MEET THE VIGON TEAM
Vigon’s most important resource is the human resource. We are the folks who bring the Yipppeee Magic, using our collective experience to fully understand our customer’s strategic objectives, resolve technical issues quickly, and develop insightful and innovative solutions that exceed expectations.
President
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Steve Somers
Owner and President
Steve Somers
Owner and President
Steve Somers is the owner and President of Vigon. With an MS in Analytical Chemistry, he began his career on the technical side of the flavor and fragrance industry, eventually ending up at Givaudan. Steve moved rapidly up through the organization, being appointed as the Business Director of Givaudan’s Fragrance Ingredient Division and soon after promoted to Director of Sales for North America.
In pursuit of his vision of creating a unique and progressive company, Steve purchased Vigon International in 1998. Under Steve’s leadership, the company has since become one of the industry’s fastest growing companies.
Customer Service
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Lori Austin
Customer Service Manager & Export Documentation Lead -
Lindsay Bermingham
Customer Service Representative -
Kelly Hanway
Customer Service Representative -
Lisa Shaughnessy
Senior Customer Service Representative -
Michelle Ewer
Customer Service Representative of International & Major Accounts
Commercial
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Jeffrey Milton
Director of Strategic Accounts -
Pierre Hellivan
Director of International Business -
Steve Somers Jr.
Director of Commercial Activities -
Laura McKain
Senior Buyer -
Ryan Turner
Business Data Analyst -
Guiolber Diaz
Purchasing Regulatory Analyst -
Barbara Frantz
Commercial Administrative Assistant -
Nate Zurisko
Director of Business Development -
William Bower
Purchasing Coordinator -
Taylor Garrett
Sales & Marketing Intern -
Marietta Grant
Commercial Project Manager -
Nick Dauch
Director of Marketing -
Nicholas Bourne
Inside Sales Representative -
Melissa Garrett
Sales Assistant
Steve Somers Jr.
Director of Commercial Activities
Steve Somers Jr. is our Vice President, and joined Vigon in 2010. He is responsible for Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, and Customer Service. Steve is also a member of the Vigon Board of Advisors.
Taylor Garrett
Sales & Marketing Intern
Finance, Accounting & Human Resources
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Robert Musial
Controller -
Bill Blake
Vice President of Finance and Strategy -
Chelsea Crawley
Cost Accountant -
Gabrielle Cray
HR Manager -
Marissa Davis
Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist -
Joseph Zannella
Accountant
Bill Blake
Vice President of Finance and Strategy
Bill Blake is our Vice President of Finance and Strategy and has been with Vigon since 2000. He is responsible for overseeing all Financial and Administrative areas, business continuity, and strategic planning for the company. Bill is also a member of the Vigon Board of Advisors.
IT
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Danna Ward
Business Process Manager -
Chris Frantz
IT Systems Manager -
Peter Crimi
IT Director
Peter Crimi
IT Director
Pete Crimi is our Director of IT and joined Vigon in 2002. He is responsible for all Vigon software, hardware, and disaster management programs.
Operations & Maintenance
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Drew Van Pelt
Maintenance Mechanic -
Zach Heymann
Production Planner -
Dan Meloro
Planning Manager -
Jim Ward
Senior Maintenance Advisor -
Kyle Frable
Maintenance Mechanic -
Justin Ward
Maintenance Supervisor -
David Siedt
Facilities Engineer -
Michael Taenzer
Junior Engineer -
Matthew Hurd
Production Planner & Scheduler -
Marlene Ramos
Toll Processing Planning Coordinator
Michael Taenzer
Junior Engineer
Matthew Hurd
Production Planner & Scheduler
Marlene Ramos
Toll Processing Planning Coordinator
Quality Assurance
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John Ross
Senior Director of Technical Services and EH&S -
Deb Aber
Food Safety Technician -
Amanda Moyer
Manager of Regulatory -
Vaishnavi Patel
Regulatory Specialist -
Heather Fox
Regulatory Specialist -
Natasha Rodriguez
Product Documentation Coordinator -
Heidi Fleming
E, H & S Training Manager
Heidi Fleming
E, H & S Training Manager
Quality Control
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Felicia Perryman
Director of Quality Control & Product Development -
Chrissy Campos
QC Supervisor -
Mark Sylvester
Analytical Team Leader -
Carolyn Caruso
Senior QC Lab Technician -
Nicolette DeSouza
QC Lab Technician -
Deveney Young
QC Lab Technician -
Melissa Loureiro
QC Lab Technician
Nicolette DeSouza
QC Lab Technician
Logistics
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Matthew Machalik
Warehouse Manager -
Joe Skrypak
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Erik Campos
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Chris Velez
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Dwayne Harrison
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Daeqwuan Evans
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Chris Cemelli
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Ricardo Henry
DC Shipping & Receiving 1st Shift Team Leader -
Jerry Grafal
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Mike Loughlin
Manufacturing Shipping & Receiving Team Leader -
Antonius Dingle
Shipping & Receiving Team Leader -
Lamont Griffin
Receiving Specialist -
Luis Texidor
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Keno Rhedrick
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Mark Lopez
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Thomas Pfendt
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Tymande Horton
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Christopher Kemp
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Mark Hajdasz
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Wesley Sancho-Joseph
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Barry Rodriguez
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Benjamin Hangstorfer
Shipping & Receiving Specialist -
Steven Smith
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Joe Skrypak
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Keno Rhedrick
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Barry Rodriguez
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Benjamin Hangstorfer
Shipping & Receiving Specialist
Production
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Jerome Brown
Production Specialist -
Edwin Medina
Production Supervisor Repacks -
Mark Patney
Production Manager -
Lucas Kmetz
Production Specialist -
Scott Florio
2nd Shift Production Supervisor -
Nick Felker
Production Specialist -
Robert Nevarez
Production Specialist -
Brad Toro
Production Specialist -
Macky Tall
Production Specialist -
Randy Cornell
Production Supervisor -
Joe Walsh
Production Specialist -
Catharine Merli
Plant Process Chemist -
Michael Biel
Reaction & Distillation Supervisor -
Jesus Ramirez
Production Specialist -
Dillon Nemia
Production Specialist -
Edward Klepach
Production Specialist -
Cory Eppinger
Production Specialist -
Adam Leewright
Production Specialist -
James Johnson
3rd Shift Production Specialist -
Jalone Smoot
Production Specialist -
Elliot Medina
Production Specialist -
James Romeus
Production Specialist -
David James
Production Specialist -
Dexroy Millings
Production Specialist -
Frank Tarver
Production Specialist -
Alec Smith
Production Specialist
Robert Nevarez
Production Specialist
Macky Tall
Production Specialist
Catharine Merli
Plant Process Chemist
Edward Klepach
Production Specialist
James Romeus
Production Specialist
David James
Production Specialist
Dexroy Millings
Production Specialist
Frank Tarver
Production Specialist