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These two are neither the new IT hire nor internal promotions.
Trever Schatschneider has been appointed to the position of director of information technology at Standard Meat Company, the family-owned, Fort Worth-based firm, co-president and CEO Ben Rosenthal announced in a press release.
Moreover, long-serving Standard Meat management team members Taylor Stephenson and Heather Irby have been promoted to senior director of business development and senior director of human resources and safety, respectively.
Schatschneider is responsible for all IT services and support, including application, infrastructure, and help desk services. Schatschneider will develop and deliver a comprehensive IT strategy and facilitate the adoption of tools and technologies that support the realization of SMC business objectives and goals.
Before joining Standard Meat, Schatschneider served as senior manager of dealer business system strategy at Kubota Tractor Corporation of Grapevine — the U.S. division of a $16 billion Japanese corporation focused on agricultural, construction, and consumer equipment.
“We’re thrilled to bring Trever on board to lead our Information Technology Department,” said Rosenthal in a statement. “He comes to us with 20-plus years of tech innovation experience, and he’s a versatile team member with a gift for leading and inspiring teams.”
Founded in 1935 and headquartered in the historic Stockyards in Fort Worth, Standard Meat Company is a meat processing and packaging firm with plants in Fort Worth, Dallas, Saginaw, and Ponder.
Stephenson has been with the company 12 years.
“Taylor played a significant role in securing several new strategic partnerships last year and growing our business with our key customer base,” said Standard co-president Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld. “As a senior director, his strengths will be integral to our growth as we gear up to fill capacity at our new Fort Worth facility.”
Irby has almost 20 years of experience in human resources. Since joining the company in 2021, Irby’s division has grown to more than 25 people. In her new position, Irby is responsible for HR and safety leadership and strategy for the entire Standard organization.
“Recognizing and cultivating talent from within is an important value here at Standard Meat Company,” said Rosenthal Blumenfeld. “With established leaders like Taylor and Heather moving into enhanced positions, our entire team will enjoy the benefit of their experience, their energy, and their wisdom moving forward.”