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TINA KREIDLER JOAN SALAH
senior vice president of sales for rentals in 2021.
“Long story short, I feel like I’ve had a hand in many areas of the company that helped build my experience,” Gilbert said. “I think I’ve had a lot of impact on the company’s growth since 1975.”
When asked what qualities he thinks every leader should have, Gilbert iterated that caring about your employees and creating an environment of connection, acceptance and mindfulness is vital to success. He also stated that relationship-building is a key skill in any career.
“I think I’ve been a good mentor to many employees here. Most people I’ve associated with have been here for over 30 years and some have moved on now to own successful businesses,” he said. “They’re still family to me.”
The Vollrath Company The Vollrath Company announced the appointment of Erik Lampe as new CEO and Tina Kreidler as CFO. Lampe, who has been serving as president of Vollrath since Paul Bartelt’s retirement earlier this year, now also assumes the role of CEO. The company noted he has
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already demonstrated strong leadership, strategic acumen and a deep commitment to Vollrath’s values. “Vollrath is a great company with an exciting future,” Lampe said. “I’m excited to lead this incredible team and continue our commitment to serving all our stakeholders inside and outside the company.” As part of this change in leadership, The Vollrath Company also appointed Kreidler as CFO. Kreidler’s journey with Vollrath began in 2012 as controller, and she was most recently promoted to vice president of fi nance in February 2023.
“I am thrilled to work together with Tina as CFO,” Lampe added. “Her contributions have been integral to Vollrath’s growth, and she’ll continue to play a vital role in our future success.”
In their new roles as CEO and CFO, Lampe and Kreidler will build on the company’s legacy of excellence and passion-driven innovation. “The company’s genuine commitment to shared values and how it demonstrates them deeply resonates with me,” Lampe stated. “Tina’s tenure
in the company is of great benefi t since she’s been living and working in this unique culture for over a decade already.”
Welbilt
Joan Salah has retired as vice president of global strategic accounts for Welbilt, a FEDA manufacturer member. The company expects to announce her successor in the coming weeks.
Salah has served in her
current role since January 2014. Before that, she spent 13 years as area vice president, where she oversaw Welbilt’s portfolio of brands in the Southeast region. Salah started her foodservice career in 1995 at Manitowoc Foodservice, where she led Southeast commercial distribution. “Joan’s tenure of 28 years has been an invaluable resource to our brands and customers,” said Jim Courtright, senior vice president of sales. “We wish her a happy and well- deserved retirement.” Succeeding Salah as
vice president of strategic accounts is Scott Baillargeon. Baillargeon came to the company in 2004 when he
joined Lincoln Foodservice Products, a Welbilt brand, as a territory sales manager for the Asia-Pacifi c region. He then continued his international career in sales roles at sister company Frymaster and the Welbilt Europe, Middle East, Africa division until 2020, when he joined Merrychef USA. “Scott is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience,” said Jim Courtright, senior vice president of sales. “His extensive global sales experience and technical knowledge of our products make him an excellent fi t for the position.”
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