September 30/Food & Farm Week -- Sartori Foods announced the arrival of Jeff Schwager to the Sartori team as the new president.

"With more than 20 years of experience at Rite Hite (a Milwaukee-based company), Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to Sartori Foods. He has successfully built profitable businesses through people development and innovative products," said Sartori Foods owner and CEO James Sartori.

As president, Jeff will lead strategic development and oversee the day to day operations of the organization. James Sartori will continue to play an active role in the business as company CEO.

Chad Vincent has also joined the Sartori team as chief marketing officer. In this role, he will oversee all marketing and brand development, and manage the retail business unit. Vincent was previously the chief branding officer and division president at Fiskars in Madison, Wis.

From the October 12, 2009, Prepared Foods E-dition