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Jason Nichol Named Executive Vice President North America Specialty Companies and Strategic Ventures for Gordon Food Service

PRIVATEJul 09, 2024almost 2 years ago

Position

Vice President

Company

Gordon Food Service

Jason Nichol
Grand RapidsSoftwareFood And Beverage

Description

Jason Nichol has been appointed as the executive vice president of North America Specialty Companies and Strategic Ventures for Gordon Food Service, succeeding Dean Noble who is retiring.

Company Information

Company

Gordon Food Service

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

About

For 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromising quality and heartfelt service for our customers. Beginning as a simple butter-and-egg delivery service, we've grown to become the largest family business in the foodservice industry by upholding the same approach since 1897—remaining passionately committed to the people we serve. Today, we serve foodservice operators in the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States and coast-to-coast in Canada. We also operate more than 170 Gordon Food Service Store locations in the U.S. By partnering with organizations from across industries—healthcare to education, independent and chain restaurants, and event planners—we help our customers create food experiences that people choose, enjoy, and remember.

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