San Marcos, CA – Owner of Azelis Food and Nutrition US, Bill Gillies, has announced key changes to the company’s executive team.
Mike Montgomery, formerly Executive Vice President of Business Development, has been named President of Azelis Food and Nutrition US. Mike joined Azelis Food and Nutrition US in 1994 as the company’s first Sales Representative. He was instrumental in developing and expanding relationships with manufacturers including Dupont Nutrition & Health and Cargill. In his position as President, Mike will play a vital role in maintaining supplier partnerships as well as overseeing all operational departments of Azelis Food and Nutrition US, with the main focus being providing customers with exceptional and solutions-based service.
“I view my new role as a great privilege and honor to lead Azelis Food and Nutrition US during a time of rapid growth,” Montgomery says. “I am very excited about our future as a company and to be surrounded by people who are motivated to make Azelis Food and Nutrition US a distributor of distinction.”
Simultaneously, Shelley Becht, formerly Sales & Marketing Manager, has been promoted to VP of Sales & Marketing. Shelley started at Azelis Food and Nutrition US in 2015 as an Account Manager and quickly established herself as an invaluable asset to the company. Her transition into management was seamless, as she proved to be a natural leader with the ability to motivate, challenge and support her team. In Shelley’s new role as VP of Sales & Marketing, she will continue to spearhead the Sales Team, grow supplier partnerships and lead Azelis Food and Nutrition US’s marketing efforts.
About Azelis Food and Nutrition US
Southern California based Azelis Food and Nutrition US (@gillcoingredients) has redefined the concept of wholesale ingredient distribution. They have partnered with some of the most reputable and innovative ingredient manufacturers in the world to put together an incredible line of label-friendly, sustainable and organic food solutions.
Azelis Food and Nutrition US is strategically positioned with a dozen warehouses nationwide to offer our solutions-oriented ingredients quickly and without large minimum orders. Their extensive portfolio includes: clean-label antimicrobials, antioxidants, cocoa and chocolate, edible oils, emulsifiers, enzymes, fibers, gums, proteins, organic and low-calorie sweeteners and starches.
With 36 years of ingredient distribution, Azelis Food and Nutrition US prides themselves on extraordinary service, dedicated technical sales team and setting the gold standard for high quality ingredients. For more information, visit www.azelisfoodnutrition-us.com.