By Jorge Mercado Sunday, May 24th, 2026

Santa Barbara-based Kamran & Company, a provider of custom foodservice equipment and integrated fabrication solutions, announced the appointment of Tim Welsh as CEO. He succeeds Founder Kamran Amiri, who will continue to serve as President and Chairman.

“Tim brings a unique combination of operational leadership, development expertise, and strategic vision,” said Amiri. “As we enter our next phase of growth, his experience scaling businesses and leading high-performing teams will help us continue delivering for our customers while building on the values and reputation that define Kamran & Company.”

Welsh brings more than 20 years of experience leading growth, development, and operations across the restaurant, hospitality, and retail industries. Most recently, he served as chief development officer at El Pollo Loco, where he led nationwide development initiatives.

Since being founded in 1988, Kamran & Company has completed more than 1,000 projects representing over $1 billion in construction value across casinos, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, airports, and other large-scale facilities nationwide.

“Kamran & Company has built an exceptional reputation over the last 35 years through craftsmanship, customer relationships, and a commitment to execution,” said Welsh. “I’m excited to partner with Kamran Amiri and the entire team as we build on that foundation and continue expanding the company’s capabilities and national reach.”