Meet The RITE Team®
Hydrite’s The RITE Team® is a group of experienced industry professionals tasked to provide top-notch technical support in the field, introducing innovative solutions that help address critical issues in the food industry.
This collaborative team supports our customers through product selection, technical training, program development, troubleshooting, and adjacent equipment technology development. In short - The RITE Team® is technical expertise at your fingertips.
Technical Expertise at Your Fingertips
- Real-time response to meet the needs of our customers
- Innovative solutions that help maximize efficiency and quality
- Technical service and support to meet product and training requirements
- Expert professionals with over 300 years of knowledge and experience
What You Can Expect
From on‑site audits to installation guidance and program development, The RITE Team® works alongside your team with transparent communication and a commitment to helping you achieve measurable improvement—quickly and sustainably.
We take a systematic, solutions-focused approach to every engagement, evaluating your chemistry, equipment, and application points before making recommendations on the right technologies, dosing strategies, and monitoring tools to support safety, efficiency, and operational success.
Ask The RITE Team®
Have a question about product selection, process optimization, equipment, or troubleshooting? We’re here to help! With 570+ years of combined industry expertise spanning membranes, microbiology, applications, and equipment technology, The RITE Team® is ready to collaborate on your facility’s challenges and goals. Contact us and we’ll connect you with the specialist best suited to your needs:
Membranes
Hydrite’s membrane experts bring deep technical insight into cleaning, optimization, and performance improvement for dairy and food processing systems. Whether you’re troubleshooting fouling, extending membrane life, or refining CIP efficiency, this team delivers practical, data‑driven solutions that keep your plant running at its best.
Microbiology
Our microbiology specialists help you safeguard product quality and food safety by identifying issues quickly and strengthening control strategies. From root‑cause analysis to environmental monitoring support, this team provides the scientific expertise needed to maintain compliance and prevent microbial challenges before they impact production.
Applications
The applications team translates decades of hands‑on industry experience into real‑world problem solving. They partner with your facility to optimize processes, improve product performance, and tailor solutions that address the unique needs of your facility.
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Glen Giersch
ATS Program Manager 29 Years Experience
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Kerry Schemmel
Sr Technical Manager 43 Years Experience
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Brian Domino
Sr Technical Manager 37 Years Experience
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Joel Cook
Sr Technical Manager 38 Years Experience |
Dawn Bayer
Product Applications Manager |
Mitch Fay
Executive Director - Technology 27 Years Experience |
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Bryce Blaeser
Product Manager |
Equipment
The equipment team combines technical knowhow with field experience to support system performance, troubleshooting, and technology integration. From dispensing systems to advanced monitoring tools and remote support capabilities, the equipment group supports your ambitious production goals.
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Jamison Vanden Einde
Director of Commercial Technology 25 Years Experience
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Brant McClure
Equipment R&D Technologist 17 Years Experience
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Ron Burnett
Field Technology Manager 30 Years Experience
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Gary Judnic
Field Technology Manager 31 Years Experience |
Daniel Marken Product Applications Manager |
Billy Hughes
Intervention & Equipment Technologist 17 Years Experience |
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Roy Mende
Field Technologist 16 Years Experience |
Tim Spath
Field Technologist 30 Years Experience |
Bob Froeba
Field Technologist 33 Years Experience |
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Garrett Schoener
Field Technologist 36 Years Experience |
Scott Steiner Applications Program Manager II |
Danny Assmann Product Applications Manager |
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Doug Bassett
Field Technologist 21 Years Experience |
Tim Schofield
Food Application Developer |
Benefits
With on-demand access to seasoned technical specialists who live and breathe food and beverage operations, customers uncover benefits every step of the way:
- Faster resolutions: Direct access to the right expertise, right away.
- Higher yield & uptime: Optimized CIP and membrane care reduces cleaning time and extends service life.
- Audit‑ready operations: Stronger sanitation programs and documentation help protect compliance.
- Lower total cost: Smarter chemistries + better processes = fewer surprises and less waste.
- One partner, complete support: Simplify with integrated products, service, and support across your plant.
Whether you’re chasing yield, battling fouling, tightening sanitation, or preparing for an audit, The RITE Team® meets you on the plant floor with practical solutions and support tailored for your unique environment.
Customer Testimonials
In business for 95+ years, Hydrite customers know the value experience brings working with a chemistry provider.
“The Hydrite RITE Team® has been an outstanding partner, providing reliable support and strong technical expertise ... Carl has helped us optimize our membrane CIP programs, reduced chemical costs, and shortened cleaning cycles without compromising product quality. Carl’s technical depth, responsiveness, and ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and propose practical solutions are second to none. Hydrite is a vital partner whose support and solutions help us operate at our best.”
-Cheese & Whey Protein Manufacturer
"[The RITE Team®] consistently delivers highly responsive and effective expertise that I can count on for driving improvements to my plant’s existing sanitation program, and even more importantly, provides us proactive solutions that favorably impacts plant operations, financial considerations, and especially product quality and food safety.
Hydrite understands my organization’s culture and service delivery expectations and consistently staffs key positions supporting my organization with hard working and dedicated technical experts that act with high urgency, can-do attitudes, and drive to deliver a top-notch customer experience."
-Cheese & Whey Protein Manufacturer
Contact Us
Connect with the The RITE Team to uncover the benefits of working with an experienced, solutions-oriented partner.