Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. has promoted Brett Casanova to washing and classifying product manager.
In this position, Casanova will assume a leadership role in the development of all washing and classifying products for Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. He will help manage sales opportunities in conjunction with the field sales force, and will be responsible for assisting other sales and marketing personnel in the development of production and operation cost data, product pricing, sales tools and training materials.
Casanova has been an employee of Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. since May 2008, when he was hired as a sales engineer for the sales and marketing department.
“We are excited to have Brett assume his new leadership role with Kolberg-Pioneer,” says Jeff Wendte, Inside Sales Director for Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. “His extensive knowledge in the washing and classifying products made him the right person for the position.”
In related news, KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens has hired Vanessa Nelson to fill its marketing communications position.
Nelson is responsible for a wide range of marketing support, such as creating and maintaining marketing literature, website and social media presence, and promotional programs available at Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers International and Astec Mobile Screens.
Nelson graduated from University of South Dakota, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in media and journalism, specializing in strategic communications.
“We are very excited to have Vanessa join the marketing team for Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers International and Astec Mobile Screens,” says Melinda Schweitzer, marketing manager. “Her background in public relations and experience in digital marketing will benefit us in defining ways to better serve our dealers and customers.”
