Seneca Foods Corporation
Processor
2018 - 2020
Mr. Palmby has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Seneca Foods Corporation since 2005. In that role he is responsible for all Operations and Sales activities for Seneca’s overall business as one of the country’s largest canned and frozen fruit and vegetable processors. Mr. Palmby grew up on a farm in Southeastern Minnesota and is a 1985 graduate of Iowa State University with a Degree in Agricultural Business and Economics. In his 31 years with Seneca he has served in various management roles in the company starting in the agricultural department and progressing through operations to his current role.
Mr. Palmby has served on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Food Processors Association, the Midwest Food Processors Association, the American Frozen Food Institute and Wisconsin FFA Foundation. He has also served as board member and Chairman of the Board for the Wisconsin FFA Sponsor’s Board as well as the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Mr. Palmby served two appointments by Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman and Secretary Mike Johanns to USDA’s Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee from 2002-2006. He currently serves on the Board of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and was appointed by Governor Scott Walker to the Board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in 2015.