PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Sargento Foods Inc. announced today the hiring of Jake Fuller as a sales analyst within the Consumer Products Division, and Joy Pineres as senior manager in new business development.
Jake will assume the role of the Walmart and Club Channel sales analyst within the company’s Consumer Products Division based in Rogers, Ark., reporting to Marty Rowe, senior sales director—Walmart.
"We are excited to have Jake join our Walmart and Club Channel team in Rogers, said Louie Gentine, president and chief customer officer at Sargento." Jake’s education and knowledge will help us drive sales, and we are confident he will make a great addition to the Sargento family.
A native of Little Rock, Ark., Jake earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Ark. in December 2011. He is a Cum Laude graduate and played baseball for both the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.
Joy will identify and develop new growth opportunities in support of the Consumer Products Division. She also will manage the snack innovation pipeline by assuming leadership of existing projects, reporting to Rod Hogan, vice president—new business development. She will manage cross functional teams to develop effective business plans and maintain accountability for delivering new product volume and profit goals.
"Joy’s leadership experience will help bring the Consumer Products Division closer to its product volume and profit goals, said Louie Gentine, president and chief customer officer of Sargento." Her product management background makes her a valuable team member, and we know she will greatly contribute to the company’s success.
Before Joy joined Sargento, she held the position of senior product manager at Reynolds Co. in Lake Forest, Ill. Most recently, Joy was responsible for managing the Hefty Branded Foam Tableware business where she led the development and execution of annual operating and marketing plans. Prior to Reynolds Co., Joy was the senior product manager for the Hefty New Product Division and Innovation Group where she gained valuable experience in new product development.
Joy earned both her master’s in business administration in marketing and management and her bachelor’s degree in statistics from The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla.
About Sargento Foods Inc.
Sargento Foods Inc. has demonstrated its passion for cheese and cheese-based meal solutions throughout its history. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Sargento is a leading manufacturer, packager and marketer of natural shredded, sliced and snack cheeses, cheese appetizers, ingredients, sauces and other culinary solutions. Sargento is owned and operated by the Gentine family, and has net sales of more than $1 billion. For more information, please visit www.sargento.com.
Source: Sargento Foods Inc.
