$37.5 billion Sysco Corp., a seller, marketer, and distributor of food products, has appointed G. Mitchell Elmer as senior vice president and controller.

Most recently Elmer served as vice president and controller for the company, with the additional responsibility of chief accounting officer since 2005.

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