, which designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility and industrial markets. Krowne says Minder’s prior role allowed him to gain insight into market dynamics within the construction and industrial manufacturing industry. As he worked closely alongside the company’s sales reps, Minder successfully merged manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain and marketing divisions.

Priesel Seizes New Duties

Evan Priesel, meanwhile, has been elevated to serve as the strategic account manager – foodservice at Krowne. Priesel most recently served as Krowne’s eastern regional sales manager, taking the post in November 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Univex.

In the new role, he will work to drive strategic growth and foster lasting partnerships with chain and large national accounts. Priesel also will spearhead efforts to expand Krowne’s involvement within the chain account segment, leveraging expertise to identify opportunities and cultivate long-lasting relationships.

“Evan has become an integral member of our team,” says National Sales Manager Lindsay Komsa. “He consistently demonstrates dedication, hard work and unwavering commitment in everything he does. I have every confidence that Evan will continue to thrive in his new role at Krowne and I am eager to see what he will accomplish.”

A third-generation company, Krowne manufactures products such as custom underbar equipment, refrigeration solutions, faucets and pre-rinses for the foodservice and plumbing equipment supply industry.