Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. reported that Edmond J. Pera, President and Chief Executive Officer of Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. has announced his retirement as President and CEO effective in mid-March. He will stay on as an executive advisor for a transitional period until September 15, 2020, and will remain on the board of directors for the foreseeable future. Mr. Pera, has served as President and CEO since 2009 after having served as CFO and COO since 2003 and a director since 2000.

Succeeding Mr. Pera as only the Company's 3rd President and Chief Executive Officer since 1990 will be Timothy W. Anderson. Tim will also join the Armanino board. Mr. Anderson brings over 25 years of increasing responsibility in growing brands and business organizations within respected companies, including Pepperidge Farm/Campbell's Soup, Del Monte Foods and Challenge Dairy Products.

Most recently Tim served as Senior Vice President at Challenge Dairy.