Johnsonville Sausage LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., said it hiredJames Murrayas corporate chef. The company said Murray has nearly 30 years of foodservice experience and is certified as an executive chef by the American Culinary Federation.

"Chef Murray is an excellent choice to leader our world class culinary program as we help more [foodservice] operations realize menu success with the Johnsonville brand," said Gene Rech, Johnsonville director of foodservice.