STEVE MOORE
DAVID ABI
several divisions at Middleby Corp., including Southbend, Crown Steam Group, Carter- Hoffmann, Doyon, Nu-Vu, and Sveba Dahlen. “David’s appointment marks a signifi cant step forward in our growth journey as we take this company to the next level,” Moore said. “His industry expertise and customer-fi rst mindset make him the ideal leader to accelerate our growth strategy and capture new market opportunities.”
Middleby Corp.
Middleby Corp. has appointed Brittany Cerwin as CFO. She succeeds Bryan Mittelman, who has served as CFO since 2019 and will transition to the role of special adviser to the CEO.
“Brittany has been an integral part of the Middleby corporate fi nance team since joining us 15 years ago,” CEO Tim FitzGerald said. “Her fi nancial expertise and exceptional leadership are highly respected across the organization. Brittany has led the development of our global fi nance organization as it exists today, supporting our rapid growth as revenue increased threefold and earnings grew fi ve times during her tenure.” Since joining Middleby in 2011, Cerwin has taken on roles of increasing responsibility within the company’s fi nance department. As chief
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BRITTANY CERWIN
accounting offi cer, a position she assumed in 2023, Cerwin worked closely with the executive leadership team, overseeing and directing the fi nancial reporting functions across all Middleby business units. Her role has been critical to the integration of acquisitions and the execution of growth initiatives, the company said.
“I’m excited to take on
the CFO role during this pivotal time, as we build upon our strong foundation and position the company for continued future success,” Cerwin said. “Middleby has always been a highly respected industry leader with a solid growth strategy and iconic brands, and I am confi dent our ongoing transformation will create long-term value.”
Refrigerated Solutions Group
Refrigerated Solutions Group (RSG) has appointed Derek Lusk as key account director. Lusk brings more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice equipment industry to RSG, the parent company of the Master-Bilt and Norlake brands. The company noted Lusk has a track record of supporting national account customers and complex, multi-location programs. In this role, he will focus on strengthening RSG’s partnerships with key chain accounts and helping customers navigate evolving
DEREK LUSK
TESS DENTON REX
operational and regulatory demands. Before joining RSG, Lusk served as a national account manager at ITW Food Equipment Group, where he managed a portfolio of national chain customers. He previously spent nearly 15 years with Franke Foodservice Systems, holding a range of leadership roles across account management, program development, and market strategy. “We are excited to welcome Derek to the RSG key accounts team,” said Ryan DeSimone, vice president of foodservice key accounts. “He brings signifi cant hands- on industry experience and a genuine commitment to building relationships — qualities that translate directly into better service and stronger outcomes for our customers. Derek is a tremendous addition, and we look forward to the impact he will make.”
Singer Equipment Co. Singer Equipment Co. has promoted Tess Denton Rex to vice president of business development. In her new role, Denton Rex will focus on shaping the company’s business development engine and scaling its distribution business nationwide. She also will be mentoring the next generation of Singer employees, especially young
BARRY WARD
women, and advocating for overlooked talent.
Denton Rex joined the company in 2014 as an account executive at the M. Tucker division. In 2020, she became a senior account executive for strategic accounts at Singer.
“Singer has spent over 100 years building a business rooted in deeply personal, hospitality-fi rst service — inside a family-run culture that still values relationships over transactions,” Denton Rex said. “We are continuing to grow — intentionally and meaningfully — without losing what makes this company special.”
UNOX
Barry “Bud” Ward has joined UNOX as vice president of key accounts for North America. In his new role, Ward will manage relationships with large-scale foodservice operators and national accounts. Additionally, he will lead strategic sales planning and national rollout programs and collaborate with internal teams to align customer needs with the oven manufacturer’s product capabilities and support resources. “Bud’s experience
managing complex, national- scale accounts is exactly what UNOX needs as we grow our presence with major operators,” said Derrick Richardson, president of UNOX North America.
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