Stafford-Smith Announces Leadership Changes

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based equipment dealer Stafford-Smith Inc. promoted David M. Stafford to company president from executive vice president. In addition, the company promoted Richard Harrison to vice president.

By Staff -- Foodservice Equipment and Supplies, 2/6/2008

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based equipment dealer Stafford-Smith Inc. promoted David M. Stafford to company president from executive vice president. In addition, the company promoted Richard Harrison to vice president.

“We’re reshaping the future leadership of our company,” David M. Stafford said.

David J. Stafford, the dealership’s previous president, will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Harrison, who has been with the company for 15 years, will oversee sales and contracts as part of his new role. 

FE&S’ 2001 Dealer of the Year, Stafford-Smith was ranked No. 13 in the magazine’s 2007 Distribution Giants survey.