James Panek

James Panek has extensive experience in the irrigation industry, currently serving as an Aftermarket Specialist at Valley Irrigation since October 2022 and previously as an Aftermarket Territory Sales Manager. James also manages the Midwest Distribution Center for Irrigation Components International, overseeing sales and operations since March 2021. Prior roles include US Sales Manager for Flow Measurement at Irrigation Components International, with responsibilities in channel development and government agency collaboration. James has a long tenure at McCrometer, Inc., where roles spanned from Agricultural Sales Manager to Director of Service Sales, focusing on risk management, sales team development, and market expansion. James’s career commenced as a Calibration Technician at McCrometer, and academic achievements include studies at Riverside City College and UC Riverside.