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Sargento Names Michael Pellegrino as Chief Operating Officer Following Retirements of Mike McEvoy, EVP of Operations, and Kristi Jankowski, EVP of Innovation

PRIVATEJun 27, 2024

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Sargento Foods

Michael Pellegrino
michael.pellegrino@sargento.com
PlymouthFood and BeverageFood And BeverageHospitalityFood Processing

Description

Sargento, the Wisconsin-based leader in cheese, has announced the retirement of Mike McEvoy, EVP of Operations, and Kristi Jankowski, EVP of Innovation. In response, CEO Louie Gentine has appointed Michael Pellegrino to Chief Operating Officer.

Company Information

Company

Sargento Foods

Location

Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States

About

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sargento is proud to be the company that successfully introduced America to pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses and cheese blends. Today, Sargento Foods is still based in Wisconsin, where they make and market amazing, high-quality shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients. Company leadership lives to serve local communities and employees, whom they refer to as the Sargento Family. www.sargento.com SOURCE Sargento Foods

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