Claudio LoCascio will become the company’s new CEO and president, with company founder Ken Gordon stepping back from his role as CEO, remaining on as chairman.
Led by CEO Theresa Motter, Van’s Kitchen has weathered the COVID pandemic to sign over 10 new distributor, supermarket and grocery store accounts, increasing the company’s client base by 28%. Van’s Kitchen has spent the past year fulfilling more orders, marking a 40% increase in sales year-over-year.
Garrett Guinn, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and executive recruiter who switched careers and has spent the last 15 years in business development, sales and marketing, is SOMIC Packaging’s new western regional sales manager.
The food industry is undoubtedly one of the most important sectors in our economy. While this may be common knowledge for many—the industry is recognized as a necessity, after all—what isn’t as widely known are the basics of the manufacturing process, and the software and technologies used to ensure everything runs smoothly.