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Krystal adds new leadership to marketing, supply chain departments

July 24, 2014

The Krystal Company has announced additions to its leadership team to support the company’s growth initiative, which includes reaching the $1B mark. Jason Abelkop and Chris Kermode will join the team as chief marketing officer and vice president of supply chain, respectively. Together the two have 40 years of experience in the food service industry, according to a news release.

"We’re setting the stage for brand growth by putting the right team in place – hiring talented people like Chris and Jason and investing in our current staff," CEO Doug Pendergast said in the release.

Abelkop has 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry, most recently as executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Ovation Brands, parent company of Country Buffet and other brands. Abelkop previously served as CMO for Fiesta Restaurant Group and held various top marketing roles at Arby’s.   

Kermode has managed both international and domestic supply chain duties for top restaurant companies including FoodBrand LLC, a foodservice operator focused on mall-based restaurants and snack centers, IHOP and Pinkberry.