GS1 Canada<\/a> board member helping define global business standards. With his retirement, Steve leaves a legacy of contributions that fueled our growth across Canada. <\/p>\nCam started with Gordon Food Service in 2000 as the purchasing and marketing manager in our Atlantic Division and was promoted to operations manager in 2003 and general manager in 2006. In 2020 he was named president of our Ontario and Atlantic Divisions before being promoted to his current role. Earlier in his Gordon Food Service career, Cam traveled to Zambia, Africa, co-leading the company\u2019s first \u201cHeart to Serve\u201d mission trip.<\/p>\n
Please join us in wishing Steve the very best in his well-earned retirement and in congratulating Cam as he steps into his new leadership role.<\/p>\n
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