PEACHTREE CITY, GA (JANUARY 20, 2026) – Hoshizaki Alliance (Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc.), the Americas regional organization for Hoshizaki Corporation and a leading group of foodservice manufacturing companies, is pleased to announce two appointments to its leadership team, effective January 2026.

Deanna Marr Appointed Vice President of Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, and General Administration

Marr transitions to Hoshizaki Alliance from Hoshizaki America, bringing extensive experience in people leadership, organizational development, and operational excellence. Her background supports the Alliance’s continued focus on strengthening its workforce, reinforcing environmental health and safety practices, and advancing sustainability and administrative initiatives across its companies.

In her new role, Marr will partner closely with Hoshizaki Alliance leadership to support growth, consistency, and alignment across human resources, EHS, and general administration functions.

Troy Stenvold Appointed Senior Director, IT Operations

Stenvold joins Hoshizaki Alliance from Hoshizaki America with deep experience in manufacturing-focused IT environments and a strong track record of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT services across multi-site operations.

In this role, Stenvold will lead Hoshizaki Alliance-wide IT operations, cybersecurity, and end-user support, with a focus on system stability, performance, and alignment with global IT strategy, governance, and compliance requirements.

“These appointments reflect our continued focus on building a strong, aligned leadership team to support growth across the Alliance,” said Chris Karssiens, President of Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc. (Hoshizaki Alliance). “Deanna and Troy each bring valuable expertise and leadership that will help advance our people, operations, and technology strategies while strengthening collaboration across our companies.”

About Hoshizaki Alliance

Hoshizaki Alliance is a group of industry- and category-leading manufacturing companies operating independently within a unified enterprise, brought together by a shared commitment to delivering trusted solutions that help customers grow their businesses.

The Alliance’s innovative portfolio spans front- and back-of-the-house offerings, including Hoshizaki America ice machines and refrigeration; Jackson Warewashing Systems; Lancer Worldwide beverage dispensers; Fogel refrigeration; Macom kitchen equipment; and Structural Concepts heated and refrigerated display and merchandising solutions.

While each company maintains its own distinct expertise, culture, and market leadership, their alignment within Hoshizaki Alliance enables consistent excellence across customer segments and channels—supporting long-term growth and innovation across the Hoshizaki organization.

For more information about Hoshizaki Alliance and its comprehensive range of solutions, visit hoshizakialliance.com.