Our Team
Simmons Grain Company's employees are highly-trained, experienced and dedicated to the success of our business.
Jeff Simmons
President
Jeff is one of the original founding partners of Simmons Grain Co. He has been the main driving force behind the company's evolution and success.
Completion of White Commerical Corp.'s course on Market Assessment & Expansion
March 2015
Served on the Arbitration Board for the National Grain & Feed Association
2009-2010
Email: jeff@simmonsgrain.com
Eric Simmons
Vice President
Eric is a third-generation owner of Simmons Grain Co. and has been with the company since 2000. He has been most influential in building and maintaining our customer relationships through his commitment to delivering the best quality product and ensuring our customers' needs come first.
Associate Degree in Business Management
Kent State University, 2003
Certified Master Grain Merchant through White Commercial Corp.
June 2011
Email: eric@simmonsgrain.com
Steve Gruszecki
General Manager
Steve has been with Simmons Grain Co. since 2006. He is an important part of our team from the front office to the processing plant. He is knowledgeable on all fronts of our operations. He is also a Certified Master Grain Merchant.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
Baldwin Wallace College, 2004
Certified Master Grain Merchant through White Commercial Corp.
July 2015
Email: steve@simmonsgrain.com
Eric Mackall
Shipping/Receiving
Eric joined Simmons Grain Co. in 2008. He is our lead shipping/receiving coordinator. He is responsible for the accurate loading/unloading of both our rail and over-the-road shipments. Eric is also part of our inventory and property management team.
Andy Sanor
Crush Plant Manager
Andy has been with the company since 2010. He is dedicated to the smooth daily operations of our processing plant. Andy brings a great wealth of knowledge, experience, and ingenuity to the company. He is a critical part of our team who oversees the plant operation, maintenance, and staff.
Email: andy@simmonsgrain.com
Matt Thomas
Processing Division
Matt has been with us since 2014. He is a crush plant operator. Ensuring daily processes are carried out correctly and efficiently. Outside of daily tasks, Matt also helps on projects, maintenance, and in the load out operations of the facility.
Jonathan Kenney
Oil and Lecithin Plant Manager
Also with Simmons Grain Co since 2014, Jon is an important part of our oil processing plant. He oversees the operation of the plant, the maintenance, and the in-house quality control testing of the product. He also recently completed the LAUNCH program through the Ohio Agribusiness Association.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
Youngstown State University, 2017
Email: jon@simmonsgrain.com
Annette Cook
Corporate Secretary
Annette is also a third-generation owner of Simmons Grain Co. and joined the team in 2015. She oversees front office operations, accounting, certifications, as well as some purchasing and selling. You will also find Annette representing Simmons Grain at trade shows and industry conferences.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Ohio State University, 2003
Email: annette@simmonsgrain.com
Corey Deal
Processing Division
Corey joined us in November of 2016. He first started in our crush plant and has now moved into the lecithin processing plant where he is a plant operator and QC tester for the lecithin.
Jeffrey Parrish
Processing Division
Jeff joined Simmons Grain in February of 2017. Jeff is an integral part of the lecithin plant team, serving as an operator and a lab tech for the lecithin.
Jesse Barton
Processing Division
Jesse joined us in September of 2017. He is a plant operator responsible for the seamless operation of the crush lines. He also assists in shipping operations as needed.
Jeff Cook
Scale Operator
Jeff joined Simmons Grain in March of 2018. He is responsible for scaling trucks, sample maintenance, and assists in daily office operations.
Associate Degree in Applied and Technical Studies
Kent State University, 2018
MacKenzie Firth
QC Development & Documentation
MacKenzie started as an intern for the summer of 2018. Following graduation, we welcomed her to the team full-time. She works to maintain and develop documentation as well as implement new policies and best practices on-going for all certification programs.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, Specialization in Animal Sciences
The Ohio State University, 2018
Jake Arsuffi
Processing Division
Jake has been with us since September of 2018. He is a part of the plant operations team where they are responsible for the operation of the crush plant and the daily maintenance and housekeeping of the plant.
Ron Miller
Processing Division
Ron joined us with a desire to learn in July of 2020. He is responsible for the smooth operation of our processing plant.
Matt Martin, Jr.
Processing Division
Matt joined us in July of 2020 as well. Matt's experience with heavy equipment, safety protocols, and maintenance skills makes him a great addition to the operations team in our processing plant.
Zach Taylor
Processing Division
Zach has been with us since August of 2020. He is a plant operator in the oil processing plant. He is responsible for the smooth operation of the plant, daily maintenance, quality control, and housekeeping.
Derek Beveridge
Processing Division
Hired in May 2021, Derek is also responsible for the smooth operation of the crush plant. He brought a great deal of manufacturing experience and heavy equipment knowledge along with a postiive attitude. He is an excellent addition to the team.
Associate Degree in Process Technology
Community College of Beaver County, 2019
Mark Thompson
Processing Division
Mark joined us in August of 2021. He is a plant operator in the crushing plant. He has an excellent skillset which includes leadership, experience, and mechanical aptitutde. Mark is responsible for the plant operations, quality, housekeeping, and maintenance tasks.
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