Manitowoc Foodservice is pleased to announce the appointment of Mickey Gardner to field marketing manager for Frymaster, effective June 25, 2012. In his new role, Gardner will be responsible for supporting the independent representative field sales organization by growing sales and providing expert product, programs, and technical support to field personnel and directly to key customers.

Gardner brings an extensive marketing background with a focus on foodservice technology, sales, and strategic accounts with companies such as Hoshizaki America, Inc. and most recently, as national account director for Kold-Draft Industries.

He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of the State of New York and spent two years studying finance at the University of Notre Dame. Gardner will be located in Atlanta.