| Main Street Ingredients’ growth has come through the leadership’s recognition that the company’s greatest assets are its people and its customers.
Pictured above is Main Street Ingredients Strategic Planning Team. L–R: Rudy Rott, Chad Miller, Dave Clark, Aaron Macha and Bill Schmitz.
Dave Clark
Founder and CEO
In 1989, Dave Clark founded Main Street Ingredients with an in-depth understanding of the dairy and food markets and a commitment to the highest possible standards for the food industry. As Main Street Ingredients’ CEO, Dave’s leadership continues to set the bar for the company and the industry.
Bill Schmitz
President
Bill Schmitz joined Main Street as director of sales as part of the company’s acquisition of DMV USA. He was Main Street’s VP of sales when he became a partner in the company in 2001. He has been president of the company since 2003. Bill received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota. He is involved with his community school foundation and serves on the board of La Crescent, Minnesota’s Lancer Youth Hockey Association. Bill enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, and anything related to golf and sports.
Rudy Rott
Vice President of Operations
Rudy Rott’s 28 years of experience in the industry is invaluable in his role as Main Street Ingredients’ VP of operations. He oversees production, warehouse, maintenance, construction, equipment, process systems development and implementation, contract sales and support, and overall sales support from the operations perspective. He has been with Main Street since 2000. He and his wife have one son. Rudy is active in youth sports as a coach for baseball, basketball and football.
Aaron Macha
Vice President of Sales
Aaron Macha has been with Main Street Ingredients since 1999. As a new University of Wisconsin-La Crosse marketing graduate, Aaron began in the Food Ingredient group selling dairy commodities. Through the years, Aaron helped develop strategic marketing efforts under the Functional Systems Team. Today, as a partner and VP of sales, Aaron is responsible for sales, customer service and R&D. He actively participates in both day-to-day selling and long-term strategic efforts. Aaron is married and enjoys outdoor activities, working out, playing basketball, wakeboarding, hunting and golf.
Chad Miller
CFO
Chad Miller has led the accounting and finance department at Main Street Ingredients since November 2004. Chad has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial analysis, taxes and process improvement. He is a graduate of Mankato State University with a degree in accounting. Chad has over 17 years in finance and accounting and worked as a manager for a certified public accounting firm for 15 years where he specialized in manufacturing, wholesale and distribution companies. He is married and has three children.
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