CASHMERE, WA - Crunch Pak CEO Scott Sargent is leaving the organization after two years in the role. In the interim, former company CEO John Graden will assume responsibility of Crunch Pak’s slicing division, and Tony Freytag, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, for all company branding efforts which includes sales and marketing. 

“Working with the team at Crunch Pak has been one of the great privileges of my career,” Sargent said. “I am proud of what we accomplished as we pursued the interests of the company and brought value to our numerous consumers.” 

Prior to joining Crunch Pak, Sargent was the Manager of Supply Chain Purchasing for the 1,700-restaurant chain Chick-fil-A. According to a press release, Sargent also worked for the consulting firm, Booz Allen, and Delta Airlines, as well as serving in the Navy with five years of active duty service. Upon leaving Crunch Pak, Sargent says he will first spend time with his family before pursuing other professional opportunities. 

Crunch Pak Chairman of the Board Mauro Felizia wished Sargent the best for the future and thanked him for his contributions to the company, adding, “Crunch Pak is a strong, well-established organization and we appreciate Scott’s commitment to the company.  We are poised for continued growth and we look forward to writing the next chapter of our innovation story.” 

The Board of Directors for the company is already working with Crunch Pak’s senior management team to manage the transition, with the search for a new leader underway.

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