August 2019 – Vanamatic Company has been owned and operated by the Wiltsie Family for more than 65 years. Second-generation owners; Jim Wiltsie Jr., Jeff Wiltsie, Perry Wiltsie, and Patricia (Wiltsie) Morris, in working on a retirement exit plan have identified a Strategic Group of key employees who have stepped up with great success in managing day-to-day operations. This group consists of Scott Wiltsie, HR, Adam Wiltsie, Plant Manager, Jared Wiltsie, Engineering, Steve Schroeder, Sales, and David Ricker II, IT.
Jim Wiltsie Jr. retired in 2018, Patricia Morris retired at the end of 2020 while Jeff & Perry Wiltsie remained with the company over the next five years as shareholders, Directors, and mentors to support the new ownership group as they moved forward.
“This transition ensures Vanamatic Company will remain privately owned and operated for the foreseeable future and gives confidence and security to our customers, suppliers, community, and most importantly to our employees that a smooth transition will occur. We have great confidence that the new ownership group will continue to successfully lead and guide Vanamatic Company well into the future.” – Jeff Wiltsie, CEO
