Frosty Acres Hires Three Managers



John Hawkins and Randy Wagner have joined the company as category managers and Jason Tatum has been hired as a member service manager.

Hawkins' focus is the C.O.P. category while Wagner's specialty is the non-foods arena. Tatum will work closely with F.A.B.-member companies in realizing their growth and development objectives.

The trio have extensive foodservice experience and category expertise to these departments of F.A.B.

Hawkins brings more than 25 years of foodservice experience to the F.A.B. category manager position and throughout his purchasing career he has been responsible for every product category. He will be directly responsible for all COP items.

Wagner has more thab 24 years' experience working with group distribution in various capacities, and has a solid background in developing preferred supplier relationships.

Tatum comes to F.A.B. from outside the foodservice distribution arena with a strong background in sales and marketing. As a member service manager, he will be responsible for F.A.B. member growth and development.

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