Golden State Foods Announces Promotion of Brian Dick to President and Chief Operating Officer

May 30, 2023 Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Dick to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 5. In this role, Brian will oversee all global operations and functions for the company, including food manufacturing, logistics, and administrative groups.

Golden State Foods Announces Passing of Mark Wetterau, 25-Year GSF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

May 18, 2023 Golden State Foods 

One of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, Golden State Foods (GSF) today announces with profound sadness that its beloved Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Wetterau, has passed after 25 years of dedicated service and outstanding leadership of GSF. Surrounded by his loving family, Wetterau died peacefully at home due to ongoing health issues.

Golden State Foods Recognizes Opelika Protein Products Team as Two-Time Chairman’s Challenge Award Winner

February 22, 2023 Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods (GSF) celebrated the 2022 Chairman’s Challenge Award winner, GSF’s Opelika, Alabama Protein Products manufacturing facility, a repeat winner and only the second facility in GSF history to win the company’s highest honor for two consecutive years. A highly anticipated annual tradition for 23 years, the prestigious award recognizes the Opelika team’s exemplary performance in the areas of people, quality, growth, financial results, and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG).

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Golden State Foods Promotes Shellie Frey to Vice President and Chief Branding and Communications Officer

January 10, 2023 Golden State Foods 

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Shellie Frey to vice president and chief branding and communications officer, effective this week. Based in the company’s Irvine, California corporate headquarters and partnering with all GSF businesses across the globe, Shellie will provide strategic oversight of all internal and external branding and communications efforts. She will develop forward-thinking, visionary insights and new approaches to promote GSF’s positive impact on its customers, industries, associates, and communities as a leading global organization.

Golden State Foods Promotes Shane Blanchette to Group Vice President, Continuous Improvement, QCD

September 21, 2022 Golden State Foods 

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Shane Blanchette to Group Vice President, Continuous Improvement, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD). Based in Frisco, Texas, Blanchette now oversees QCD’s strategic continuous improvement initiatives, including warehouse and transportation operations, new facility builds, optimization projects, and quality standards to support strategic customer initiatives and overall growth.