On January 1, Chip Czulada started his new role as the president of Reading Bakery Systems (RBS). He succeeds Joe Zaleski at the helm of RBS.

Chip Czulada’s career spans more than 35 years in financial and manufacturing management. Czulada joined RBS in 2003 and has since overseen all facets of the company’s daily operations, including accounting, parts sales and manufacturing, information technology, human resources, and Reading Thermal. Most recently Czulada has served as RBS executive vice president and chief financial officer.

“I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead this fantastic group of people at RBS,” said Czulada.

“While this is the right time for me personally to reduce my role, it’s also the right time for Chip and the leadership team to execute our long-term business strategies,” said Zaleski. “Backed by the support of the Markel Food Group, Chip will build on the RBS legacy by leading a customer-first organization and driving sustainable growth via product innovation, partnership, and our people.”

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