Exclusive: Sweetheart Ice Cream names new COO

Jerry Telson has been named chief operating officer at Sweetheart Ice Cream, in Tampa.

Sweetheart Ice Cream is a concessionaire of major brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Breyer’s, Good Humor and Magnum, just to name a few, to retailers throughout the west coast of Florida. The company has now expanded its offerings to include dairy and other refrigerated items.

Jerry Telson

“What excites me in this new role is the growth of Sweetheart Ice Cream and its commitment to giving back to the community,” says Telson. “It’s a people-focused company. When you join the company, you’re a part of the family.”

Telson most recently was corporate vice president of strategy and development for FLAVORx. And before then he was director of pharmacy and retail operations for Walgreens.

He serves on the boards of AdventHealth, the American Cancer Society and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

“I’m all about that mindset and the things that are important to him are aligned with things that are important to me. It was a match made in heaven,” says Suhail Rifaie, chief executive officer of Sweetheart Ice Cream. “We both were aligned from the first conversation.

Read more about Sweetheart Ice Cream and Suhail Rifaie.

 

 

You May Also Like

Tampa’s CoreX Legal joins with New York firm

Tampa’s CoreX Legal has joined with Bochner, an international law firm based in New York City. Bochner serves startups to Fortune 500 companies, both nationally and globally. This move expands

Thomas Financial and Johnson, Kendall & Johnson announce partnership

Thomas Financial and Johnson, Kendall & Johnson have entered into partnership to bring personal and commercial property and casualty services to the Tampa Bay area under the umbrella of Thomas

Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams to be honored as 2024 Persons of Vision

Preserve Vision Florida will honor Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams as its 2024 Persons of Vision, in recognition of their leadership in Tampa Bay. The 45th Annual Person of

Author Update: Edward Valaitis launches audiobook for Exit Like A Winner

Edward Valaitis, founder and managing partner of Edison Avenue, in Tampa, launched his book, Exit Like a Winner, in May of 2022. The book is now available as an audiobook,

Other Posts

Franklin Street names Garet Marr as Tampa regional managing director

Franklin Street has named Garet Marr as regional managing director of the firm’s headquarters, in Tampa. Marr will join Patrick Kelly, regional managing director, in overseeing and growing the firm’s

University Area CDC names new chief operating officer

University Area Community Development Corp. has named LaTiecea Hailey-Brown, former principal of Mort Elementary Community School, as chief operating officer. “LaTiecea truly has a proven track record of success and

Dow Technologies expands partnership with Kicker

Dow Technologies, an independently owned technology distributor, in Tampa, has expanded its partnership with Kicker as its new authorized distributor, in Florida. Dow currently distributes Kicker in Alabama, Georgia and

Brian Kornfeld and Dan Greco launch mental performance platform for youth athletes

Two Tampa Bay serial entrepreneurs have launched a new platform designed to support the mental health side of youth athletics. Co-founders Brian Kornfeld, the previous chief executive officer of Synapse,