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Rep Roundup for June 2, 2026.The Hansen Group grows its Carolinas presence, while The Ferri Group, Forbes Hever & Wallace and Ignite all share news.The Ferri Group got straight A’s, so to speak, with its latest additions to its line card.The New Jersey-based rep firm now represents Al Dente, Angel, Aniai and AutoFry.The Ferri Group also added Amy Passafaro to its administrative team.Forbes Hever & Wallace hired John Heredia to serve as business territory manager for the Texas-based manufacturers’ rep firm.In this role, Heredia will cover Austin and Central Texas.The Hansen Group continued its expansion into the Carolinas, also known as MAFSI region 11, by acquiring Griffin Marketing Group.Both companies represent Middleby’s equipment lines as well as some other foodservice industry products.As part of the transition, the entire Griffin Marketing Group team will join The Hansen Group.Clint Robins, previously president of Griffin Marketing Group, will serve as a regional sales director for THG and lead the company’s efforts in the Carolinas.Ignite Foodservice Solutions tapped foodservice industry veteran Paul Schutt to serve as a corporate chef and brand ambassador for the Colorado-based rep firm.He has held leadership and consulting roles with organizations including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Modern Market Eatery, RATIONAL USA, and Work Options.Ignite also added Perlick to its line card in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and El Paso, Texas.