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Bob is an engineer by schooling, salesman by nature and businessman by practice. He joined Grote Company in 2000, became CEO in 2008 and now spends his time developing industry partners and seeking the latest food technologies. He currently serves as Director at Large of the FPSA and Chairman of the MISA Foundation. Bob was born and raised in Central Ohio, returning to marry his wife Gina, with whom he recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, and raise his three now-grown children.

After 30+ years in engineering, sales and executive leadership roles, Jack joined his brother Bob at Grote Company in 2011. As COO, he drives strategic initiatives that impact customer experience and improve company performance. He has engineering degrees from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Purdue University, and a MBA from Ohio State University. Jack married his high school sweetheart Kelly in 1986, and together they are avid college football fans – especially of his hometown Buckeyes.

Eric has decades of manufacturing and food equipment experience, previously holding various financial roles at ITW Food Equipment Group/Hobart for 27 years and serving as CFO at Grote Company since 2012. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and is an active CPA.

Andy leads the sales, technical, and customer service teams who provide world-class support to our customers in North and Latin America. He’s been with Grote Company for 19 years. Andy earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and MBA from Miami University of Ohio. He has three grown children with Tina, his wife of 33 years, and enjoys running and kayaking. He is a retired Captain in the US Navy Reserve.

Eric joined Grote Company in early 2019 and leads the development of standard and customized equipment, new product development, and technical documentation of our installed base. Utilizing more than 20 years of experience in the food industry, his focus is to simplify, standardize and digitize engineering processes to improve quality and lead times for our customers. Outside of work, you can find him renovating his historic home or brushing up on American history.

Greg is responsible for Manufacturing, Production Planning and Supply Chain at Grote Company. His mission is to find ways to relentlessly extract waste from processes and to provide customers their products better and faster. Greg has previously held several leadership positions, including Captain in the United States Army. He was born and raised outside of Cleveland, OH and attended John Carroll University, where he played football. Now he coaches sports for his three children, supporting them with his wife Katie.  

Paul has been with Grote Company for over 18 years in various field service, sales and leadership positions. He’s led our UK-based International office since 2007.