AGAR News
Wholesale Food Distributor AGAR Announces New Senior Management Lineup
Taunton, MA: July 14, 2009: New England Wholesale food
distributor AGAR, product specialist for independent restaurants, retailers and
other food service providers has announced Marshfield resident Greg Burgess has
been promoted to the position of chief operating officer and Chris Kelberman of
Bolton, MA. has accepted the position of vice president of finance.
As part of AGAR’s commitment to customer profitability and quality products, the
company has made these important changes to stay at the forefront on innovation
and sales strategies to keep the AGAR customer profitable.
Greg Burgess:
In addition to his current oversight of
sales, human resources, and information technology, Mr. Burgess will assume
leadership responsibilities for procurement and operations at AGAR, as well as
overall business strategy, buying techniques and sales strategies.
Burgess, previously executive vice president of sales, finance & administration
has been at AGAR for over 10 years. He has overseen several functions and has
proven to be vital to AGAR’s growth and stability. He has served several roles
in finance at AGAR including VP finance & administration as well as Controller
when he arrived at AGAR.
Chris Kelberman:
In her new role, Ms. Kelberman
will be responsible for overall strategy including the finance department,
financial reporting, analysis, audit, budgeting, and credit & collections.
Ms. Kelberman has a very impressive background in finance that she brings to
AGAR. Most recently, Kelberman served as VP of Finance & Administration for a
division of Roper Industries. Her other professional roles include Director of
Finance, Asia, for Fisher Scientific’s Biosciences Division, Director of
Financial Planning & Analysis for Cytyc Corporation, as well as serving as
Controller for Financial Start Ups, Emerging Markets, for Boston Scientific.
“Both Greg and Chris have an impressive amount of financial and strategic
experience, stated Karen S. Bressler, president and CEO. “Now more than ever, it
is imperative in our industry that we pay close attention to all our
efficiencies. If AGAR stays efficient, our customers stay profitable and we
always do our part at whatever level in helping our customers stay viable,
especially in these uncertain times.”
About AGAR:
Wholesale food distributor Agar Supply Co, Inc., based in Taunton, Massachusetts
is New England’s largest independent food distributor and the thirteenth largest
in the United States. AGAR offers a wide range of solutions for the food service
industry. The company is New England’s premier supplier of meats, poultry,
seafood and grocery items as well as dairy products, non-perishables, non food
items, janitorial supplies and small wares. Contact AGAR at 800-669-6040 or
http://www.agarsupply.com/
Contact AGAR at 800-669-6040 or http://www.agarsupply.com/
"AGAR quality is top notch! The drivers are courteous and always helpful putting items away. Pricing is always fair. Salesmen are willing to get info on any product we may have questions about or they will get a product for you if you request it. If problems do arise they are corrected quickly. Overall a great company to deal with from owners to drivers!"
- Steve Woodman,
Woodman's of Essex
AGAR Supply is the largest independent food service supply distributor in the New England region serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Maine retail grocery and restaurant businesses. Call us for all your wholesale food service and food distribution needs including wholesale beef, pork and frozen seafood.