Nelson-Jameson, a food processing distributor, has recognized its president, Mike Rindy, as a CEO to Watch, Class of 2023 by Family Business Magazine. The annual award celebrates family and non-family chief executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, positioning their businesses for future generations. Rindy will be featured in the November/December 2023 print and online editions of the magazine.

Rindy joined Nelson-Jameson in 2020 and has successfully navigated the company through the challenges of the pandemic and supply chain disruptions during his three-year tenure. He has also overseen the expansion of the company into new cities and markets while upholding its long-standing commitment to ethical operations that respect people, the community, and the environment. The company was founded over 75 years ago as a family business, and Rindy’s leadership has further enhanced its values and legacy.

Adam Nelson, a fourth-generation owner of Nelson-Jameson and the current chairman of the company, praised Rindy’s contributions, commending his ability to inspire employees, show empathy and compassion while empowering others. Nelson stated that Rindy’s leadership has injected new energy and ideas into the company while remaining true to its family business values. He expressed his congratulations to Rindy for this well-deserved recognition.