Meet the FISA Board of Directors and find out why top management of the leading distributor and manufacturing firms serving sanitary processing industries are committed to FISA.
Joe Reynolds - President
President,
Central States Industrial (CSI)
Central States Industrial (CSI)
Joe commented “CSI has a long history with FISA. Distributors within the hygienic process industry are facing significant changes in the next several years. FISA strengthens relationships among peer companies and provides exceptional educational conferences that challenge each of us to better serve our customers. It’s an honor to continue CSI’s influence in positioning FISA to lead members through the industry changes ahead”.
Gray Sherill - Vice President
President,
MG Newell Corporation
MG Newell Corporation
Gray said, " Being a part of the FISA board is a true honor. It is a wonderful organization that connects us all in the hygienic market. Networking, conference speakers, leadership training and camaraderie across the manufacturers, distributors and associate members are just a few reasons why this organization is so valuable. I look forward to being part of the board and helping lead this organization through future endeavors.”
Barry Dobbins - Past President
Principal Co-owner
Dobbins Company
Dobbins Company
Barry said, “I am grateful to be part of an organization such as FISA. FISA provides a platform for the Distributors and Manufacturers in our industry to meet each year to discuss our ever-changing world of business. Dobbins Company has a long history with FISA, and I am honored to follow in my father, Felix’s, and brother, Rodney’s tradition as an officer of FISA.
Shawn Breeden
Sales Leader- Food & Beverage Solutions NA
Pentair
Pentair
Shawn said “I cannot be more excited and honored to join the Board of Directors for FISA. I have been coming to FISA for more than 10 years and always enjoy connecting with new members and reconnecting with old friends and colleagues. FISA is an amazing, and unique organization to be a part of as a manufacturer since it allows distributors and manufacturers who sell through distribution to meet and continue to improve the hygienic processing industry together!”
Steve Carver
Owner & Executive Vice President
The Williams-Carver Company
The Williams-Carver Company
Steve says, "I am honored to join the FISA Board of Directors while representing The Williams-Carver Company, one of the many generationally owned family businesses celebrated by this organization. I believe the manufacturer–distributor model is the most effective way to ensure our customers receive the highest level of quality and service, and FISA not only champions that model but creates a community where we can learn, network, and grow together. I look forward to contributing my experience, perspective, and energy as part of the next generation of industry leaders, while continuing to build on the strong foundation FISA has established."
Dan Eldon
President,
Oliver M. Dean, Inc.
Oliver M. Dean, Inc.
Dan said, “I am thrilled and honored to join the FISA Board of Directors with the intent of collaborating deeper with my industry peers. FISA is an incredible organization that promotes fantastic networking opportunities between Manufacturers and Distributors, enabling innovation across numerous industries that contribute to the ongoing manufacturing needs of the world. I am proud to be a FISA Board Member and promote the recruitment and development of our next generation of leaders in the industry.”
John Georgen
Vice President Sales & Marketing
VNE Corporation
VNE Corporation
“Being involved with FISA brings the opportunity to do ‘more.’ Meet more people in our industry and establish more personal relationships with FISA members. Explore more regions of the United States and experience more social activities. Influence others to be more successful in business. For those of us who have many years of experience or if you are just getting started in the sanitary industries, it is a privilege to share your experiences and knowledge to keep our industry moving forward. For these reasons and more, I am excited to be on the FISA board.”
Jeff Heerema
Director of Sales, Co-Owner
Heerema Company
Heerema Company
Jeff said,”I am honored to join the FISA Board of Directors again. As a FISA member myself for thirty years, I am proud to contribute to an organization that continues to strengthen our industry. Serving on the Board offers the chance to network with leading professionals and stay current with technological advancements, industry standards, and economic trends. Heerema Company has a long history of belonging to FISA. My father, Bill, previously served on the Board, and I am privileged to continue that tradition."
Ali Legatt
Director of Sales
DCI family of companies
DCI family of companies
“DCI has been deeply rooted in the FISA organization. I have personally found the FISA organization to be a great way to network and keep up with different changes within the industries that we serve. I am very excited and honored to be on the Board of Directors to collaborate with many key people within our trades, and I am proud to continue DCI’s lineage within the FISA organization.”
Devon Vogel
Vice President of Customer Solutions
Nelson-Jameson, Inc.
Nelson-Jameson, Inc.
Devon said, “I am honored to join the FISA Board of Directors, where I look forward to collaborating closely with industry peers and proudly representing Nelson-Jameson. Nelson-Jameson has a long standing and valued partnership with FISA. This rich history of strengthening connections, elevating education and creating manufacturer and distributor relationships is what allows us to evolve and improve our service to customers. As we navigate the changing market and digital procurement practices, I am proud to help position FISA as a leader in fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of industry leaders.”