Trevor Schatschneider, Taylor Stephenson and Heather Irby take on new roles at Fort Worth company
Fort Worth, Texas, February 27, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ben Rosenthal, co-president and CEO of Standard Meat Company, names Trevor Schatschneider as director of information technology for the historic family-owned company. announced the promotion of long-time SMC executives. Team members Taylor Stephenson and Heather Irby have been named senior director of business development and senior director of human resources and safety, respectively.
Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Fort Worth's iconic Stockyards, Standard Meat Company (SMC) is a meat processing and packaging company with plants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Saginaw and Ponder, Texas. An industry leader in quality and innovation, the company is a global supplier of custom meat portioning and packaging solutions for the foodservice and retail industries.
As SMC's new Director of Information Technology, Trever Schatschneider will be responsible for all IT services and support, including applications, infrastructure and help desk services. Shaschneider will develop and deliver a comprehensive IT strategy and drive the implementation of tools and technologies that support the realization of SMC's business goals and objectives.
Prior to joining Standard Meat, Mr. Schatschneider served as senior manager of dealer business systems strategy at Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) in Grapevine, Texas. Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) is the U.S. division of a $16 billion Japanese company focused on agricultural, construction, and consumer equipment.
“I am very pleased to welcome Trevor as our head of information technology,” said Rosenthal. “He comes to us with over 20 years of technology innovation experience and is a versatile team member with a talent for leading and inspiring teams.”
Standard Meat Company also announced internal promotions for two key management team members: Taylor Stephenson and Heather Irby. Taylor Stephenson, a 12-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to the role of senior director of business development.
“Taylor played a key role in securing several new strategic partnerships and growing our business in our key customer base over the past year,” said Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld, co-president of SMC. ” he said. “As a senior director, his strengths will be critical to our growth as we prepare to meet the capacity of our new facility in Fort Worth.”
Heather Irby, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP, a veteran human resources professional with nearly 20 years of experience, has been named senior director of human resources and safety. Since she joined her SMC team in 2021, Heather's department has grown to over 25 people. In her new role, Heather will be responsible for human resources and safety leadership and strategy across her SMC organization.
“Recognizing and developing talent from within is a key value at Standard Meat Company,” concluded Rosenthal Blumenfeld. “With established leaders like Taylor and Heather moving into enhanced positions, our entire team will benefit from their experience, energy and wisdom moving forward.”
About standard meat
Standard Meat Company is a multigenerational protein packaging and portioning company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1935, this innovative company serves a variety of food service needs at its four plants in North Texas. A pioneer in steak cuts, Standard Meat Company is a recognized expert in meat science, food safety and quality assurance, culinary trends, purchasing, and packaging. For more information, please visit www.standardmeat.com.
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