SALINA, KAS. — William (Bill) Gambel has been named to the newly created role of executive vice-president, business development of McShares, Inc. He will be responsible for expanding the business across the entire McShares portfolio. Research Products Co. is an operating division within McShares.
Mr. Gambel most recently was vice-president of client development and target marketing at AIB International. Earlier, he was vice-president at Caravan Ingredients, where he was employed for 25 years in the baking and ingredient industry. His international business experience includes work in Central and South America, China, and Europe. He has implemented key account management programs and a CRM program, as well as pricing strategies to enhance margins in a highly commoditized industry.
He has a degree in business management from Ottawa University, and is an AIB International Baking Science and Technology graduate.
“We are excited to have Bill join our Team at McShares; he brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm about the industries we serve,” said Monte W. White, president and chief executive officer of McShares, Inc. “In addition to his role on our leadership team, Bill will help lead us and serve our customers in the milling, baking and functional food categories. This is an exciting time at McShares, as we are venturing into additional product categories that are within our core competencies, while maintaining the cores values of best in class customer service that was instilled by my grandfather/our founder more than 60 years ago.”
In addition to Mr. Gambel’s appointment, Mr. White said McShares continues to grow REPCO Nutritional Premixes. REPCO Nutritional Premix is a product line expansion serving vitamin and mineral premix needs of the functional food and beverage product categories.
“I am really looking forward to working closely with Monte and the rest of the REPCO Team,” Mr. Gambel said. “They/we have great products, great people, and an extraordinary commitment to providing customer satisfaction. The Research Products (REPCO) high touch, close customer intimacy, and quick response business approach will continue to serve us well as we expand into new markets, and particularly in the Nutritional Premix category.”
