The Homer Laughlin China Company appointed Mariko Sakurai to serve as its central regional sales manager. Sakurai has more than 25 years’ experience in sales and purchasing in the foodservice industry, most recently serving as national accounts manager for the western region for EveryWare Global/Oneida/Anchor Hocking. Mariko Sakurai

Responsible for the entirety of a dozen states and parts of two more, Sakurai’s territory stretches from Texas all the way to North Dakota. She will work closely with regional representative groups and directly with chains and independent restaurants in support of all Homer Laughlin dinnerware lines as well as The Hall China Company lines of serving ware, cookware, accessories, and completer items.