Cleveland Range®, a Welbilt company and leader in commercial steam cooking solutions, announces a leadership transition within its Sales and Marketing Division, effective April 30, 2025. Robert (Bob) Tribfelner (pictured above, left) will assume the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Cleveland Range, replacing John Lanning (above, right) , who is retiring on May 30, 2025.
Robert Tribfelner has more than 20 years’ industry experience. He received a master’s degree in marketing from Central Michigan University and has held a number of senior leadership roles at major foodservice equipment manufacturers. During his career, Tribfelner has led national sales initiatives and directed new product development. He has a proven reputation for driving topline growth and building high-performance teams.
A fundamental cornerstone
Tribfelner takes over for John Lanning, who retires after 41 years with Cleveland Range. Lanning held a variety of positions at Cleveland, culminating as vice president of sales and marketing, a position he assumed in 2022. One of Lanning’s best-known phrases at Cleveland Range is “Build it Right, Ship it on Time and Take Care of the Customer,” which has become a fundamental cornerstone of the company’s mission.
Stan Ioffe, president of Cleveland Range, says, “As we welcome Bob Tribfelner to the Cleveland Range family, we also want to wish John Lanning a most happy and well-deserved retirement.”
About Cleveland Range
Cleveland, a Welbilt® company, is a global leader in steam cooking equipment with a legacy of innovation, quality, and performance that spans more than 175 years. Since 1847, Cleveland has specialized exclusively in the design and manufacture of steam cooking solutions, offering the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio to meet the needs of foodservice operations of every size and scale.
As the only manufacturer solely focused on steam technology, Cleveland empowers foodservice professionals to enhance kitchen efficiency, reduce waste, elevate menu quality, and lower energy consumption. Renowned for reliability and backed by generations of expertise, Cleveland products are built with precision to deliver smart, durable, and energy-efficient solutions that support high-performance kitchens around the world.
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For more information on Cleveland products and services, visit www.clevelandrange.com.
