CRANSTON, R.I. — Taco President and CEO John Hazen White Jr. announced the appointment of Wil VandeWiel as the new president and chief operating office of Taco, effective Dec. 15. As president and COO, VandeWiel will oversee daily operations and work with White and the board of directors in steering Taco’s growth in the years ahead.
White, the third generation of the White family to lead Taco, will remain as company CEO but will refocus his responsibilities on building new partnerships and strategic acquisitions worldwide in pursuit of company growth and diversification.