Ty Ragsdale, Franklin, Tenn., joined the Certified Hereford Beef team April 3 as a regional brand manager.

Ragsdale will work with clients across the United States to expand the availability of CHB products and promote the CHB brand.

“I’m very excited to join the CHB team as a regional brand manager,” Ragsdale said. “I believe my 27 years of experience in the foodservice industry will serve me well in this position as I work with distributors across the country to promote the Certified Hereford Beef brand.”

Ragsdale began his career in foodservice in 1991. During his tenure, he has worked as a street salesman, premium protein specialist, protein brands manager and senior sales consultant. Ragsdale is a 1988 graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

“We are excited to welcome Ty to the CHB team,” said Amari Seiferman, CHB chief operating officer. “His industry experience will be a tremendous asset, and we look forward to the difference he will make with the CHB brand.”