Middleby Names Crown Steam Group Exec

In a company announcement, John Perruccio, Middleby group president, announced the promotion of Jason Hall to vice president of sales and culinary for the Crown Steam Group. The group includes the brands Crown, Firex and Market Forge.

Hall previously served as vice president of research and culinary for Crown, Firex and Southbend. In his new position, Hall will expand from his culinary role to direct sales and selling strategies for the Crown Steam Group brands.

Perruccio says Hall, who is a Certified Master Chef, has made a “tremendous impact” on Middleby’s customers over the past seven years, and has helped strengthen the reputation of the brands he has represented. He has helped influence new product innovation and will continue to do so in his new role.