As Released by RISE RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® announces the hiring of its next leader Scott Herndon, who joins as executive director. Herndon brings more than 14 years of experience in advocacy, policy, law, and coalition building to the specialty pesticide and fertilizer trade association. Most recently,…
More DetailsChad Huyser has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ritchie Industries, a leading manufacturer of livestock watering solutions and a portfolio company of Granite Creek Capital Partners. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Huyser will lead the company’s continued evolution into a high-growth agricultural equipment and technology-enabled services platform through…
More DetailsLouisiana Sugar Refining (LSR) recently welcomed Neil Jurkovic as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. Neil brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across manufacturing, including consumer packaged goods and food, as well as industrial sectors. In his most recent role, he led all financial operations, including strategic…
More DetailsThe Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network (CFBN) has appointed Mariam Parker as Executive Director, succeeding founding leader Alan Reed, who is retiring after nearly a decade of service. Founded in 2017, CFBN has grown into a regional network connecting hundreds of food and beverage companies across Chicagoland. Under Reed’s leadership,…
More DetailsGuittard Chocolate Company, a fifth-generation chocolate company founded in 1868, has appointed Amy Heitkamp as Senior Vice President, Industrial Chocolate Sales. Amy brings 16 years of experience in the chocolate and specialty ingredients industry, spanning global CPG customers. foodservice, and gourmet/artisan. Throughout her career, Amy has held leadership roles as…
More DetailsAs Released by Låkril Technologies Låkril Technologies, a pioneer in bio-focused process technology and catalyst development, today announced the appointment of Justin Brown as Chief Executive Officer. Justin’s leadership will accelerate the company's mission to replace petroleum-based feedstock with sustainable, agricultural alternatives, enabling seamless drop-in solutions for the global chemical…
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