Here's a recap of new personnel appointments and resignations within the cold food industry.

Nick Meriggioli was named chief executive officer of Johnsonville Sausage, succeeding Ralph Stayer, who announced plans to retire, effective April 1.

At this year’s IPPE 2015, USPOULTRY elected Sherman Miller, Cahttps://admin-refrigeratedfrozenfood.epublishing.com/admin/article/general/xml#l-Maine Foods, as chairman of the board of directors.

The International Association for Cold Storage Construction elected new officers for 3-year terms.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Dallas, names Ward Whitworth as president, following the resignation of CEO Steve Clark.

Executive chairman John Cahill for Kraft Foods will transition to non-executive chairman of the board of directors, effective March 8. Meanwhile, Flowers Foods named Tonja Taylor as senior vice president of human resources, taking over for Donald Thriffiley, Jr., who after 36 years with Flowers Foods, is retiring, effective March 29.

Flowers Foods elected Allen Shiver as president and CEO, effective May 22.

IDFA elects new officers and board members.