UltraSource LLC has chosen Chris Isom as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. “Isom is an outstanding leader with a distinguished education and professional background. After a comprehensive search process, our Board of Directors and Leadership Team are thrilled to have found the right person to lead our growing company,” said John Starr, Owner and Chairman of the Board. “Chris has a proven track record of success in producing innovative solutions for customers while optimizing business operations and manufacturing.”

“Chris is the best choice among the highly qualified candidates we evaluated,” said Scott Nord, UltraSource LLC Chief Financial Officer. “We sought someone that could elevate the innovative development of our leading packaging, labeling, and processing equipment lines, most of which we manufacture right here in Kansas City, MO. With Chris’s Midwestern roots, engineering education, and proven business acumen, he is the right person for the job.”

Isom holds a bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla and an MBA from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Chris is joining UltraSource from the North American division of Schenck Process where he served 8 years as a Vice President and General Manager. Schenck Process is a leader of solutions in pneumatic conveying, air filtration, and weighing/feeding in material handling across the food, pet food, chemicals, and plastic industries. Prior to working at Schenck, Chris held leadership positions at John Zink Company and Sulzer Chemtech in Tulsa, OK, and Koch Industries in Wichita, KS.

“I’m honored and appreciative for the opportunity to lead such a robust company with a storied history dating back to 1883.” said Isom. “I am excited to help grow the UltraSource supplies, equipment, and parts businesses and work with incredible customers and communities across the U.S. and throughout the world.”