Robert Hill

Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta Sales and Marketing Company announced Gary R. Chartrand was named executive chairman, and Robert Hill Jr. was promoted to president and CEO effective January 1, 2009. Hill also was named to the company’s board of directors. Chartrand, who has led the Jacksonville-based company as CEO since 1996, and became its chairman in 1998, will continue as chairman of the board of directors. “Robert’s tremendous leadership, dedication and deep passion for Acosta make this decision the right one for the company,” said Chartrand. “I look forward to working with Robert as we write Acosta’s next successful chapter.” Hill will now be responsible