Golden State Foods Names Subsidiary President

Chad Buechel tapped to lead KanPak U.S., will be responsible for all aspects of the business

Morgan Smith
May 20, 2020
Kan Pak U s President Chad Buechel

Golden State Foods has promoted Chad Buechel to the position of president of KanPak U.S. Buechel has been in the food manufacturing industry for more than 25 years, working with Pepsi Bottling Group, Nestlé, and Kraft Heinz Company. He most recently served as group vice president, liquid products at Golden State Foods.

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