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PITTSTON TWP. — Contract beverage company USHydrations recently announced four executive promotions:
• Joseph Lapchak, Drums, a 17-year veteran with the company and most recently the vice president/CFO, was promoted to executive vice president. Lapchak, a graduate of King’s College, has extensive experience in the banking and finance sectors. In addition to overseeing the company’s business development and financial strategies, he will now also be responsible for monitoring the company’s daily operations and reporting to its board of directors.
• Joseph Peters, Laflin, has been promoted to vice president of operations. In his new role, Peters will oversee all engineering, production, processing and sanitation operations for the company. He has over 20 years experience in beverage manufacturing. He joined USHydrations in 2016 and most recently served as director of operations.
• Jennifer Verry, Dallas, who recently celebrated five years with the company, has been promoted to director of human resources. Verry joined the company in 2014 as human resources manager. She has over 18 years management and human resources related experience and will oversee the company’s HR initiatives, systems and strategies. She also serves as a member on the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
• Joseph McGeer, Mountain Top, who is the longest serving employee with the company, has been promoted to director of logistics. Joe began his career with the company at its inception in 1999 and most recently served as logistics director. In his new role, he will oversee all warehouse operations, fleet management and inventory control.
“These promotions reflect our company’s commitment to excellence,” Board Chairman Sandy Insalaco said.
In a media release, officials said the company “is expected to continue its impressive employment growth, having quadrupled its workforce since 2013.”
USHydrations employs over 150 individuals and is located in the Grimes Industrial Park near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International airport.
