Cap America (PPAI 111597, Gold) – ranked the No. 11 supplier in the inaugural PPAI 100 – has announced the promotion of Sarah Burgin to the role of chief operating officer.
- Burgin becomes the first woman in the history of the Fredericktown, Missouri-based company to hold a chief officer role.
- Mark Gammon previously served as COO before becoming CEO in 2021.
“In light of Cap America’s impressive growth, the appointment of a COO became essential,” Gammon says. “Sarah’s extensive experience and business acumen will be extremely advantageous to our continued success.”
Burgin’s Background
According to the company, Burgin will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation and longevity of the company, collaborating closely with Gammon and other C-suite executives to lead a dynamic and effective leadership team.
Burgin, who joined Cap America in 2015 as the director of human resources, most recently held the position of vice president of finance.
Her background includes retail business management; she holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Central Methodist University, where she also served as an adjunct business instructor, and an MBA from Southeast Missouri State University.
Written by: John Corrigan
Published with Premission from PPAI
