Food Chain - Issue 204 - February 2025 | Page 127

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the entire Santa Rosa County team . They ’ ve been wonderful to work with and they ’ re making this transition possible .
“ We have a brilliant architectural partner with Quina Grundhoefer Architects ; Danny Grundhoefer is quarterbacking this building and he ’ s doing a wonderful job ,” Joe continues . “ We ’ re grateful to Hanto & Clarke , the general contractor working on the construction , for their commitment and dedication to hitting this aggressive timeline , and doing so on budget . Of course , nothing happens without financing and The First Bank has just been brilliant to work with ; we have great appreciation for Karen Wright and her entire team for funding the project and helping it see the light of day . And , of course , a very special thanks to Tony Jacobs , Damian ’ s founder , visionary , mentor , and dear friend .”
With the two businesses due to move into the facility in a few months ’ time , Damian ’ s and ATL are both set for another successful year as they expand and evolve together . Remaining at the forefront of frozen distribution , the companies will continue to be partners of choice , with an ethos that epitomizes passion and integrity . ■
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