Randy Thole has worked for Hormel Foods for 17 years. Since 2014 he has been Manager of Plant Engineering at the Progressive Processing Plant in Dubuque, IA where he focuses on managing the installation and care of plant assets, directing the operation and maintenance of all plant utilities systems, leading plant energy management efforts, and supporting Sustainability initiatives for the facility. Randy holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. Randy is a licensed Professional Engineer in Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, & Kansas, and is a Certified Energy Manger (CEM).