Teton Valley Brands Expands Real Idaho Potato Chips Executive Team

Teton Valley Brands, the maker of Real Idaho Potato Chips, has announced the expansion of its executive team. The company has appointed Steve Marek as Vice President of Operations. Marek joins the team at a pivotal time in its growth, overseeing day-to-day operations at the Nampa facility while managing the transition and ramp-up of production at the new Caldwell location. 

With over 35 years in food manufacturing, Marek brings a wealth of expertise in operations management and previously held leadership roles in engineering and operations with McCain Foods NA, Great American Snacks, and Coca Cola. 

Steve Marek:

"Over the years, I have worked with clients of all sizes, both domestically and internationally, assessing their needs and implementing strategies ranging from new technologies to process improvements, all aimed at building efficient and successful operational programs."

Marek’s extensive background comes at an ideal time as Teton Valley Brands prepares to transition production to its new, expanded Caldwell facility, which is four times larger than the current Nampa site. In addition, Marek has recruited several distinguished professionals to fill key roles in Production, Quality Control, Maintenance, and Project Management.

Steve Marek:

"The excitement surrounding the brand and the tremendous growth potential. The entire team is highly motivated to make this business a huge success."

Matt Price, President and CEO of Teton Valley Brands:

"We are thrilled to welcome Steve Marek to the Teton Valley Brands team as our new Vice President of Operations. Steve’s proven track record in operational excellence will be invaluable as we continue to scale our business. His leadership will play a critical role in guiding us through the exciting transition to our new Caldwell facility and ensure that we maintain the high standards of quality our brand is known for. We look forward to the impact Steve will have in driving our growth and success in the years ahead."