High Flying Foods has named longtime concessions executive April Bivens as vice president of development. Bivens will join company vice president Carla Wytmar to expand the development efforts in the east region of the country for High Flying Foods.
“We are delighted to have April join the High Flying Foods family,” said Glenn Meyers, CEO of High Flying Foods. “Her experience, track record, and strong relationships within the industry will be a great asset for the growth initiatives High Flying Foods has on deck.”
Bivens was previously vice president of business development for Jackmont Hospitality and, prior to that, served as director of business development for Hojeij Branded Foods. She began her aviation career at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in 2000.
“I am so excited to join High Flying Foods, a company I have always admired in our industry,” Bivens said. “High Flying Foods places an emphasis on partnering with local, authentic, chef-driven concepts that provide a true sense of place to the traveling passenger. In addition, the passionate leadership of Glenn Meyers, Kevin Westlye, and Carla Wytmar, and the excitement of the entire team to collaborate and innovate is a true testament to the remarkable culture the company embodies.”
High Flying Foods is a family-owned and -operated company with locations at San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San Diego International (SAN), Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), and Denver International (DEN).