Wood Stone Names New Director of Sales

Wood Stone Corp., a FEDA manufacturer member specializing in ovens, has promoted Chris Hartford to director of sales.

Hartford has more than 30 years of experience in the foodservice industry, during which he has developed strong relationships with consultants, dealers, representatives, and operators, the company said. He joined Wood Stone in May 2022 as the Eastern regional sales manager. Previously, he held sales roles at Fonterra, a dairy products exporter, and Verde Farms, a beef producer.

“In his new role, Chris will lead our sales organization and continue strengthening the partnerships that have helped make Wood Stone a trusted name in commercial cooking equipment,” the company said.