Chuckanut Bay Foods Welcomes Two New Senior Hires, a New President and Director of Sales

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BELLINGHAM, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 3, 2025--

Chuckanut Bay Foods, a leader in premium desserts, is proud to announce two strategic additions to its executive team: Robert Kinsella as President and Mark Budd as Director of Sales. Both bring extensive experience in the bakery segment.

Robert Kinsella has had a successful 33-year career as a food broker and was the founder of Premier Sales Solutions. Robert revolutionized the in-store bakery segment, expanding across 37 states and achieving over $1 billion in retail sales for clients before selling his company to Empire in 2013. He stayed on as Chairman of Premier Sales Solutions which would eventually was rebranded to Epic Sales Partners, a national perishable broker. At Epic he served as Senior Vice President of Business development - Bakery. His leadership fueled consistent double-digit growth and strengthened the bakery business nationally.

Mark Budd brings over 40 years of experience in the food industry, specializing in sweet baked goods and private-label product development. Most recently, Mark served as Director of Sales at The Killer Brownie Company, where he spearheaded growth initiatives by securing key accounts, launching innovative products, and expanding into new channels. His deep expertise spans grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels, making him a valuable addition to Chuckanut Bay Foods’ sales strategy.

"At Chuckanut Bay Foods, we’re dedicated to crafting exceptional desserts that delight customers nationwide. With Robert Kinsella and Mark Budd joining our team, we’re poised to expand our reach even further," said Anthony Battaglia, CEO of Chuckanut Bay Foods. "Robert’s visionary leadership and Mark’s proven sales acumen align perfectly with our growth ambitions. We’re excited for the opportunities ahead."

For more information about Chuckanut Bay Foods and its premium dessert offerings, please visit www.chuckanutbay.com.

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CONTACT: Anthony Battaglia, CEO –[email protected]

Robert Kinsella, President –[email protected]

Mark Budd, Director of Sales –[email protected]

KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA WASHINGTON

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORE MANUFACTURING SUPERMARKET OTHER MANUFACTURING FOOD/BEVERAGE

SOURCE: Chuckanut Bay Foods

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