date:Aug 21, 2013
Lou Gentine said he will retire as chief executive officer of Sargento Foods, Inc. at the end of the year but remain as chairman. Sargentos board of directors has approved the promotion of Louie Gentine, a third-generation owner, to c.e.o.
Leonard Gentine, Lous father, founded the family-owned cheese company, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Lou Gentine became c.e.o. in 1981 and chairman in 1996. During his tenure, company sales increased to $1.2 billion from $80 million and