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Management A GSF associate since 2016, she has expertly guided FSQR for all GSF global manufacturing facilities and its growing team of FSQR professionals as group vice president, global FSQR over the past three years.
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- A GSF associate since 2016, she has expertly guided FSQR for all GSF global manufacturing facilities and its growing team of FSQR professionals as group vice president, global FSQR over the past three years.
- In her prior GSF roles as group vice president, FSQR – global liquid products and as senior director, quality systems, Manole led LPNA's comprehensive, rapid transformation of all FSQR systems to best-in-class industry status.
- In his new Conyers, Georgia-based role, Ross will provide leadership and direction to all liquid products operation activities.
- "We are incredibly excited to welcome Steve and his family to Liquid Products North America and Golden State Foods," said Justin Vannoy, GSF corporate senior vice president and president, LPNA.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Golden State Foods (GSF) presented the 2023 Chairman's Challenge Award to the GSF Fresh!
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- IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Golden State Foods (GSF) presented the 2023 Chairman's Challenge Award to the GSF Fresh!
- China associates on earning the Chairman's Challenge Award for their truly spectacular performance in all areas of produce processing operations," said Brian Dick, president and chief executive officer, Golden State Foods.
- China team—and also a great encouragement to our whole GSF team in China," said Michael Hu, Group Vice President, Operations – GSF China.
- China team received GSF's 2023 Quality Focus Award and its fourth consecutive GSF "Best in Class" Diamond Award in the food processing category.
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Management IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of Justin Vannoy to corporate senior vice president and president of Liquid Products North America (LPNA), and Trisha McRoberts to corporate vice president and chief procurement officer, effective this month.
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- IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of Justin Vannoy to corporate senior vice president and president of Liquid Products North America (LPNA), and Trisha McRoberts to corporate vice president and chief procurement officer, effective this month.
- "Justin's high standards, his people-first approach, and his personal values make him a perfect fit for GSF," said GSF President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Dick.
- "The improvements Justin has driven in LPNA have yielded great results with plenty of room to continue.
- She also holds a graduate certificate in Supply Chain and Information Systems from The Pennsylvania State University (State College, Pennsylvania).
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Management IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Starr to group vice president, communications, effective this week.
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- IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Starr to group vice president, communications, effective this week.
- "Her familiarity with GSF's culture, leaders, and operations will ensure the right balance between continuity and new thinking."
- A GSF associate since 2019, Starr previously served as senior director, global branding and communications, partnering with associates at all levels throughout GSF in the areas of strategic media relations, social media, community relations, and integrated communications.
- Starr earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Linguistics from the University of California, San Diego.
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Dick, GSF president and chief executive officer, to the GSF Board of Directors, effective August 31.
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- IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Dick, GSF president and chief executive officer, to the GSF Board of Directors, effective August 31.
- In this new role, he joins GSF board members Conrad Wetterau (chairman), Mike Waitukaitis (vice chairman), Jim Williams, Dick Gochnauer, Nabil El-Hage, Frank Listi, Jose Armario, and Stephen Wetterau, as well as Advisory Board Member Sharon Davis.
- "With this appointment, Brian's successful leadership and 24 years of dedicated service to Golden State Foods will continue to serve our growing global enterprise well, as we pursue mutual success with our customers," said GSF Board of Directors Chairman Conrad Wetterau.
- "We enthusiastically welcome Brian to the GSF Board of Directors, and we look forward to his continued partnership, expertise, and inspiration in advancing our long-term goals, while perpetuating our GSF Creed and Values."
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Accounting IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of three leaders.
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- IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of three leaders.
- In GSF's Irvine, California corporate global headquarters, promotions include Ken Mance to group vice president, human resources and labor, as well as Dave Norman to group vice president, corporate controller.
- Based in Arkansas City, Kansas, Bryan Bartee will now serve as group vice president, operations for the company's KanPak Kansas dairy products facility.
- "We truly value Dave's leadership, contributions, and positive approach to business," said Brad Tingey, GSF's corporate senior vice president and chief financial officer.
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Michigan Supreme Court IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron G. Smith as deputy general counsel, effective this week.
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- IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron G. Smith as deputy general counsel, effective this week.
- "Cameron is an accomplished professional with strong values and ethics," said John Page, GSF executive vice president and chief administrative officer.
- Cameron will also help advance the organization's regulatory and emerging matters in governmental relations and affairs as part of his role at the company."
- Cameron also spent a year as a law clerk for a judge of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Santa Ana, California).
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History IRVINE, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce four leadership promotions of senior executives based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters.
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- IRVINE, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce four leadership promotions of senior executives based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters.
- "These executive leadership changes will help Golden State Foods best support our customers and enable the continued growth of our company and our people, as we pursue strategic succession plans to optimize the deep expertise and proven capabilities of our senior leadership team," said Conrad Wetterau, Chairman of GSF's Board of Directors.
- He will also provide strategic leadership and vision for all worldwide activities to ensure the achievement of the organization's multi-year strategic plans and annual plans, including the attainment of all customer satisfaction objectives and company financial and growth goals.
- He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis in International Business from Chapman University in Orange, California.
Servicing nearly 7,500 customer stores in virtually every state, the QCD network will soon encompass 25 total distribution centers, making 35,000 last-mile deliveries weekly to four leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands.
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- Servicing nearly 7,500 customer stores in virtually every state, the QCD network will soon encompass 25 total distribution centers, making 35,000 last-mile deliveries weekly to four leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands.
- "Positioning our strong network of distribution centers for continued growth in future U.S. markets, we have deployed innovative technologies for warehouse automation, optimized routing, and digital transformation of workforce efficiencies—all benefitting our mutual success with our customers."
- In October 2022, QCD Las Vegas relocated to a larger 98,000-square-foot Nevada distribution facility and now services 150 customer stores with last-mile deliveries.
- Iconic QSR customers consistently recognize QCD as a top distribution partner for service and efficiencies, as well as quality and performance, based on store operator feedback and corporate standards.
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Sociology Based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters, Stephen Wetterau will serve as Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, while Shane Blanchette has earned a promotion to the Frisco, Texas-based role of Group Vice President, Operations, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD).
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- Based in GSF's Irvine, California corporate headquarters, Stephen Wetterau will serve as Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Innovation, while Shane Blanchette has earned a promotion to the Frisco, Texas-based role of Group Vice President, Operations, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD).
- "Stephen has grown a tremendous amount in his leadership roles at GSF and QCD over the past 14 years," said Bob Wolpert, GSF Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
- Blanchette's prior roles with QCD have included Group Vice President, Continuous Improvement; Senior Director, Operations; Director of Customer Development; and Senior Operations Manager, QCD Los Angeles.
- Originally from the East Coast, Blanchette earned his bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire (Durham, New Hampshire).
