As a 4th generation member of the Miniat family, Dave has a lifetime of experience with the organization. More than 30 years ago, he and his brother, Mike, pioneered Miniat’s current sous-vide cooking operation, creating a new channel of business that has served as the core capability of the cooked meat division, for decades. In 1996, he assumed the role of President of the company and has led Miniat through the construction of the South Holland plant, three major expansions, and a plant acquisition.

Under Dave’s leadership, Miniat has expanded its capabilities and footprint or order to support our customer’s own expansion into new product offerings and locations.

Dave holds a BS in Meat Science from Colorado State University. He serves on multiple boards and speaks regularly on both the meat industry as well as the family business model. He also served as Chairman of the North American Meat Institute.

Mark join the Miniat Companies as CFO in July of 2018. He is a veteran of the CPG and Food and Beverage industries, serving in key accounting and financial leadership roles in both large and midsize manufacturers prior to joining Miniat.

Our customers benefit from Mark’s decades of industry expertise and determination to manage a financially stable business, allowing for opportunities to grow our capabilities and facilities in order to better meet their business needs.

Mark holds a degree in business administration from Elmhurst College and is a CPA.

Brings over 21 years of animal science and meat processing experience to our team. Before joining Miniat in 2016, he led product development and commercialization teams for one of the largest, branded FMCG food companies in the United States.

Has over 25 years’ experience in quality systems, food safety, and product development in the food industry. Prior to joining Miniat in 2016, Sue spent 19 years with a large producer of branded meat and poultry products in various quality leadership roles.

A 30-year veteran at Miniat, has held positions in operations, project management, research & development, process and product development, industrial account management, and a variety of sales leadership roles. In his current role, Dan provides direction and leadership to the sales team and cultivates sales opportunities through new product development and commercialization strategies.

As a 5th generation family member, Mark continues to uphold the Miniat tradition of personal customer service. He combines this with a deep understanding of a customer’s unique menu needs and operational challenges, in order to support each business’ individual objectives.

In addition, Mark is integral in identifying and developing new product offerings, innovative processes, and markets for Miniat, that create new growth opportunities for both current and prospective customers.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Agricultural Business Management from the University of Wisconsin, as well as an MBA from Northwestern University.

Has worked at Miniat for 13 years. She oversees all office functions and, most importantly, our customer service and pricing teams. Her get-it-done attitude ensures that our customers receive the highest level of support in a timely manner.

Has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain for some of the world’s leading food brands and distribution channels. Since joining Miniat in 2016, he has been a key stakeholder in our evolution into a continuous improvement focused organization, bringing ongoing innovation into manufacturing and supply processes.

Dave holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Finance and Marketing.

Larry is a proven leader in food manufacturing operations, with over 30 years of experience in plant oversight for some of the world’s leading brands. Since joining Miniat in early 2020, Larry he has successfully led the buildout and startup of our Carrollton location. He also provides leadership to our South Holland location, ensuring consistent and efficient manufacturing practices between Ed Miniat facilities.

Larry holds a BBA in Management from University of Georgia as well as multiple industry certifications.