Mona Kennedy will support the company’s growth plans and lead its financial and legal operations. 

Rome shares her accomplishments, challenges and advice as the longtime leader of this women- and family-owned equipment supplier.

Larry A. Barden has been elected to the company’s board, expanding its membership to 11 personnel.

Mads Dehlsen Winther will join the company in April.

Paul Maass has been appointed to the board of directors at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Greg Aldrich will lead the company’s supply chain management, R&D, product development and more.

Bruce Casalis, founder of Bruce’s Dogg Day Care, is a recognized leader in the pet service space.

Janet Carter Smith will assume day-to-day leadership to support the company’s continued growth.

“We’re small, but we’re very ambitious,” Yamamoto told Pet Food Processing.

The association has promoted Sarah Novak, who has served the AFIA for more than 15 years.