Joseph, who has been with White Castle since 2016, has led the company’s legal, risk management, organizational development, technology and corporate relations functions.
This prestigious accolade recognizes an MHI member company employee under the age of 40 who has demonstrated exceptional professional achievements, effective leadership skills, and significant contributions to their organization and the industry at large.
In his new position Plantaz will be responsible for steering Seafrigo’s global operations and structuring the organization to implement its long-term growth strategy.
The co-packer is proud to announce the appointment of Gary Pfeiffer as its new president, as Gus Coutrakis, who led the company for over 13 years, retires.
Tappan brings over 30 years of broad cross-functional operational experience to Mama’s Creations as a leader with exceptional end-to-end supply chain mastery from his time with consumer packaged goods companies and food manufacturers and retailers.
Daubert is an IFT fellow and previously served as chair of the Food Engineering division. He was also a member-at-large of IFT’s Dogwood section in North Carolina.