— Interview with Tina Swanson — R&R: Where are you based and how long has Restaurant Technologies been in business? Tina Swanson: Restaurant Technologies is based in Minneapolis and has been providing automated solutions to restaurants for more than 20 years. R&R: What is your title and how long have you been with the company? Swanson: I lead the field sales, customer experience, account management and sales force effectiveness functions. I have been part of the Restaurant Technologies team since 2012. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? …
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— Interview with Melissa Jones — Melissa Jones is business unit leader of Pentair Residential & Commercial Filtration. R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Melissa Jones: Pentair was founded 1966 and is based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Everpure, our industry-leading foodservice water treatment brand, was founded in 1933. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Jones: Products: Everpure brand water treatment products. – Point-of-use solutions for a wide range of water-using foodservice applications including coffee/tea, fountain beverage, steam cooking, ice …
Los Angeles — The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), now known as Connex, has named CBRE | FacilitySource as the 2019 U.S. Supplier Company of the Year. The prestigious award, which recognizes performance excellence by a supplier to the retail facility management industry, was presented at the PRSM2019 National Conference on April 30, 2019 in Denver. “This recognition is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team, who work to deliver unmatched client outcomes every day,” says Bill Hayden, CEO of CBRE | FacilitySource. CBRE | …
Chicago — DSI Holdings Corporation, the largest owner and operator of ServiceMaster franchises in the United States, has hired Michael Ganda as its new director of strategic marketing. His primary responsibility will be overseeing DSI’s web site and digital presence. “I am thrilled to welcome Michael Ganda into the DSI family,” says Jim Boccher, DSI’s president and CEO. “Michael has over 18 years of experience developing and executing digital marketing and business strategies. He has led billion-dollar companies in this capacity and his vision and skill set is exactly what …
Orlando, Fla. — Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers and Planners has promoted Joe Keene to senior vice president of engineering. Formerly vice president of mechanical engineering, Keene will now oversee strategic direction and management of the firm’s engineering disciplines, including Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. “We are looking forward to Joe taking on this strategic leadership role as we expand our reach and engineering service offerings to align with our evolving client partner needs,” says Joshua Inman, director of operations. With an extensive professional portfolio under his belt, …
Denver — After almost 25 years, the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), the authority on retail, multi-site facilities management, has rebranded and is now Connex. The rebranding announcement was made April 30, 2019 to a record-setting crowd by Bill Yanek, Connex CEO, during the Connex2019 National Conference being held in the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver. “The essence of PRSM membership is connecting members to: their industry peers, knowledge and resources,” says Yanek. “Our new name, Connex, recognizes that benefit and provides us a strategic platform …
Aliso Viejo, Calif. — Phoenix Energy Technologies (PhoenixET), an IOT business intelligence analytics company and leader in smart buildings, has raised growth capital to accelerate product development and facilitate entry into additional markets. Spring Lake Equity Partners and Energy Innovation Capital (EIC) led the round in partnership with management and join PhoenixET’s existing shareholders including Duke Energy. “This investment will strengthen our value proposition for customers and support our continued rapid growth,” says CEO Glen Schrank. “With this investment, Phoenix Energy Technologies is poised to further enhance our offerings across …
— By William Gagnon — High-speed hand dryers offer total solution for retail restroom challenges. Cleanliness and general appearance are top concerns for successful retail and restaurant establishments, which often rely on positive brand reputation and word-of-mouth advertising to keep their businesses running. Even one patron complaint about this aspect of a facility — including its restroom — can have detrimental consequences. These establishments are often tasked with finding solutions that will not only keep the restroom environment visibly clean for employees and patrons, but ensure that they meet even …
Craton, Calif. — Taco Bell’s Las Vegas flagship cantina, located in the heart of The Strip, is a world apart from the traditional, tiny Taco Bell drive-through. The cantina is a two-story restaurant with a large central atrium that looks more like a hot dance club than a fast food outlet, and is pumped full of music to match. Upstairs is the wedding chapel, a more brightly lit dining room with flat screens on the side walls, and an enormous backlit graphic at the far end of the room with …
Euless, Texas — Federal Heath, with a 118-year history of sign industry excellence, will implement a carefully planned transition in leadership this year as its longtime president and CEO, Kevin Stotmeister, plans to retire at the end of 2019. Stotmeister will retain his chief executive officer responsibilities for the remainder of 2019. Stotmeister has promoted the company’s current executive vice president and chief operating officer, Sid Rasnick, to succeed him as president. Rasnick assumed his new duties in mid-January 2019. Stotmeister will have more than 39 years with the company …