GSF Appoints Everton Harris as Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Everton Harris as corporate senior vice president and chief human resources officer, and the promotion of Campbell Cooper to corporate senior vice president and chief customer and strategy officer.

Based in Irvine, California, Harris joined GSF in December 2024 to serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the chief executive officer, senior executive team and board of directors...

Lindsay Goldberg to Acquire a Controlling Interest in Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods, one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, today announced that Lindsay Goldberg, a family and founder-focused private equity firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Company alongside the Wetterau family, who will maintain a significant ownership interest. The acquisition recognizes GSF’s outstanding 75-plus year track record of successful value creation and builds on GSF’s strong momentum. The investment by Lindsay Goldberg will provide the Company with additional resources and capabilities to advance its...

Golden State Foods Promotes Mariana Manole to Senior Vice President, Global FSQR 

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mariana Manole to senior vice president, global Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs (FSQR), as well as the appointment of Steve Ross as senior vice president, operations, Liquid Products North America (LPNA).

Based in Conyers, Georgia, Manole will serve as GSF’s chief quality leader, responsible for ensuring all worldwide manufacturing facilities and distribution centers meet food safety laws, federal, state, and local regulatory...