Garner Foods Appoints Plumb as Senior EVP of Sales

Garner Foods has appointed Marion Plumb as senior executive VP of sales. Plumb will be responsible for overseeing the company’s foodservice sales, retail sales and customer support teams.

“I and the executive team at Garner Foods are very excited to add Marion to our company leadership,” said Ann Garner Riddle, CEO and president of Garner Foods. “I enjoyed getting to know him through the hiring process, and look forward to Marion leveraging his substantial experience to our Texas Pete and Green Mountain Gringo brands.”

Plumb brings over 32 years of leadership and sales experience to the role of leading sales over multiple trade channels. He most recently served as VP of sales in North America for the Champion brand, which saw significant growth under his tenure.

“I’m thrilled to join the team at Garner Foods,” said Plumb. “The company’s heritage, its loyalty to its people and community, as well as a deep passion for products, customers, and consumers were very attractive to me and made this an easy decision. If I could have drawn up my dream job, this would have been it.”

Plumb, a self-professed foodie and passionate cook of Creole, Cajun and soul Food cuisines, has personal ties to the company as well. He has been using Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce since he was a kid and is excited to contribute to such a beloved brand.

Plumb plans to protect and extend the brand’s heartland business while also growing and expanding into other markets. He believes brand investment and driving innovation in new categories, and product extensions will elevate the brand and delight its loyal consumers and attract new consumers within each market.

To learn more about Garner Foods, and their extensive products, visit their website at www.garnerfoods.com.