Aug 17, 2023Idaho-based industrial equipment supplier Reyco Systems adds sales veteran
Idaho-based industrial equipment supplier Reyco Systems has named Patrick Hester its new director of sales and marketing.
Reyco, purchased in 2005 by potato industry system supplier Idaho Steel Products, provides food processing technology including oil and moisture removal, food and waste conveying, and UVC decontamination systems.

Founded in 1975, the company’s products, including fryer air washers and its patented Oil Miser oil recovery system, are used by processed potato and french fry producers throughout North America and in Europe and Australia, according to its website.
Hester has more than 25 years of experience at HP Inc. in various sales and leadership roles, including senior director for HP Large Format Printing for the Americas Region.
“Patrick brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization, and we are confident that his leadership will drive our sales team to new heights,” Clay Cooper, Reyco general manager, said in a news release.
Hester has a communications degree from Saint Mary’s College of California.
“We have a product portfolio that serves numerous customers throughout the food processing industry that are not aware of our cutting-edge solutions and support services,” Hester said in the release. “Reaching out to these new customers and educating them on Reyco Systems will be a big priority for my team and I moving forward.”