CINCINNATI – [April 6, 2010] – Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) today
announced the appointment of Ann Nickolas to Director of its foodservice
division. In this role, Nickolas will assist in driving sales and
developing strategy for global foodservice accounts. She will also offer
direction in the alignment of Cintas’ activity with key industry
associations and representatives to further build the brand within the
channel.
Prior to joining Cintas, Nickolas served as the Vice President of
Business Development at the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) in Atlanta.
While with the WFF, Nickolas facilitated sponsor and member development
committees, and coordinated fundraising programs to provide additional
resources for women in foodservice. Last year, Nickolas helped raise
more than two million dollars for the WFF through successful business
growth and industry outreach programs.
“Ann understands the needs of foodservice operators and has a
demonstrated record of building business wherever she goes,” said
Phillip Holloman, Cintas President and COO. “Her experience of elevating
diversity within the industry combined with her natural leadership
skills makes her an excellent fit for Cintas.”
In previous positions, Nickolas served as the Chief Customer Officer and
Vice President of Marketing for the Compass Group in the Foodbuy
Division. Before joining Foodbuy, she held national accounts and
management positions with Coca-Cola USA and Baxter Healthcare (Dietary
Products Division).
Nickolas earned her B.S. from the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH.
She and her husband, Steve, will be relocating from Atlanta to
Cincinnati for the new position with their two children. They enjoy
traveling, the outdoors and attending church-related activities.
Source: Cintas Corporation