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.”
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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.
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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