NATASHA DANIELS
KEVIN GEYER MONICA MORGAN BENJAMIN CALLAHAN
joining RATIONAL,” Elsen said in a press release. “Ryan has implemented a culture of collaboration amongst his team which has fostered a positive work environment, encouraging cooperation and knowledge sharing amongst team members.” The manufacturer also updated the leadership of its Central region, promoting Joseph Gomez to sales director for the area. Gomez joined the FEDA manufacturer member in February 2017 as a regional sales manager, earning accolades as the company’s USA Sales Person of the Year in 2021 and being named to its global Club of Champions in 2021, 2022 and 2023. He also helped develop his rep group into winning Partner of the Year for 2023. Gomez will fi ll the leadership role of the late Jayme Schneider, who passed away earlier this year. In recognition of his impact on RATIONAL, the company will introduce the Jayme Schneider Legacy Award, which will be bestowed upon a RATIONAL employee who exemplifi es a signifi cant and lasting infl uence. Additionally, RATIONAL expanded the size of its corporate chef team with the additional of three new chefs and a promotion.
Natasha Daniels was promoted to corporate
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chef, iVario, after previously working as corporate chef administrator. In a press release, the company said she has had an incredible infl uence on RATIONAL’s culinary support through her presentations, videos, consulting, and strategic planning. Daniels will report to James Haberstroh, national corporate chef, iVario, and support the culinary team’s West territory. RATIONAL’s new hires include Monica Morgan, who joined the company as corporate chef, iVario. Prior to joining RATIONAL in a full- time role, Morgan worked as a private chef for ChefGurl PCS and was a RATIONAL certifi ed chef freelancer. She will report to Haberstroh and support the team’s Southeast territory. Benjamin Callahan joined the company as corporate chef, iVario. Before taking on a full-time role with the manufacturer, Callahan worked as an executive chef at Hilton Palacio Del Rio and was a RATIONAL certifi ed chef freelancer. He will report to Haberstroh and support the team’s South territory. Finally, Robert Clifford joined RATIONAL as
corporate chef, key accounts. Clifford was previously with True Food Kitchen as the executive chef. He will be reporting to Joel Elliott, national corporate chef, key accounts.
Refrigerated Solutions Group Andrew Carroll has joined Refrigerated Solutions Group (RSG) as vice president of marketing. Carroll previously served
as chief revenue offi cer for International Lighting. He brings extensive foodservice equipment and supplies distribution experience to his new role, having spent eight years at Central Restaurant Products, including time as the dealer’s vice president of e-commerce. During his time at Central, Carroll acted in multiple roles focused on product strategy and drove key marketing initiatives. He also assisted in the merger with Hubert, resulting in the combined TAKKT Foodservices organization. Carroll is the latest addition
to RSG’s leadership team and will focus on driving digital marketing effectiveness and collaborating with sales leaders to enhance RSG’s market leadership. “I am incredibly excited to join the RSG team,” Carroll said. “Having spent so much time on the dealer side working with both DSRs (distributor sales representatives) and on the web, it is clear why RSG is the partner of choice in refrigeration solutions. Together, we will accelerate the optimization of our digital solutions and execute strategies to further support
ROBERT CLIFFORD
ALEXIA ROUQUETTE
ANDREW CARROLL GEORGE CAMPISE
our customer and sales teams.”
The company also announced a new hire and two other changes to its sales team.
Industry veteran George Campise has joined RSG as the regional sales director for the Northeast region. Meanwhile, Brian Kadel was elevated to vice president of dealer sales and Robert Watson was chosen to lead the Southeast region sales team.
Campise came to RSG
from Enofrigo, where he managed the company’s independent rep groups and worked with consultants, dealers, chain accounts and end-users as director of sales. Before Enofrigo, he was the director of sales for FETCO and the national sales director at Unifi ed Brands. “I am thrilled to have
George join the RSG sales team,” Kadel said. “His passion, expertise and ability to drive growth will undoubtedly serve our customers well.”
“I am excited to join the RSG team,” Campise added. “I look forward to applying my experience, relationships, and knowledge of the dealer and consultant segments to serve customers in the Northeast region and across the country.” Of Kadel’s promotion,
Bryan Waechter, RSG’s vice
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