FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Ian Barrie, 616.975.0090
COLE'S ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., January 3, 2005 – Cole’s is pleased
to announce the recent hiring of Jeffrey R. Lewandoski to the position
of V.P. of Production & Operations for Cole’s Quality Foods,
Inc. Jeff will begin employment with the company on Monday, January
3, 2005.
An engineering graduate of the University of Utah, Jeff comes to Cole’s
from The Dennis Engineering Group, LLC, a multi-disciplinary engineering
consulting firm that specializes in the design and construction of
food processing facilities. As a licensed Professional Engineer, Jeff
has been responsible for nearly 50 food processing projects ranging
from start-up plants, to building/process expansions of existing facilities.
Jeff Lewandoski demonstrates the skills required to continue the operational
excellence we have come to expect within our operations. His mindset
is one of team building, leading by example, continuous improvement
and respect for Cole’s employees. We are proud to have him as
a member of our team.
Jeff, his wife Jamie and children, Katie, 5, Jace, 3 and Matthew, 1, will
be relocating to the area within several weeks. Please join me in welcoming
them to the Cole’s team!
About Cole's
Founded in 1943, Cole’s Quality Foods is a privately held, Michigan-based
company. In 1972, Cole’s invented the first frozen garlic bread
and created a category that today, generates over 300 million dollars
in sales. The company’s product line includes a variety of
frozen garlic breads, garlic toasts and garlic bread sticks. An innovator
and category leader, Cole’s has experienced consistent revenue
growth throughout its 60-year history. Cole’s was first to
offer a complete line of frozen garlic breads and toasts that go
from freezer to table in 10 minutes or less. The company employs
more than 150 people in Muskegon and Grand Rapids, Mich.
To learn more about Cole’s, go to the company’s Web site at www.coles.com.
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