NCA Names Lynn Wylie Senior Director Of Industry Affairs

by Emily Jed

April 17, 2019

WASHINGTON -- The National Confectioners Association has named Lynn Wylie senior director of industry affairs, a new position. She will be focused on building…

Royal Cup Promotes Chip Wann To COO

by Emily Jed

Chip Wann BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Royal Cup Inc., a roaster and office coffee service operator based here, has promoted its current chief financial officer Chip Wann…

Bryan Morford Advances To Wilbur Curtis CEO

by Tim Sanford

April 9, 2019

MONTEBELLO, CA Wilbur Curtis Co. reports its promotion of Bryan Morford to chief executive officer. Morford is a veteran of the Wilbur Curtis organization…

PepsiCos Steven Williams Advances To North America CEO

by Emily Jed

April 7, 2019

Steven Williams PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. has appointed Steven Williams, currently senior vice-president and chief commercial officer for Frito-Lay's U.S.

Former USAT Sales Exec Cecil Ledesma Joins Gimme

by Emily Jed

April 3, 2019

Cecil Ledesma ATLANTA Vending and cashless industry veteran Cecil Ledesma has joined Gimme as vice-president of strategic partnerships. He will focus on…

New Jersey Attractions Industry Veteran Robert Hoban Dies At 62

by Tim Sanford

March 21, 2019

Robert J. Hoban GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ -- The New Jersey Amusement Association reports that Robert John Hoban died here on March 20. Born in Passaic, NJ, Hoban…

Kristen Keenan Joins NAMA As Meetings And Events Director

by Emily Jed

March 20, 2019

Kristen Keenan CHICAGO The National Automatic Merchandising Association has appointed Kristen Keenan director of meetings and events. Her responsibilities…

Lavit Promotes Carol Downs To Lead National Accounts Expands Partnership With National Coffee

by Emily Jed

March 11, 2019

NEW YORK CITY -- Carol Downs has advanced to Lavit LLC's director of national accounts from her previous post as regional sales manager. The company also…

Tabor Carlton Advances To Marketing Director With LAI Games

by Tim Sanford

March 6, 2019

Tabor Carlton DALLAS, TX LAI Games has announced the promotion of Tabor Carlton to the post of marketing director. He succeeds Mark Easte, who recently…

Coca-Cola Co Names Lisa Chang Chief People Officer

by Emily Jed

February 18, 2019

Lisa Chang ATLANTA -- Lisa Chang has joined Coca-Cola Co. as chief people officer, overseeing the company's global human resources operations. Chang most…

Coffee Blenders Names Shanoop Kothari CFO

by Emily Jed

February 17, 2019

Shanoop Kothari VISTA, CA Coffee Blenders , a specialty coffee company and single-serve, pour-over coffee producer and co-packer, has appointed Shanoop Kothari…

Remanufacturing Industries Council Elects BBESs Holladay To Board

by Tim Sanford

February 6, 2019

Sharla Holladay WEST HENRIETTA, NY The Remanufacturing Industries Council has announced the election of directors. These include Sharla Holladay, co-owner…

Ellis Coffee Co Appoints Becky Day National Sales VP

by Emily Jed

February 4, 2019

Becky Day PHILADELPHIA -- Ellis Coffee Co. has announced the promotion of Becky Day to vice-president of national sales. Day will lead Ellis's national sales…

PFG Names George Holm Chairman Hoskins Advances To Foodservice Prexy And CEO

by Emily Jed

February 4, 2019

RICHMOND, VA -- Performance Food Group Co., parent of vending distribution giant Vistar, has appointed president and chief executive George L. Holm chairman of…

Paul Novick Joins Betson As Vice-President Of Sales And Sales Operations

January 17, 2019

CARLSTADT, NJ -- Betson Enterprises has appointed Paul Novick vice-president of sales and sales operations. He will oversee critical planning to maximize sales…

Bay Tek Appoints Morgan Ward Licensing Director For Its DBG Unit

by Tim Sanford

January 9, 2019

Morgan Ward SAN FRANCISCO -- Morgan Ward has joined Dimensional Branding Group , a division of Bay Tek Games (Pulaski, WI), as licensing director. DBG is a…

Ohio Coin Machine Distribution Veteran Jerome Grotjan Dies At 82

by Tim Sanford

January 9, 2019

CINCINNATI -- Jerome (Jerry) Grotjan died here on Jan. 6 at the age of 82. Grotjan began his career with Royal Distributing Corp. and became a well-known and…

TouchMagix Appoints Evan Kirby Sales Manager For The Americas

by Tim Sanford

January 2, 2019

WILMINGTON, DE -- TouchMagix reports that it has named Evan Kirby sales manager for the Americas. He joins the TouchMagix sales team, which is led by industry…

AVS Promotes Michelle Lopez And Tony Costa

by Emily Jed

December 20, 2018

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- AVS Cos . has promoted Michelle Lopez to chief financial officer and Tony Costa to director of sales and operations Texas. Lopez…

CC Vending Mourns Loss Of Founder Mike Casciones Mother Chiara Services To Be Held Today And Tomorrow

by Tim Sanford

December 13, 2018

Chiara Cascione MT. VERNON, NY -- Chiara Cascione (Mt. Kisco, NY), died on Dec. 11. She was 89. Born in Grumo Appula (Bari), Italy on Mar. 26, 1929. Chiara…