Business & Tech

Cranston's Ferri Nabs Panera Leadership Award

Tony Ferri, general manager of the Cranston Panera Bread, was named General Manager of the Quarter recently.

Tony Ferri's "superb leadership, management and organizational skills" at the earned him an employee leadership award for the third quarter, the company announced today.

Ferri was named General Manager of the 3rd Quarter.

The award was announced at a leadership meeting held by Cumberland-based Howley Bread Group, one of Panera Bread's largest franchises.

Find out what's happening in Cranstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Other Cranston-connected employees earned earned "Associate of the Quarter" distinctions:

Matt Carlson, an employee of the Cranston Panera and a Warwick resident.

Find out what's happening in Cranstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Trish Castillo, an employee of the Providence Panera and a Cranston resident.

Andrew Devitt, an employee of the Smithfield Panera and a Cranston resident.

Holwey Bread Group owns 23 Panrea Bread bakery-cafes Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.