Shane Peterson and Zach Cathey Join PFI as Key Accounts Managers, Bringing Extensive Experience in the Food Processing Industry; Martin Zanmiller Brings Years of Service Expertise to Support Field Service at Both PFI and Vanmark
ALGONA, Iowa, April 26, 2023 – Today, PFI, a manufacturer of sanitary conveying equipment, announced it has hired Shane Peterson and Zach Cathey as Key Accounts Managers and Martin Zanmiller as Field Engineering Supervisor.
“We welcome Shane Peterson, Zach Cathey and Marty Zanmiller to PFI and look forward to their contributions to help us continue to grow,” said Tom Vipond, Division General Manager, PFI. “All are experts in their fields and will certainly hit the ground running in their respective roles.”
Peterson comes to PFI with more than 20 years of experience in the food processing industry, specifically in the meat and poultry industries, most recently as Key Account Manager at Friesen’s. His background includes expertise in processing and packaging conveyance and material handling equipment and systems. He will be focusing primarily on manufacturers in the Midwest region.
Cathey brings his experience in leadership and collaboration to PFI from his previous role at Friesen’s. In addition, he is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Zanmiller joins the field service team to support service and installations for both PFI and its sister brand Vanmark. He has extensive experience in the industrial service industry.
All Grote Company brands including PFI and Vanmark now offer a one-stop shop for customers, encompassing installation services for buyers. With its Lifecycle Business Strategy announced in February, the company has adopted a cradle-to-grave approach to bring programs and services beyond equipment solutions to all customers across the Grote family of brands.
About PFI
PFI brings more than 75 years of deep experience and time-tested food-conveying technology to every project and takes a consultative approach to solve any challenge, big or small. Decision-makers at food processing companies — from engineers to operations managers, food safety and maintenance managers — choose PFI for custom-configured conveying solutions that help them address supply chain issues, limited human resources, food safety, sanitation, cost, and long-term viability. Based in Algona, Iowa, PFI is part of the Grote Company family of brands.
About Grote Company
Grote Company manufactures reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment. Our trusted equipment is expertly designed and built strong for pizza, sandwich, and food-slicing processors. With a personal touch and enduring commitment to our customers and employees, we collaborate as one team to solve tough problems. We proudly serve not only the equipment we build, but also the people who operate and depend on it. Visit Grote Company online at www.grotecompany.com.
