Kevin Yates, most recently director of sales at Win-Holt Equipment Group, has been promoted to v.p. of sales at the company. Yates is a longtime associates of the 67-year-old company. He will be responsible for the sales team, including regional sales reps, and execute sales initiatives to expand sales and market share. Yate will report…

The Homer Laughlin China Co. has tapped a well-known name in the tabletop segment to lead its sales team. Gene Williamson has been named v.p. sales-foodservice division, for the HLC Inc. family of companies, including Homer Laughlin China, Hall China, and the Kenilworth Trading Co., the exclusive distributor of RAK Ceramics in the U.S. HLC…

Bon Chef has appointed Jeremy Mottola as its new v.p. of U.S. sales. Prior to his promotion, Mottola was growing market share for Lafayette, N.J., company as v.p.-eastern regional and international sales. In his new post, he will oversee all sales of Bon Chef’s line of flatware, servingware, buffet equipment and custom millwork products in…

Reed Beus, an experienced technology and private equity executive, has been appointed as Blendtec’s new chairman and CEO. He succeeds company founder Tom Dickson, who has stepped down from his role as chairman/CEO to focus on engineering new products. He remains on the board of directors of the Orem, Utah, blender manufacturer. Beus joins

The registration deadline for FEDA’s 2013 Annual Convention was Feb. 25. Did you make it on time? The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association’s convention, April 3-7, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, will once again feature its popular dealer roundtables. This year’s “Best Practices Roundtables” will include a…

It’s a big year for service agents in the foodservice equipment industry. The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association is celebrating a half-century since it was incorporated in 1963 by founders and charter members. CFESA started celebrating its 50th anniversary in February at its Spring Conference in Orlando, Fla., just prior to NAFEM ’13. Keynote speaker…

You should be done or close to done with your dealership’s taxes by now. Which means that it’s time for Foodservice Equipment Reports’ annual “Top Dealer Report” survey. Those responsible for submitting the data should receive the form via e-mail sometime this week or early next. You will also find the form on our website…

NAFEM 2013 in Orlando, Fla., included a slew of awards and special recognition for more than four dozen industry professionals. Industry veterans Steven Cobb and David Ek received NAFEM’s highest honors. Steve Cobb, CFSP, chairman/CEO of Henny Penny Corp., Eaton, Ohio, was given the 2013 William W. Carpenter Award, which honors an industry professional who…

Edward Don & Co. has new digs. The nation’s largest E&S distributor has moved its national headquarters and distribution center to a new 362,500-sq.-ft. facility in Woodridge, Ill. The move from the former location in North Riverside, Ill., was completed in November. The move continues Don’s continuing modernization of its facilities. Since 2003, the 92-year-old…

The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association continues to announce more details on the speakers, sessions and seminars planned for its 2013 Annual Convention, April 3-7 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. The meeting, themed “Vision and Courage to Create Your Own Profitable Future,” will bring together the country’s…