Hattiesburg, MS, January 2005 – The Merchants Company is proud to announce the promotion of two of its top executives. Andrew B. Mercier has been promoted to President and Donald B. Suber has been elevated to Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the foodservice distribution company headquartered in Hattiesburg , Mississippi. The Merchants Company operates three Divisions, Merchants Foodservice, Merchants Cold Storage and N & T Logistics.
Andy Mercier, previously the Executive Vice President and Treasurer, joined the company in 1992 . He is a Board Member of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association and a member of IFDA's Safety and Security Commission. His responsibilities as President will include the day-to-day operations of the company and working with Mr. Suber to define the future of The Merchants Company.
Mr. Suber joined The Merchants Company in 1955 and has held the position of President since 1988. During his tenure as President, the company has grown from a small statewide retail distributor to a regional broadline foodservice distributor currently ranked 19 th in the country in sales. Mr. Suber is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and of the F.A.B., Inc. Board of Directors. As Vice Chairmen and CEO, Mr. Suber will concentrate on long term planning and strengthening the value and position of the company.
“Andy Mercier is a true asset to our company and I look forward to working with such a seasoned foodservice professional. He has the experience and expertise to help guide Merchants to the next level and I am confident that with his leadership, we will outperform all expectations,” says Don Suber.
“I am honored to be a part of The Merchants Company and excited about the opportunity to continue work closely with Mr. Suber. I am equally excited and proud to work with such a wonderful group of employees. We are well-positioned to become a leader in the foodservice industry and capitalize on additional growth opportunities,” says Andy Mercier.
Celebrating its 100 th anniversary, The Merchants Company is a privately held company ranked as the 19th largest U.S. food service company with annual sales expected to top $200 million this year. A member of the F.A.B., Inc. member cooperative since 1982, The Merchants Company provides food and related products and services over 5,000 restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other foodservice customers to eight southeastern states from its distribution facilities in Jackson, Mississippi, and Clanton, Alabama. For more information about The Merchants Company visit the company's website at www.merchantsfoodservice.com.
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