ACP Strengthens Sales Team With Expanded Regional Roles

ACP, a Welbilt company that specializes in accelerated cooking technology, announced two updates to its sales team that are designed to deepen customer support, strengthen regional sales coverage, and further integrate culinary expertise into product development, training, and commercial activities. Chris Bugher has been promoted to manager – Eastern region sales and corporate chef, while Heidi Connors’ role has been expanded to director – Central region sales and key accounts.

“As customer needs continue to evolve, ACP is focused on combining product innovation with practical culinary insight and strong field support,” ACP President Meghan Hurst said. “Chris and Heidi each bring valuable expertise and customer focus to their expanded roles, helping us better support operators, dealers, and partners across the market.”

Bugher joined ACP in May 2025, bringing extensive culinary talent and a record of global accomplishments and awards to the FEDA manufacturer member. Since joining the company, ACP said Bugher has demonstrated strong culinary skills, presented ACP products with confidence, and served as a collaborative team member. In his expanded role, Bugher will serve as ACP’s corporate chef and primary culinary ambassador while continuing to support commercial sales activity in the Eastern region.

Since joining ACP in 2020, Connors has helped drive sales growth in key accounts and QSR chains. In her expanded role, she will add field sales responsibilities, including management of the Central region, while continuing to support key account growth.