Clevenger Associates Names New Ownership

Tony Clevenger, founder of the foodservice consultancy Clevenger Associates, has retired, and Principals Brent Hall and Eric Norman have taken ownership of the business.

Clevenger founded Clevenger Associates in 1972 and built it into a global business specializing in hospitality, foodservice and laundry design, with offices in Washington, Iowa, Illinois, California, New York and the Philippines. In 2017, the company merged with MVP Services Group, where Norman served as vice president and his father, Ed Norman, was president.

“The decision to redeem my shares and leave Eric and Brent as next generation sole owners is a strategic move that positions the company for optimum future success,” says Clevenger in the release. “The motivation to bring forth young talented new ownership now is critical due to my retirement after heading the company for more than 55 years. It is a planned succession with the right people in place, ready and able to build on the company’s past achievements. The company has a great team of professionals.”

Clevenger Associates serves multiple industry segments, including K-12 school dining, hotels, and B&I corporate dining. Its clients have included Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Sandy Lane Hotel Barbados, The Boeing Co.; Microsoft Corp., and Rivian Automotive.