CARLSTADT, NJ – Bill Schmitt is the new director of foodservice for Schweid & Sons, a New Jersey-based ground-beef purveyor. Schmitt will lead brand development among restaurants and foodservice distributors. He also will work with senior management and marketing to expand the company's food programs beyond ground beef.

"I'm excited to be joining Schweid & Sons, with a team committed to delivering the best product possible with an ownership that is four generations strong in the food business,” Schmitt said. “They have a commitment to quality and service that I am honored to represent.”


Prior to joining Schweid & Sons, Schmitt was part of the corporate accounts team at AdvancePierre Foods. He joined AdvancePierre through the acquisition of Barber Foods where he served as regional manager in New England and vice president of foodservice sales.

“Having Bill join the Schweid & Sonsteam will allow us to continue our growth in existing channels, while leveraging his long-term relationships to help us expand into new areas of opportunity,” said Jamie Schweid, executive vice president of Sales, Marketing and IT. “His professionalism and reputation in the industry makes us extremely proud to have such a quality person lead our foodservice team.”