Casey Named VP of Sales and Brand Development for Mrs. Grissom's Salads

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Aug. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- (Nashville, TN)—Mrs.Grissom’s Salads President and CEO Kenneth Funger announced the appointment of food industry veteran Alan Casey as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Brand Development.

Casey brings years of brand development knowledge and industry know how from previous positions as Vice President of Sales for Butterball and most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales and Brand Development for BUBBA Foods, Inc., makers of BUBBA Burgers. Alan is a Chattanooga native and a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

 “We’re very fortunate to have someone with Alan’s experience and knowledge of the food industry joining Mrs. Grissom’s” said Funger. “Alan has the experience and knowledge we were searching for to help us reach the next level of sales and provide guidance for our continued growth.”

Casey said that in addition to joining one of the nation’s most respected and best known brands, it also gave him a chance to move back to his home state of Tennessee. “I’m excited about leading the charge for this next phase of the company’s growth” said Casey.

“Alan is one of the most dynamic, knowledgeable and energetic persons I have had the pleasure of being associated with,” said Keith McIntosh, Mrs. Grissom’s VP and General Manger. Alan’s extensive experience in the food industry combined with a well-established brand like Mrs. Grissom’s Salads is the perfect match. We feel very fortunate to have him on our team.”

Mrs. Grissom’s Salads is a family owned business founded by Grace and Herb Grissom in 1955. For more information, go to www.mrsgrissoms.com.