Trever Schatschneider has been appointed director of information technology at Fort Worth-based Standard Meat Co., the company and CEO Ben Rosenthal announced.

The historic family-owned firm also announced the elevation of longtime SMC management team members Taylor Stephenson and Heather Irby to senior director, business development and senior director, human resources and safety, respectively.

“We’re thrilled to bring Trever on board to lead our Information Technology Department,” Rosenthal said in a statement. “He comes to us with 20+ years of tech innovation experience, and he’s a versatile team member with a gift for leading and inspiring teams.”

Founded in 1935 and based in the historic Stockyards in Fort Worth, Standard Meat Co. is a meat processing and packaging firm with plants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Saginaw, and Ponder.

The company, a global supplier of custom meat portioning and packaging solutions for the food service and retail industries, recently announced plans for a new protein processing plant in Fort Worth. Its fifth plant in the city, it will feature a “state-of-the art” sous vide line that aims to meet the innovative product needs and growing volume demands of a range of top tier commercial customers.

Strategic leadership moves

As the new director of information technology, Schatschneider is responsible for all IT services and support, including application, infrastructure, and help desk services. Schatschneider will develop and deliver a comprehensive IT strategy and facilitate the adoption of tools and technologies that support the realization of SMC business objectives and goals.

Before Standard Meat, Schatschneider was senior manager of dealer business system strategy at Kubota Tractor Corp. (KTC) of Grapevine — the U.S. division of a $16 billion Japanese corporation focused on agricultural, construction, and consumer equipment.

Stephenson is a 12-year veteran with SMC.

“Taylor played a significant role in securing several new strategic partnerships last year and growing our business with our key customer base,” SMC co-President Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld said in a statement. “As a senior director, his strengths will be integral to our growth as we gear up to fill capacity at our new Fort Worth facility.”

Irby is a seasoned human resource professional with almost 20 years of experience. Since she joined SMC in 2021, Irby’s division has grown to more than 25 people. In her new position, Irby is responsible for HR and safety leadership and strategy for the entire SMC organization.

“Recognizing and cultivating talent from within is an important value here at Standard Meat Company,” Rosenthal Blumenfeld said. “With established leaders like Taylor and Heather moving into enhanced positions, our entire team will enjoy the benefit of their experience, their energy, and their wisdom moving forward.”

Last August, we told you about Standard Meat Co. partnering with Austin’s Hardcore Carnivore and “total meat nerd” Jess Pryles to craft an exclusive sausage line for H-E-B.  

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