The PRIDE Centric Resources, Inc. (“PCR”) board of directors is happy to share that Greg Ebel will join the company as the Chief Executive Officer effective January 6, 2025. Greg will step into the role as Karin Sugarman retires after 28 years with PCR.
Greg has extensive experience in the foodservice equipment industry through his leadership at Manitowoc Ice & Everpure, most recently as Vice President, Global Sales & Distribution for Pentair, and the CWS Business Unit. He is a known leader of commercial strategy, sales and marketing, growth initiatives and product promotion.
“On behalf of the board, our shareholders and our amazing staff I want to express our gratitude to Karin for her many years of leadership. She has brought our group to be the leader in our industry. At the same time, we welcome Greg to the team with his many years of leadership and innovation in our industry. Together with Greg we will bring PCR to the next level!”, said Don Lipinski, president of Merchandise Equipment & Supply and the 2024-2025 PRIDE board chairperson.
Greg added, “It’s an honor to be joining PRIDE and building on the legacy Karin and the entire team have created and leading the strategy moving forward to the next phase of PRIDE’s journey. I am excited to learn and provide growth and value to not only our shareholders but our valued vendor partners and team.”
PRIDE Centric Resources, Inc. is a purchasing cooperative of food service equipment & supply professionals in the U.S. Its mission is to assist and empower member dealerships to achieve growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability through collaborative partnerships, education, and purchasing. For more information, email contact@pridecentricresources.com.