Vazquez has more than 20 years of sales leadership experience in the retail grocery segment in addition to military sales, small format grocery and foodservice channels.

“Elmer is a proven leader in retail sales and will help us strategically expand our retail footprint while adding value to our existing customers,” said Michael Kiolbassa, president of Kiolbassa Smoked Meats. “The addition of Elmer really rounds out our executive team as we refine our business strategy for optimal efficiency and growth.”