PlantTape announced key promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams.
Mike McLane has been promoted to Western sales manager, where he will continue supporting growers and driving sales expansion in the western region. With years of experience in the industry, McCLane has played a key role in helping growers transition to the PlantTape automated transplanting system. "I'm excited to step into this new role and continue to help growers integrate this technology to maximize efficiency and yields," said McLane.
Dominick Levari has been promoted to Eastern USA and Canadian regional sales manager, where he will lead sales efforts and expand the company's presence in these key markets. Since joining PlantTape, Levari has demonstrated a strong ability to connect with growers and cater to their unique needs. "The automated transplanting system has transformed the way many growers approach transplanting," said Levari. "I look forward to expanding our reach and providing solutions to even more operations to help growers overcome labor challenges while increasing efficiencies."
© Tanimura & AntleL-R: Mike McLane, Dominick Levari, Danielle Michaels
The company is also excited to announce two new team members. Xavier Valenzuela has joined the team as a product development specialist. With a strong background in agricultural innovation, Valenzuela will play a key role in advancing PlantTape's product offerings. His expertise will help enhance the system's capabilities and ensure continued improvement based on grower feedback.
Varinder Sidhu has joined as Canadian sales representative, bringing a deep understanding of the Canadian agriculture market. His experience with regional growers and his understanding of market dynamics will be instrumental in supporting the company's growth across Canada.
"These leadership advancements reinforce our commitment to a boots-on-the-ground approach with our customers," said Danielle Michaels, director of North American sales. "We work closely with growers to ensure the technology is optimized for their specific needs, and our team is present for training and ongoing support—something that sets us apart from competing technologies. The hiring and promotion of our personnel will ensure we are with our current and new customers every step of the way, providing hands-on guidance and reinforcing our dedication to their success."
For more information:
Ashley Kaslin
Tanimura & Antle
Tel.: +1 (831) 214.7453
AshleyKaslin@taproduce.com
Quincie Gourley
Tanimura & Antle
Tel: +1 (831) 455-4048
quinciegourley@taproduce.com
www.taproduce.com