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Audrey Casey Pearson has come home to LTI. As the chief brand ambassador for the modular and custom serving system manufacturer, she will focus on building brand awareness within the company, the foodservice industry and the community. She also will have a role in planning employee relations activities, preparing for trade shows and enhancing LTI’s community engagement initiatives.
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