Marcone Commercial Kitchen Team Welcomes Sales Leader

LOUIS, MO (October 22, 2024) – Leading North American distributor Marcone announced today that Crystal Van Velkinburgh will oversee sales for the North Atlantic region as the company’s Commercial Kitchen operations continue rapid growth throughout that industry.

As the new North Atlantic Regional Sales Director, Van Velkinburgh brings a wealth of industry experience to the role. She previously worked as Director of Sales for beverage dispenser manufacturer Lancer Worldwide, was Director of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Electrolux and managed a $200 million product category for a private equity firm.

“I’m excited to put my skills to work here at Marcone, where we share a commitment to service excellence and a customer-first mentality,” Van Velkinburgh said. “There’s no doubt Marcone has changed the commercial kitchen repair industry since it entered the marketplace two years ago, so the opportunity to join such a dynamic and forward-thinking group allows me to make a meaningful contribution with this next stage of my career.”

Van Velkinburgh will manage OEM parts distribution to independent service agents along the Eastern Seaboard from the Carolinas through Maine.

“Crystal is poised to be an excellent addition to the Marcone Commercial Kitchen family at a time when we are meeting more repair needs than ever before,” said Keri Llewellyn, President of Marcone Commercial Kitchen. “I look forward to adding another strong woman to the team, someone who also is committed to improving the industry through faster service, deeper inventory and broad delivery options.”

Marcone Group has rapidly expanded through nine acquisitions in the HVAC, plumbing and pool and spa sectors since Genstar Capital purchased it in 2021. It also launched a commercial kitchen parts business in 2022. With an extensive nationwide distribution network, Marcone ensures fast, reliable customer service through its nearly 200 branch locations, an extensive fleet of delivery vehicles and order shipment reaching 93% of U.S. customers with next-day ground delivery and 100% within two days.

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About Marcone

Marcone is the leading provider of premium solutions, parts and equipment for professionals serving customers on their appliance parts, HVAC, plumbing and commercial kitchen needs. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Marcone is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise operating out of more than 200 locations throughout North America. Offering unparalleled product breadth, know-how across our national footprint and ease of doing business via leading-edge technology, servicers prefer Marcone because we amplify what they do best: take great care of their clients with speed, reliability and accuracy. Learn more about Marcone at marcone.com.

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