Hormel Foods reveals retail leadership appointments The company has promoted Scott Weisenbeck to vice president of marketing – retail. SF&WB Staff March 19, 2025 Joe O'Connor moves to role of vice president of emerging brands – retail. Read More
Almond Board announces 2025 Leadership Program class The new class comes from diverse backgrounds across the industry. SF&WB Staff February 3, 2025 The 16th class of professionals begins a year-long immersion to become the next leaders of the California almond industry.Read More
Hormel president and CEO announces retirement The company is seeking a successor for James P. Snee. SF&WB Staff January 14, 2025 James P. Snee to retire at the end of fiscal 2025, following a 36-year career with the company.Read More
Wixon names chief financial officer Brad Netzel joins Wixon. SF&WB Staff January 7, 2025 The newly appointed CFO offers more than 20 years of public accounting and consulting experience.Read More
Portillo's taps chief operating officer Tony Darden to oversee Portillo's operational strategy, execution. SF&WB Staff December 4, 2024 Former Jack in the Box executive Tony Darden joins the Portillo's leadership team.Read More
Hormel board taps president of Piper Sandler Debbra Schoneman is president of banking and financial company Piper Sandler Cos. Sammy Bredar September 24, 2024 Debbra Schoneman joins the Audit and Governance Committees of the Hormel Foods Board of Directors. Read More
Dorner adds new regional sales manager New hire comes to Dorner with 20+ years of automation, controls-focused experience. Sammy Bredar August 26, 2024 Schmid will be working with sales channel partners and key accounts to grow the company’s automation, industrial and sanitary conveyor business within his region.Read More
EVP of retail retires after 28 years with Hormel Deanna Brady retires at the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 27. Sammy Bredar August 20, 2024 John Ghingo, former president of Applegate, rejoins Hormel as Deanna Brady's successor.Read More
CKE appoints new chief technology and growth officer Former Papa John's chief insights and technology officer joins the CKE team. Sammy Bredar June 12, 2024 CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. announces the appointment of Justin Falciola as chief technology and growth officer for both Carl's Jr. and Hardee's.Read More
Stäubli appoints director for North America The new hire brings more than 20 years of experience in robotics and automation. Liz Parker Kuhn Sammy Bredar May 28, 2024 The new director for North America continues to provide sales, service, and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.Read More