GME International names Wes Jacobs as General Manager

January 07, 2013
GME International has named Wes Jacobs as General Manager of its Boise, Idaho facility effective Jan 1, 2013. Wes will replace Bobbie McFee who has been in that role since the company’s acquisition by Vanmark Equipment LLC of Creston, Iowa in January 2012. Bobbie will return to the Creston office to pursue the assignment as Controller of the combined companies.

In his new role Wes will be responsible for all aspects of GME’s business. GME designs builds and sells hydro cutting equipment and service parts to major food processors worldwide. He will spearhead new activities for improving the efficiency and quality of the GME product lineup.

Wes brings a significant level of experience to this job. His most recent assignment was Director of Engineering for Vanmark’s parent, Grote Company in Columbus, Ohio. Wes has also had general leadership roles with equipment manufacturing companies in his past.

Vanmark and GME are a business of the Grote Company of Columbus Ohio.

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