Dee Ellis

Dee Ellis is an experienced maintenance and operations professional with a diverse background in managing maintenance schedules, budgets, and compliance in various food production environments. Currently serving as Maintenance Manager at Calbee America since October 2022, Dee previously held positions including Boiler Refrigeration Supervisor at Lamb Weston, Chief Engineer at Silver Bay Seafood's, and Director of Operations at Boardman Foods, Inc. With over 14 years of experience at Lamb Weston in various roles, including Maintenance Manager, Dee demonstrated expertise in overseeing large teams and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Educational background includes studies in industrial ammonia refrigeration and basic electrical at Garden City Community College and Perry Technical Institute, coupled with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Indiana University Bloomington.