Proia Named to Pro*Act



{mosimage}Proia has more than 20 years' experience in the industry, holding sales and management positions in foodservice produce distribution, value-added processing as well as product development. Proia has worked closely with Pro*Act Client Services for the past six years as vice president of business development with Royal Foodservice, Atlanta Georgia, one of Pro*Act's 43 distribution companies.

Proia will be responsible for obtaining and developing new multi-unit program business along with providing value-added services to current Pro*Act customers. He is active in industry-wide organizations and is a member of the American Culinary Federation, National Association of Foodservice Managers and Georgia Restaurant Association.

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