Four generations of the Reichart family have been producing premium quality tomato products since 1942, when it began producing tomato products for the soldiers overseas. Since then Red Gold has become the largest privately-owned tomato processor in the nation with three state-of-the-art facilities in Elwood, Geneva, and Orestes, Indiana. The company also boasts a million square foot distribution center in Orestes and operates a wholly-owned subsidiary RG Transport trucking fleet in Elwood. Partnering with over 50 family farms across Indiana, southern Michigan, and Northwest Ohio to sustainably produce premium quality canned tomatoes, ketchup, sauces, salsas, and juices for foodservice, private brands, export, co-pack and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso, and Sacramento. Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.”

Trophy Nut Co. is a privately held food manufacturer and distributor located in Tipp City, OH known in the industry for roasting, mixing, and seasoning premium quality nuts and trail mixes. We offer private label and branded solutions. We currently have a diverse customer base. Market segments include private label, brands, contract manufacturing, export, fundraising, and retail. Trophy Nut is an approved supplier for the US Military and Girl Scouts of the USA.

The Beckman and Gast Co is a green bean and tomato processor located in west central Ohio. Family owned since 1928 and under third and forth generation management.

Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats is an innovator of producing great smoked products such as bacon, ham and poultry.

Maximize human capital growth and potential • Decrease labor costs • Improve employee retention • Oversee training and development • Oversee recruitment and selection • Oversee compensation and benefits • Full cycle recruitment, including identify staffing needs, interviewing, selection, termination, and documentation • Develop, administer, evaluate applications and testing • Corrective action and disciplinary action • Plan and conduct new hire orientation to foster poster attitude towards organizational objectives • Plan, direct, lead, and coordinator work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations • Prepare and follow budges for personnel operations • Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, benefits, and opportunities for development and promotion • Advise and coach managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity, workplace harassment, and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes • Maintain records and compile reports concerning personnel-related data, included but not limited to, application, absenteeism documentation, and performance evaluation • Serve as a coach and adviser between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and helping resolve work related problems • Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements • Complete and oversee employee verifications for both past and present employees • Oversee the completion of paperwork from the following agencies: Job and Family Services, Child Support, Unemployment, BWC, and other organizations that may apply • Provide eligible employees with current information regarding insurance (Heath, Dental, and Life) and 401K. • Oversee full cycle payroll