Hatco Announces Mark Pumphret’s Retirement, 2 Promotions

Hatco Corp. has announced several leadership changes. Mark Pumphret, vice president of national sales, will retire at the end of the year, and Joe Flaherty will step up to vice president of global sales and Stuart Sharp to director of national sales.

Pumphret has served Hatco for 15 years and the industry for more than three decades. During his tenure, he held various sales leadership positions of increasing responsibility, helping to strengthen customer relationships, support channel partners and drive sales growth across the organization.

“Mark has made a lasting impact on Hatco through his leadership, industry knowledge, and commitment to our customers and channel partners,” says Lorne Deacon, president and CEO of Hatco, in the release. “Over the past 15 years, he has helped strengthen our sales organization and build relationships that will continue to benefit Hatco for years to come.”

Strengthening Hatco’s Sales Team

Following Pumphret’s retirement, Flaherty and Sharp will step up to their expanded roles.

Joe Flaherty and Stuart Sharp

In his new role, Flaherty will lead Hatco’s sales strategy across global markets, providing direction to the company’s regional, national and global accounts teams. He also will strengthen relationships with dealers, buying groups, consultants, rep groups and distributors. Flaherty joined Hatco in 2025 as director of international sales. He has over 25 years of experience in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.

As director of national sales, Sharp will lead the day-to-day management of Hatco’s dealer and consultant sales managers and support the execution of the company’s domestic sales strategy, including sales planning, forecasting and channel programs. With more than 25 years of foodservice industry experience, Sharp joined Hatco in 2022 and most recently served as national sales manager.