Posted: May 4, 2026
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Ellen Grall
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WIXON APPOINTS EAST COAST ACCOUNT MANAGER
FRANCIS, Wis. (May 5, 2026) – Wixon welcomes Noel Flores to its growing sales team. As East Coast Account Manager, he will report to Terry Yakes, director of sales, and support Wixon’s customer base across the region. Flores brings more than a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry to the role, along with a proven track record of driving growth and building strong customer partnerships. He also brings valuable experience in the health and nutrition space, which will deepen Wixon’s capabilities in this dynamic category.
A graduate of St. Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, Ind., Flores combines an academic foundation with practical industry know-how to deliver solutions aligned with evolving customer needs. In his new role, Flores will work closely with customers throughout the East Coast, supporting a broad range of accounts and offering valuable insight into health and nutrition opportunities.
“I am more than excited to have Noel join our growing sales team,” said Yakes. “He’s a highly skilled account manager, and his experience in the health and wellness category, as well as food and beverage, makes him a great fit for our very diversified East Coast portfolio.”
PHOTO CREDIT: Wixon Inc.
Since 1907, this family-owned company has been a trusted manufacturer of custom taste solutions. Wixon provides seasoning blends, flavors, and flavor technologies to food, beverage, and nutritional companies across retail and foodservice channels. Wixon also offers consumer packaging options for companies seeking turnkey solutions for dry mix food, beverage, and nutrition products. Combining creative taste capabilities and solutions with a passion for service, Wixon drives innovation and differentiation for its customers. Located in St. Francis, Wis., Wixon is certified FSSC 22000, a Food Safety System certification fully recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Visit www.wixon.com for information on products and capabilities.
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