John Boos Announces Leadership Changes, New Business Divisions

John Boos & Co., a FEDA manufacturer member specializing in cutting boards, announced the creation of new strategic commercial and consumer divisions, along with senior leadership appointments for each. Those appointments include the promotion of Patrick Smith to president, commercial group, and the hiring of industry veteran Mark Adkison as president, consumer group. Greg Nuxoll will lead the executive team as interim CEO.

Nuxoll has 30 years of finance and management experience, including more than three years as John Boos & Co.’s CFO. In his new role, he will lead the overall strategy, growth, and evolution of the John Boos holding company, including its divisions and strategic brands, JK Adams and BK Resources.

“While we continue to honor our woodworking and steel manufacturing heritage, the way we serve and meet the needs of our customers has evolved,” Nuxoll said. “By establishing two dedicated divisions, commercial and consumer, backed by shared services, we can focus on our expertise and accelerate innovation under a strong leadership team.”

Before his promotion, Patrick Smith was vice president of commercial foodservice sales for John Boos & Co. As president, commercial group, he will lead Boos Steel and oversee sales and production. Smith has more than two decades of sales and commercial leadership experience, including more than 15 years in the foodservice equipment industry. During his tenure at John Boos & Co., he has forged strategic partnerships and strengthened relationships with key sales partners and chain-account customers.

In the newly created role of president, consumer group, Mark Adkison will lead the consumer business of both John Boos & Co. and JK Adams. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the home and housewares industry to John Boos. 

Adkison becomes the first person to oversee all consumer-related business functions and sales execution across the John Boos and JK Adams brands. He will be responsible for achieving annual operating plans while developing and executing longer-term strategies designed to drive sustainable growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and expand each brand's position in the consumer marketplace.