Lee is a seasoned executive with over 36 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and operational leadership. Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering at Bernatello’s Foods, where he led the company’s manufacturing and engineering functions until his retirement. Throughout his career, Lee has been a driving force in advancing operational efficiencies, optimizing manufacturing processes, and creating high-performing teams.
Lee’s professional journey spans multiple respected organizations in the food industry, including Land O’Lakes (18 years), Schwans Foods (5 years), Grande Cheese (5 years), and Bernatello’s Foods (6 years). In each of these roles, he has applied his technical expertise in engineering, capital expenditures (CapEx), and project management to lead teams and oversee complex projects that consistently met or exceeded expectations. His leadership style—grounded in servant leadership—has been a hallmark of his approach, fostering growth and development within his teams while achieving lasting operational improvements.