Former Duke Manufacturing VP takes on a new role. 

 Brian Kearins was named vice president and general manager for Star Manufacturing, a part of the Middleby Foodservice Group.

Kearins comes to Star from Engineered Products Industries, LLC, where he served as general manager. Prior to that, he was senior vice president of business development for Duke Manufacturing Company.

In his new role Kearins will work with David Brewer, chief operation officer for Middleby Foodservice Group, on sales and operational initiatives related to the six brands in the Star portfolio.