The company has promoted four of its personnel to aid in its growth plans.

The new personnel span the organization’s tradeshow operations and membership sales departments.

Jim Vortherms will serve as senior director of automation delivery and Jerry Steenhoek will serve as senior director of automation technology.

Chuck Bridges has been appointed vice president of manufacturing, supply chain and logistics.

Susan Hays will help the association increase awareness of the pet obesity epidemic.

The company has appointed a new international sales and marketing manager to expand its reach within the UK.

Marco Baumann will serve as the company’s vice president of business unit capital.

The company has promoted Tom Rychlewski and Ben Rucker.

Yakich, a resident supply chain expert at Alphia, shares how she is mitigating disruptions and imparts advice for young industry members.

Valerie Silva will create a more robust supplier program for the company to mitigate supply chain challenges.