Executives appointed to key roles at Duda subsidiaries
Executives appointed to key roles at Duda subsidiaries
Joseph A. Duda, president and chief executive officer of A. Duda & Sons Inc. in Oviedo, FL, announced the appointment of key executives at two of the corporation's wholly owned subsidiary companies: Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. and Duda Products Inc.
Robert P. (Bob) Gray, a 25-year veteran of Duda's fresh operations, has been named chief executive officer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. Edward D. (Dan) Duda Jr., who has served for 26 years in fresh sales and marketing for the family-owned company, has been promoted to chief operating officer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc.
At Duda Products Inc., the corporation's frozen processed vegetable and beverage subsidiary, Richard L. (Rick) Hanas, who has 34 years of experience in the corporation's production and marketing operations, has been named chief executive officer. Walter A. (Drew) Duda Jr. has been promoted to chief operating officer of Duda Products Inc., bringing 24 years of production management in vegetables and sugar cane to his new position. Mr. Duda has also been named corporate vice president of A. Duda & Sons Inc.
"I am excited and confident that the combined knowledge, experience and leadership of these fine individuals will ensure these distinct operations meet the needs of their customers with new, innovative and healthy food products," Joseph Duda said in a statement. "These experienced professionals will lead our subsidiaries through a transformation designed to enhance operating efficiencies and profitability while better meeting market needs." The appointments are effective immediately.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., which consolidates Duda's nationwide fresh fruit and vegetable operations, and Duda Products Inc., which integrates frozen processed vegetable and beverage operations, were established in January. The new subsidiary structure allows each operation greater freedom and flexibility to grow and respond to market trends for their unique products.
Robert P. (Bob) Gray, a 25-year veteran of Duda's fresh operations, has been named chief executive officer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. Edward D. (Dan) Duda Jr., who has served for 26 years in fresh sales and marketing for the family-owned company, has been promoted to chief operating officer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc.
At Duda Products Inc., the corporation's frozen processed vegetable and beverage subsidiary, Richard L. (Rick) Hanas, who has 34 years of experience in the corporation's production and marketing operations, has been named chief executive officer. Walter A. (Drew) Duda Jr. has been promoted to chief operating officer of Duda Products Inc., bringing 24 years of production management in vegetables and sugar cane to his new position. Mr. Duda has also been named corporate vice president of A. Duda & Sons Inc.
"I am excited and confident that the combined knowledge, experience and leadership of these fine individuals will ensure these distinct operations meet the needs of their customers with new, innovative and healthy food products," Joseph Duda said in a statement. "These experienced professionals will lead our subsidiaries through a transformation designed to enhance operating efficiencies and profitability while better meeting market needs." The appointments are effective immediately.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., which consolidates Duda's nationwide fresh fruit and vegetable operations, and Duda Products Inc., which integrates frozen processed vegetable and beverage operations, were established in January. The new subsidiary structure allows each operation greater freedom and flexibility to grow and respond to market trends for their unique products.