Nelson-Jameson appoints new director of category strategy

Nelson-Jameson, a trusted leader in the food processing distribution industry, announces the appointment of Ty Patritto as its director of category strategy – sanitary process & maintenance.

In this role, Patritto will provide strategic oversight for the service & repair department, sanitary process & maintenance product department, and sanitary process & maintenance specialists. Patritto will lead the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans to drive growth and strengthen the company’s offerings in these key areas. 

 “Nelson-Jameson is committed to providing food manufacturers with the right tools, maintenance support, and industry expertise to empower innovation while minimizing downtime and maximizing product quality,” says Nelson-Jameson president Mike Rindy. “Ty’s wealth of expertise in these areas, along with valuable industry experience and food safety insights, will ensure that Nelson-Jameson can continue to deliver unmatched value to food manufacturers.”  

Patritto will work to align efforts to provide current and future Nelson-Jameson customers with the best solutions to meet their product and service needs within the sanitary process and maintenance arena. Patritto will focus on identifying emerging trends, addressing industry challenges, uncovering opportunities, expanding processes and services, and working with strategic supplier partners.   

“Nelson-Jameson’s blend of products, as well as food safety and manufacturing expertise, made the organization a unique draw and opportunity,” says Patritto. “I plan to leverage the opportunity and join in building on an incredible foundation that’s nearly 80 years old. And Nelson-Jameson will continue to lead the way as the single-source supplier of choice to food manufacturers, meeting their current needs and helping overcome their future challenges.” 

Before joining Nelson-Jameson, Patritto spent five years as a sales manager and engineering project manager.