NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (August 23, 2023) – Kevin Clark, Chief Executive Officer of Welbilt, Inc. announced Matt Kampert has been named President of Lincoln Foodservice, a Welbilt brand, effective September 1. In this role, Kampert will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Lincoln brand.

Most recently serving as Vice President of Operations for Beverage-Air, an Ali Group company, Kampert brings more than 30 years of engineering and operational experience from the commercial foodservice industry to this new role.

In addition to this new appointment, Lincoln’s manufacturing plant will establish a U.S. based production facility in the Shreveport, La., area to increase capacity and improve lead times. Additionally, it will allow Lincoln’s sister brand, Garland, to continue to expand its business. 

Kevin Clark said, “I am pleased to announce this appointment and the transition of the Lincoln plant location. I’m confident these transitions will improve Lincoln’s growth in the market.