John F. Baugh, Founder of Sysco, Dies at 91



{mosimage}In its statement on the passing of the late John Baugh, Sysco Corp., pointed out that "His passing was 37 years, almost to the date, of the corporation's initial public offering on March 3, 1970."

Richard J. Schnieders, Sysco's chairman, ceo and president, said, "His passing is indeed a profound loss. First and foremost, John Baugh was a man of commitment

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