Performance Food Group Announces Leadership Transition in Customized Distribution Segment

RICHMOND, Va., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Food Group announced today the transition of Tom Hoffman from President & CEO of Customized Distribution to Chairman and CEO of Customized Distribution. Mr. Hoffman will serve as Chairman & CEO of Customized Distribution through the end of the 2011 calendar year and will continue to serve as Chairman of Customized Distribution through fiscal year 2013.

George Holm, President and CEO of Performance Food Group, said, "Tom has been an instrumental part of the Executive Team of Performance Food Group since joining the organization in 1989 and has developed a highly-talented team during his 22 years with the Company. Tom's diligence and attention to detail in servicing our customers has earned him the respect of the industry."

Performance Food Group also announced today the promotion of Craig Hoskins to the position of President & COO of Customized Distribution. Mr. Hoskins has been with the Company for over 20 years. He has served in various roles of increasing responsibility in the Vistar and Roma business segments, and most recently held the role of Senior Vice President – Sales for Performance Food Group.

Tom Hoffman, Chairman & CEO of Customized Distribution, added, "Anyone who knows our business understands our commitment to service and the loyalty of our customers and our associates. It is with great pride and respect that we announce Craig's promotion. His proven leadership will further enable this legacy of service and loyalty to continue."

About Performance Food Group

Performance Food Group Company is the parent company of the leading family of foodservice distributors – Performance Foodservice, Vistar, and PFG Customized Distribution. Through these three segments, it delivers over 94,000 national and proprietary branded food and food-related products to more than 115,000 independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools, hotels, healthcare facilities, and other institutions via its 65 distribution centers and 12 Merchant's Mart locations across the United States. More information can be found at www.pfgc.com.

SOURCE Performance Food Group