Strata GPO Hires Keith Kelly, Emma Stamm

Denver-based Strata Group Purchasing Organization has appointed Keith Kelly as executive vice president and Emma Stamm as vice president of sales and marketing.

In the release, Strata GPO says the hires reaffirm its commitment to being a strategic business partner—providing its members with proprietary technology solutions, enhancements to operational efficiency and the creation of new opportunities to increase margins.

“Strata is not a traditional buying group,” says CEO John Perruccio. “Our focus is on developing technology to enhance margins, improve operational efficiency, and create sustainable growth for our members; both dealers and manufacturers alike. Keith and Emma each bring deep, complementary expertise—Keith across the dealer and manufacturer landscape, and Emma across sales and marketing—that directly supports our mission.”

Kelly, based in Denver, has served as president of TAKKT Foodservices, which includes the brands Hubert Co. and Central Restaurant Products. His career also includes time spent as president of Tundra (Tundra, FMP and KNG), chief development officer at New Mountain Capital, and president of Ice-O-Matic.

Stamm has held senior leadership roles at Nemco Food Equipment, Lakeside Mfg. and Gustave A. Larson, spanning sales, marketing and solutions management.