This Lacey-based truck driver has been inducted into the Hall of Fame
The Olympian 1 day ago Rolf Boone, The Olympian (Olympia, Wash.)
May 27 Phil Aasen, a longtime truck driver for Harbor Wholesale Foods in Lacey, has been inducted into the 2021 class of the International Foodservice Distributors Association truck driver Hall of Fame, the association announced.
Aasen is among 71 drivers to be inducted this year, the largest class in IFDA s history, according to a news release. These hard-working professional drivers are truly essential to our economy, national security, and way of life, said Mark Allen, president and CEO of IFDA, in a statement.
Two Top Northwest Convenience Distributors Exploring a Merger
LACEY, Wash. Harbor Wholesale and Rich & Rhine Wholesale are considering teaming up, bringing together two family-owned companies in the distribution business. After several discussions with Robert Krupp [chairman at Rich & Rhine], we realized that our vision for the convenience industry and strong values-based leadership were well aligned towards common future goals and opportunities, said Justin Erickson, CEO of Harbor Foods Group. We share a common passion for building an organization where our team members can be successful while being 100 percent focused on our customers success.
Harbor Wholesale operates distribution centers in Lacey and Roseburg, Ore. A tie-up would open the door for Harbor to establish a hub in Portland, Ore., to service the more densely populated markets in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Harbor Wholesale and Rich & Rhine Wholesale Enter into Agreement to Explore Potential Partnership
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LACEY, Wash., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Northwest s top two independent convenience distributors are exploring a merger between their successful family-owned companies. Justin Erickson, CEO of Harbor Foods Group states, After several discussions with Robert Krupp (Chairman at Rich & Rhine), we realized that our vision for the convenience industry and strong values-based leadership were well aligned towards common future goals and opportunities. We share a common passion for building an organization where our team members can be successful while being 100% focused on our customers success.
Jones Soda Names Jamie Colbourne Chairman of the Board Jones Soda Names Jamie Colbourne Chairman of the Board
Jones Soda (OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, today appointed Jamie Colbourne as the company’s Chairman of the Board. Colbourne served as Jones’ interim CEO from April to December 2020, recruited current CEO Mark Murray as a consultant, and worked closely with Murray to plan and implement a growth strategy that has successfully increased the company’s revenues and gross margins. He succeeds Michael “Mick” Fleming as board chairman.
“In the last 10 months, Jones has significantly improved cost and management controls, reengaged consumers through creative marketing programs ranging from themed label collections to an RV campaign with Tony Hawk, and laid the groundwork for expanding into foodservice and club channels,” said Jamie Colbourne, newly appointed chairman of the board for Jo