Armanino Foods of Distinction has announced that Edmond Pera, currently chief operating officer, would become president and CEO following the death of William Armanino.

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Armanino passed away on 24 January .


Deborah Armanino Le Blanc, the company’s national sales manager, was elected to fill the vacancy on the board created by his death.


Douglas Nichols, who has served on the board since 2001, was named chairman of the board.


“While we mourn the loss of Bill Armanino we know that he would energetically encourage us to forge forward to build on his legacy. All of us in the company have re-dedicated ourselves to that goal,” Pera said.

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