AIPC also announced that Paul Geist, who most recently served as the company's vice president and corporate controller, has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer.
"Jack has hit the ground running in the two months since he arrived. The planned leadership transition not only has been seamless, but even faster than originally anticipated," said Bill Patterson, chairman of the AIPC board of directors. "Jack has quickly focused his energies on getting to know our people and the company, as well as identifying key initiatives that will further improve our operations and enhance the branded and private label opportunities in our retail, foodservice and ingredient businesses. We are looking forward to a new chapter under Jack's skillful leadership and in partnership with the strong management team we now have in place."