John Boos & Co. Promotes Smith to President

John Boos & Co. has formed new strategic commercial and consumer divisions, and appointed new executive leaders for each.

On the commercial side, Patrick Smith—previously the manufacturer’s vice president of commercial foodservice sales—was promoted to president, commercial group; in this role, he will lead Boos Steel and oversee sales and production. During his tenure at John Boos & Co., Smith has forged strategic partnerships and strengthened relationships with key sales channel partners and chain-account customers, notes the release.

Industry veteran Mark Adkison joins as president, consumer group, leading the consumer business of both John Boos & Co. and JK Adams.

Meanwhile, Greg Nuxoll has been promoted to lead the executive team through the new growth phase as interim chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Nuxoll has 30 years of finance and management experience, including over three years as John Boos & Co.’s chief financial officer. In his new role, he will lead the overall strategy, growth and evolution of the John Boos holding company, including its divisions and strategic brands, JK Adams and BK Resources.

“While we continue to honor our woodworking and steel manufacturing heritage, the way we serve and meet the needs of our customers has evolved,” Nuxoll says in the release. “By establishing two dedicated divisions, Commercial and Consumer, backed by shared services, we can focus on our expertise and accelerate innovation under a strong leadership team.”