Boston, MA – Stavis Seafoods, a leading international importer, exporter and distributor of fresh and frozen seafood, today announced the hiring of warehousing veteran John Murphy as its new VP of Operations and quality control expert Mark Queenan as its new Quality Assurance Director. Both are new positions at Stavis as the company expands its ability to reach new customers, deliver superior quality seafood and develop world class QA, processing and distribution capabilities. Murphy and Queenan will be integral parts of the company’s commitment to growth and developing new business channels.
“I am thrilled about the talent and knowledge that John and Mark bring to Stavis,” said Richard Stavis, CEO of Stavis Seafoods. “Stavis continues to aggressively expand and build our company for the future. John’s proven ability to create and enhance distribution facilities and Mark’s expertise in developing world class quality assurance systems and processes are both incredibly exciting additions to the Stavis team.”
Both hires will collaborate closely with Ruth Levy, Stavis’ Chief Business Officer, to expand supply chain capabilities, QA processes, product development and overall procurement and distribution into national chain, foodservice and retail accounts. “John and Mark have highly defined experiences and focuses that will help us continue to grow,” added Levy. “John’s warehousing and fulfillment experience coupled with Mark’s ability to meet and exceed quality certification standards will be vital in expanding not only sales to current customers but to new channels as well.”
John Murphy’s expertise includes developing turnkey, complete distribution solutions for grocery stores and retail chains. His previous experience includes supervising operations at VersaCold, where he managed the cold storage, distribution and fulfillment needs for multiple facilities servicing national retail outlets. He also held management positions at CSI Integrated (before it changed names to VersaCold), handling warehousing distribution and supply chain needs for the company. His expertise includes developing and implementing operations, logistical, transportation, fleet management and distribution improvements for foodservice and high-end retailers.
Mark Queenan’s resume includes successfully penetrating the fickle retail industry with what was previously considered a commodity item. His work in product development and QA specifications helped Backyard Farms vine tomatoes become a widely sought after retail brand. Queenan is Seafood-HACCP Certified, a certified professional food safety practitioner, ASQ certified and his experience in the food industry includes Backyard Farms as well as serving as the Director of QA for Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta and Sauce and managing QA for a Canadian lobster facility. His knowledge includes developing and implementing all-encompassing quality control systems, ensuring environmental and product safety standards, and implementing detailed product specifications and processes for retail environments.
Stavis Seafoods has five unique brands. Foods From the Sea delivers unique dining experiences from around the world, while the Prince Edward brand focuses on providing premium shellfish items. The BOS’N brand delivers quality seafood without compromising freshness or taste while the Boston Pride brand provides convenience and value. Stavis also introduced an innovative new brand designed to deliver peak of season freshness all year round with the ChillFresh brand.
About Stavis Seafoods, Inc.
Stavis Seafoods is a family business that has been a Boston Waterfront landmark since 1929. Originally called Stavis Ipswich Clam Company, Stavis Seafoods ships more than 34 million pounds of fresh andfrozen seafood annually. Working from aninventory of more than 800 seafood items, Stavis distributes seafood via air, truck and ship worldwide.Flexible and fast paced, Stavis Seafoods’ expert buying desks provide up-to-the-minute market information and extremely competitive pricing to all its customers. Stavis also offers a line of famous brands, including BOS’N, ChillFresh, Foods From the Sea, Boston Pride and Prince Edward. For more information about Stavis Seafoods, please call us at(617) 482-6349 or visit us at www.stavis.com.
Source: Stavis Seafoods
