Leadership
Farmer Boys names Joseph Ortiz president, COO
He succeeds Dave Wetzel, who is retiring after a 37-year career in the restaurant business.
Leadership
Farmer Boys names Joe Adney CMO and VP
Adney assumes the posts at the fast casual following the retirement of Larry Rusinko, who worked at the chain for more than six years.
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