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Why Rovema
Who We Work With
- Powders
- Infant Formula
- Liquids
- Cereal
- Confectionery
- Coffee
- Frozen Food
- Nuts and Dried Fruit
- Pasta
- Rice
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Why Rovema
Who We Work With
- Powders
- Infant Formula
- Liquids
- Cereal
- Confectionery
- Coffee
- Frozen Food
- Nuts and Dried Fruit
- Pasta
- Rice
- Salt, Sugar, Spices
- Snacks
People We Help
VFFS
Machines
Lifecycle Services
Resources
Blog
- News
- Events
Contact

Our Team Rovema NA

Rovema NA Team

We're proud of the German heritage, engineering, quality and reliability that's the hallmark of the vertical baggers and end of line packaging machines we sell.

We're also an American company, based in metro Atlanta, staffed by a team of packaging pros with decades of experience.

We're structured to support customers at the harried pace North American business with the responsiveness you expect. And the expertise of of our team means that we do so with the accuracy and precision you require.

If you've got a packaging challenge - whether it's a technical problem or a marketing/customer requirement, it's likely we've seen it before.

You'll find key members of our management team on this page, complete with their contact details.

John Panaseny

CEO

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John Panaseny

John is a packaging industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. He started his career in machinery sales with an engineering degree and moved into management after earning his MBA. He is known for his success in growing businesses with an unwavering focus on the customer.

Kelly Eastman

VP Engineering

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Kelly Eastman

Kelly has been leading the design and delivery of primary packaging equipment for the food and beverage industry for over 20 years. As a veteran of rapid business growth for award-winning packaging lines, he is recognized for his focus on continuous improvement to business processes that are built on a strong technical foundation.

Suzanne Hanks

CFO/HR Manager

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Suzanne Hanks

Suzanne is a Certified Public Accountant who has over 15 years of experience in the accounting field. After graduating from Clemson University, she worked in public accounting and then transitioned to the private sector where she has served in various leadership roles.

Richard Wullkotte

Director of Life Cycle Services

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Richard Wullkotte

Richard has been a valued leader with Rovema since April of 2018. He has an MBA with a focus in Global Leadership from Colorado Tech and 12+ years of experience in leading aftermarket departments for Fortune 500 companies including Caterpillar and NCR. Richard’s education and experience in global organizations continue to enable Rovema to provide excellent service for all your Lifecycle Services needs.

Ken Place

Director of Project Management & Operations

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Ken Place

Ken has a diverse background in handling major projects and events – highlights include working the Olympics in Atlanta, and facilities management at Yale University. The combination of his experience in project management with his MBA allows him to be superior at delivering projects on time and on budget.

Andy Steele

Service Manager

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Andy Steele

Andy has been with the Military Live Fire Training Industry for over 25 years. He has more than 15 years of Customer Service experience with various Military branches and in the packaging industry for over 3. Andy’s in-depth experience and knowledge will help Rovema’s great customer service continue to improve and serve our customer’s needs.

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