BELOIT, Wis. – The Broaster Co. recently hired Sharon Schwengler as its new national accounts manager. Schwengler brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of commercial foodservice to Broaster, previously working with such companies as Pepsico Foodservice, Libby Inc., Nemco Food Equipment and Standex International.

She will focus on multi-unit national account development, promoting the profitability of serving Broaster Chicken and the Broaster Express branded food program.

“We’re very excited we found someone with Sharon’s wealth of experience to join us as our new national accounts manager,” said Jay Cipra, president of Broaster. “She will play a vital role in maintaining and developing our accounts as we rapidly expand. Sharon’s caliber and industry knowledge make her a meaningful addition to the Broaster Co.”

For more than 60 years, Broaster has offered a license branded food program to strengthen operators’ businesses and build their profits. The program does not require development fees, royalty payments or franchise fees, and it provides all of the food, equipment national branding and marketing materials needed to help foodservice operators to be successful in offering Broaster Chicken and Broaster Express grab-and-go foods.

Beloit, Wis.-based Broaster is the leader in manufacturing pressure fryers, a profitable and branded food program, ready-to-cook foods and specialty foodservice. The company also offers its licensed brands, Genuine Broaster Chicken and Broaster Express food program worldwide to an extensive range of foodservice operations. It markets its products through a global network of authorized distributors.