The granddaughter of the founder of Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats is the company’s new CEO.
The company announced this week that Tanya Nueske will become the third generation to lead the the family-owned smokehouse, which is based in Wittenberg.
She is the granddaughter of the company’s founder, R.C. Nueske, who began selling smoked bacon, ham, sausage and turkey in 1933, and the daughter of the past president, Bob Nueske. Bob Nueske passed away in January.
Nueske’s also announced Glenn Gazzolo as the company’s new president. He will also retain the title of chief operating officer, which he has held for six years.
The company also named Don Bergman as director of sales and marketing. He was previously vice president of sales at Buckhead Beef.
Bergman will oversee national foodservice and retail sales and marketing for Nueske’s.
According to a statement from the company, “Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats is proud to be able to grow and strengthen the company by continuing to create the fine quality and consistency of applewood smoked meats they are known for and by expanding their expertise through development of a talented group of employees.”