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people-fi rst approach that quickly resonated with both colleagues and customers. He went on to work in sales roles for TriMark, Accurex and Krowne before returning to Curtis in 2022 as a sales and marketing director. “His journey through the industry has given him a rare, full- spectrum understanding of foodservice equipment and operations — a perspective that allows him to lead with both expertise and heart,” Curtis said in a news release. In his new role as COO,
Berger will guide Curtis’ daily operations, including inventory and warehouse management, installation and delivery, service operations, and cross- department collaboration with accounting, marketing, and other teams. Beyond day-to-day operations, he will shape strategic initiatives, from forecasting and pricing strategies to long-term growth planning — all with a focus on supporting employees, delighting customers and strengthening industry partnerships.
Hoshizaki Alliance Hoshizaki Alliance announced two appointments to its leadership team. Deanna Marr was named vice president of human resources, environmental
health and safety, and general administration, while Troy Stenvold takes the role of senior director of IT operations. Both individuals are transitioning from Hoshizaki America to Hoshizaki Alliance, the Americas regional organization that encompasses Hoshizaki America and other group manufacturers such as Jackson WWS, Lancer Worldwide, and Structural Concepts. Marr brings to her new
role extensive experience in people leadership, organizational development, and operational excellence, Hoshizaki Alliance said in a news release. Her background supports the group’s continued focus on strengthening its workforce, reinforcing environmental health and safety practices, and advancing sustainability and administrative initiatives across its companies. Stenvold brings to the leadership team experience in manufacturing-focused IT environments and a strong track record of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT services across multi-site operations. In his new role, he will lead Hoshizaki Alliance’s IT operations, cybersecurity, and end-user support. His focus will be on system stability,
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performance, and alignment with global IT strategy, governance, and compliance requirements.
Krowne Krowne, a manufacturer of premium bar systems, refrigeration, beverage dispensing, and plumbing equipment, announced two key leadership promotions intended to further strengthen its foodservice and plumbing divisions. Justin Minder was
promoted to director of strategic accounts for Krowne’s foodservice division. In this expanded role, he will continue to lead the development and execution of the company’s strategic accounts channel, with a focus on long-term partnerships, national opportunities, consultant partnerships, and sustained growth across key market segments. For the plumbing division,
Krowne promoted Owen Anderson to national sales manager. He previously served as Western regional manager for the division. In his new role, Anderson will oversee national sales strategy and execution for Krowne’s plumbing division and support expansion, customer support, and product category growth across all regions.
Middleby Jason Dees has joined Middleby Marshall as the business development manager for the conveyor oven manufacturer. Dees brings to the manufacturer more than 25 years of experience in management, sales, installations, equipment training, customer support, and hands-on fi eldwork. Before joining Middleby Marshall, he spent 10 years as a sales manager for
Pizzaovens.com and was part of the sales team at Italforni USA. During his career, he has worked with a range of operators, from artisan shops to high-volume chains. “His experience allowed
him to work closely with dealers, reps, and operators of every size to build better kitchens and stronger operations,” Middleby Marshall said. “Jason thrives on relationships, problem- solving, and being the person who can jump in anywhere.”
Parts Town Unlimited Parts Town Unlimited announced that Justin Choi has joined the company’s leadership team as chief legal offi cer. As chief legal offi cer, Choi will lead the company’s global
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