The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association named Michael Eardley as president and CEO, succeeding Carol Christison, who passed away in March, after leading the association for 31 years.
Port of Long Beach hired Jon Slangerup, a veteran corporate executive with extensive experience in global logistics and environmental technologies, as new chief executive.
Michael Brandmeier was named president and CEO of Toray Plastics (America), Inc., succeeding Richard Schloesser, president, CEO and adviser to the board of directors, who announced his retirement.
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, named Jeff Miller as new executive chef and vice president of product innovation, responsible for leading the 22-person culinary team to create new and unique food and beverages
Veteran wholesale executive Matthew Saunders was named president and CEO of Associated Wholesalers, Inc., taking over for J. Christopher Michael, who is retiring after 41 years of service.
The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO) and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) appointed new board members.