Johnny Manes

As an experienced industrial operations leader and entrepreneur currently based in the Owensboro, Ky., area. I have a career spanning over three decades; I am established as a specialist in plant management and strategic operations within the food processing and manufacturing sectors. I currently serve as the Plant Superintendent for Silgan Closures in Evansville, Indiana, a role that I have held for four years. My previous leadership experience includes serving as the Senior Director of Operations for Tasty Brands (TRACCO) in Owensboro, KY, and held a distinguished tenure as the Plant Manager at Twin Rivers Foods in Atkins, Arkansas, where I oversaw facility operations for approximately five years. Beyond my corporate career, I am the owner of Muscle Mafis Labz, a brand dedicated to fitness, bodybuilding, and high-performance supplements. I am an active director for and supporter of my wife's business, VTS (Veronica's Tax Service). Demonstrating my commitment to lifelong learning, I am also currently a student at Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC). During my studies, I have been recognized for academic excellence as a Dean's List student and have been inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society. Originally from Malden. Mo. I graduated from Malden High School in 1991.