MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — J&J Snack Foods announced the appointment of Shawn Munsell to the role of CFO, effective Dec. 2. He will succeed Ken Plunk, who is retiring and will support the transition through the end of the year.
“We are pleased to welcome Shawn to the J&J Snack Foods team,” said Dan Fachner, chair, president and CEO of J&J Snack Foods. “He is an accomplished executive who has a wealth of leadership experience in corporate finance and strategy along with a deep understanding of the consumer and food ecosystem. The board of directors and I are confident Shawn’s unique blend of financial rigor and operational expertise will enable us to further advance our key strategic initiatives, including our ongoing commitment to sustained profitable growth, operational excellence and the enhancement of shareholder value.”
Munsell brings more than 15 years of finance and operating leadership experience to the role. He most recently served as CFO at Calavo Growers overseeing the company’s finance organization, including finance and accounting functions across multiple business units.
“The board of directors and I are confident Shawn’s unique blend of financial rigor and operational expertise will enable us to further advance our key strategic initiatives, including our ongoing commitment to sustained profitable growth, operational excellence and the enhancement of shareholder value.” — Dan Fachner | chair, president and CEO | J&J Snack Foods
Prior to working for Calavo Growers, Munsell spent seven years at Tyson Foods, most recently serving as senior VP of finance and accounting for Tyson’s poultry division.
“J&J Snack Foods is a remarkable company with a strong leadership position in the expanding snack food market,” Munsell said. “I’m thrilled to join a company so well-positioned for sustainable growth, backed by an extensive product lineup, a broad sales network and a focus on innovation. I look forward to collaborating with Dan, the entire J&J Snack Foods team, and the board of directors to leverage the significant growth opportunities ahead and deliver additional value to our clients, partners and shareholders.”
