Crunch Pak Announces CEO's Resignation

CASHMERE, Wash. — Crunch Pak CEO Scott Sargent is leaving the organization after two years in the role.

“Working with the team at Crunch Pak has been one of the great privileges of my career,” Sargent said. “I am proud of what we accomplished as we pursued the interests of the company and brought value to our numerous consumers.”

Prior to joining Crunch Pak, Sargent was manager of supply chain purchasing for the 1,700-restaurant chain Chick-fil-A. Sargent also worked for the consulting firm, Booz Allen, and Delta Airlines.  Sargent is a Navy veteran with five years of active duty service.  Upon leaving Crunch Pak, Sargent will spend time with his family before pursuing other professional opportunities.

Crunch Pak Chairman of the Board Mauro Felizia wished Sargent the best for the future and thanked him for his contributions to Crunch Pak.

Felizia said, “Crunch Pak is a strong, well-established organization and we appreciate Scott’s commitment to the company.  We are poised for continued growth and we look forward to writing the next chapter of our innovation story.”

The Board of Directors is working with Crunch Pak’s senior management team to manage the transition; a search for a new leader is underway.  In the interim, former company CEO John Graden, assumes responsibility of Crunch Pak’s slicing division and Tony Freytag, senior vice president of sales and marketing, for all company branding efforts which includes sales and marketing.

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About Crunch Pak®

Crunch Pak® is the industry leader in fresh sliced apples. Founded in 2000, Crunch Pak® is committed to providing the highest quality organic and conventional sliced apples in the market. Crunch Pak®’s family of brands includes Crunch Pak with Disney and Crunch Pak® Organics. The primary distribution is via retail channels; annually Crunch Pak creates more than 1 billion apple slices at plants in Cashmere, Wash., and New Jersey One Slice at a Time©.

Source: Crunch Pak®