SAVAGE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industry veteran Larry Brown has joined Coastal Sunbelt Produce as Vice-President, National Accounts. In his capacity, Mr. Brown will be responsible for leading Coastal Sunbelt’s multi-unit account business which today includes many of the nation’s leading hotels, institutions, and chain restaurants.
Mr. Brown joins Coastal Sunbelt after spending 16 years with FreshPoint Inc., having most recently served as the company’s Vice President of Sales. “Coastal has emerged as one of the leading foodservice suppliers of produce and dairy in their region,” said Mr. Brown. “Coastal is building something special, a company that is a leader in its industry, a leader in its community and a great place to work. I am excited to be a part of this energetic team.”
“Larry is an accomplished leader and brings many years of experience to our company,” said John Corso, President of Coastal Sunbelt Produce. “He is highly regarded in the industry and we are proud to have him join our organization.”
Reporting to Mr. Brown will be Stacy Ward, Director of National Accounts. Together, Mr. Brown and Ms. Ward will oversee a dedicated team of National Account representatives focused on delivering world-class service to Coastal Sunbelt’s extensive list of chain, hotel, and institutional customers.
About Coastal Sunbelt Produce: Coastal Sunbelt Produce is the leading foodservice provider of produce and dairy in the Mid-Atlantic. Located in Baltimore/Washington, the Company operates a 165,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility employing the highest standards in food safety. Coastal Sunbelt Produce serves 6 states and the District of Columbia, delivering daily to VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, WV and eastern PA. More information about Coastal Sunbelt Produce is available at www.coastalsunbelt.com. Our motto “We Make it Happen”.