J&J Snack Foods names Walmart, Coca Cola, Home Depot veteran Ken Plunk as CFO

September 21, 2020

Ken Plunk J & J Snack Foods Corp. has named Ken Plunk senior vice president, CFO, effective today, reporting to Daniel Fachner, president…

Refreshment Solutions names Eric Woods COO

February 24, 2020

Refreshment Solutions, based in Norco, Louisiana, has named Eric Woods as its chief operating officer.

NAMA’s Lindsey Nelson honored for professional achievement

February 24, 2020

Lindsey Nelson, vice president of programs and services for the National Automatic Merchandising Association, has been recognized with the Association Forum's…

Sacoa appoints Vecchione national-international sales director

by Tim Sanford

January 15, 2020

CHRIS VECCHIONE Chris Vecchione has joined Sacoa Cashless as U.S. and international sales director. He brings 33 years of experience in the coin-op…

SB names Luepker director of distributor and international sales

November 14, 2019

S&B Candy & Toy/St. Louis Game Co. has appointed Marty Luepker director of distributor and international sales. This post consolidates the…

Johannes Marinus de Jong 75-Year Company Veteran Dies At 91

by Tim Sanford

May 19, 2019

Johannes Marinus de Jong SLIEDRECHT, The Netherlands Johannes Marinus de Jong, who served with de Jong Duke here for 75 years, is dead at the age of 91. He…

Andre Lawless Launches EntertainmentAmusement Marketing Firm

by Tim Sanford

May 13, 2019

Andre Lawless CARLSBAD, CA Industry veteran Andre Lawless has announced his formation of Lawless Marketing to serve manufacturers, operators and locations in…

Stern Pinball Names Ryan Cravens Director Of North American Sales

by Tim Sanford

May 13, 2019

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL Stern Pinball has appointed Ryan Cravens as director of North American commercial sales. He will be responsible for servicing and…

General Mills Honors Burdette Beckmanns Mike Kelley As Broker Of The Year

by Emily Jed

May 1, 2019

WELL DONE! Cyndi Brodt of General Mills presents Broker of the Year award to Mike Kelley during NAMA Show in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS General Mills Inc. recognized…

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…

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…