Krasdale Foods Strengthens Leadership Team to Enhance Customer Experience and Operational Excellence

Krasdale Foods announces key leadership appointments and role expansions to drive innovation, service excellence, and growth for its retail partners.

June 25, 2025
Krasdale Foods Strengthens Leadership Team to Enhance Customer Experience and Operational Excellence

Krasdale Foods, a leading grocery distributor in the New York Metro area, has announced significant leadership changes aimed at enhancing customer experience and operational excellence. The appointments span across Sales, Retail Technology, Customer Experience, and Business Insights divisions, reflecting the company's commitment to developing leaders who foster a strong culture and support long-term growth.

Cynthia Ramos, Krasdale Chief Sales and Customer Officer, highlighted the importance of these changes, stating they underscore the company's dedication to elevating customer experience and delivering operational excellence. Among the new appointments, Natalie Mennis has been named Director of Customer Experience, bringing nearly 20 years of experience to lead service model transformations. Howie Kent steps into the role of Director of Business Insights & Retail Technology, focusing on platform integration and analytics strategy.

Further strengthening its leadership team, Jose Torres has been promoted to Director of Sales, leveraging over 20 years of retail and sales leadership. Carroll Arroyo has been elevated to Sales Supervisor – Inside Sales, and Joey Lebiak joins the Business Insights team as a Data Analyst, contributing to enterprise reporting and sales analytics.

Gus Lebiak, Krasdale President and Chief Operations Officer, emphasized the company's belief in its people as the greatest asset. These strategic appointments are a testament to Krasdale's commitment to recognizing talent and investing in leadership to build a strong foundation for the future.