Neil Puetz

Neil Puetz currently serves as the Environmental/Sustainability Manager at JBS USA, focusing on compliance with EPA regulations and environmental sustainability initiatives. Previous experience includes roles as Superintendent III at Stellar and Business Development Manager at Swift Prepared Foods, where expertise in design, negotiation, and the commissioning of meat processing plants was demonstrated. Neil held the position of General Manager at Lopez Foods, Inc., leading a multidisciplinary team for plant startup, and served as Director of Engineering at Seaboard Triumph Foods, overseeing a greenfield plant project and staff recruitment. Earlier positions include Plant Engineer at Triumph Foods, L.L.C. and Assistant Plant Engineer at IBP/Tyson Fresh Meats, emphasizing leadership and project management in facility operations. Neil holds an education from South Dakota State University.