A licensed professional engineer (PE) and project management professional (PMP), Jens Ebert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Science degree in project management from Pennsylvania State University.
With a background in packaging equipment sales and an understanding of automation technologies, Dayton is ready to help businesses optimize their production processes and enhance efficiency.
The enhanced structure includes the addition of three C-level roles — chief innovation officer, chief client officer and chief strategy officer — and a realignment of the company’s U.S. geographic regions.
In his new role, Jacobs will lead strategies to drive penetration and accelerate growth across the rice and ready meal categories in the U.S. and Canada.
The company promotions follow January 2024’s naming of Dan Crist, longtime A M King vice president, as the firm’s president. Company founder Brian King, who took on the role of CEO at that time, has been committed to paving the way for this next generation of leadership.
The Fellow member-grade is one of the ISA’s highest honors, recognizing only Senior Members who have made exceptional contributions to the automation profession, in practice or academia.
