Hatco® has announced several sales leadership changes, including the upcoming retirement of Mark Pumphret, vice president of national sales, following a distinguished career with Hatco and in the foodservice industry, and the promotions of Joe Flaherty to vice president of global sales and Stuart Sharp to director of national sales.
Pumphret will retire at the end of the year after 15 years with Hatco and over three decades of
experience in the industry. During his tenure, he held various sales leadership positions of increasing
responsibility, helping to strengthen customer relationships, support channel partners and drive sales
growth across the organization.
“Mark has made a lasting impact on Hatco through his leadership, industry knowledge, and
commitment to our customers and channel partners. Over the past 15 years, he has helped strengthen
our sales organization and build relationships that will continue to benefit Hatco for years to come. We
are grateful for all he has contributed and wish him the very best in his well-earned retirement,” said
Lorne Deacon, president & CEO of Hatco Corporation.
Reflecting on his retirement, Pumphret said, “I’ve been more than blessed to work for such an amazing
company and incredible industry and look forward to watching Joe and Stuart lead the company into
the future.”
Following Pumphret’s retirement, Flaherty and Sharp will assume expanded leadership responsibilities
as Hatco continues to build on the strength of its sales organization.
Strengthening relationships
As vice president of Global Sales, Flaherty will lead Hatco’s sales strategy across global markets,
providing direction to the company’s regional, national, and global accounts teams. He will also
strengthen relationships with dealers, buying groups, consultants, rep groups, and distributors. Flaherty
joined Hatco in 2025 as director of international sales. He is a Certified Foodservice Professional
(CFSP) and has over 25 years of experience in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.
As director of national sales, Sharp will lead the day-to-day management of Hatco’s dealer and
consultant sales managers and support the execution of the company’s domestic sales strategy,
including sales planning, forecasting, and channel programs. With more than 25 years of foodservice
industry experience, Sharp joined Hatco in 2022 and most recently served as national sales manager.
“Joe and Stuart each bring strong industry experience, customer focus, and proven leadership to their
new roles. As we look ahead, their expanded responsibilities will help us continue building a sales
organization that supports our partners, serves our customers, and positions Hatco for continued
growth,” said Lorne Deacon.
About Hatco:
Since 1950, Hatco, a leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, has been dedicated
to supporting the foodservice industry worldwide with its innovative products. With locations in Milwaukee and Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Hatco is committed to exceptional customer service and designs durable sanitizing, warming, holding, merchandising, cooking, and cooling solutions tailored to meet the needs of foodservice operations. A proud employee-owned company and brand of Hatco Corporation, Hatco continues to set the standard for reliability, performance, and excellence in the foodservice industry. For more information, hatcocorp.com.
Pictured above, L-R: Joe Flaherty, Stuart Sharp, Mark Pumphret
