Trammo Inc., New York City, announced three senior management changes Jan. 11. Christian Wendel has left his positions as a member of the company’s board of directors and as CEO of its Commodities division. Wendel’s responsibilities will be assumed by Brent Hart, currently President of the Commodities division, North America.
"We recognize and appreciate Chris’ very important contribution to our company during the past 17 years," said Henk van Dalfsen, Trammo CEO. "Chris has brought new products, new ideas and much energy to Trammo."
Since joining Trammo in 1995, Brent Hart has held several senior positions with the company. "We are pleased that Brent will take the helm of our Commodities division," said van Dalfsen. "Brent is a highly experienced trader, an outstanding manager and a team builder. His leadership will ensure Trammo’s further growth and continued success."
Jeffrey Minnis will succeed Hart as President of the Commodities division, North America. Minnis has been with Trammo for 11 years and is currently Senior Vice President and head of Ammonia Trading for North America.
In addition, Trammo announced that Dave Smothermon, CEO of Trammo’s Gas division, has been elected to the board of directors of Trammo Inc. "Dave has been with Trammo for eleven years and is an extraordinarily talented trader and manager," said van Dalfsen. "With the addition of Hart and Smothermon, all three Trammo divisions will be represented at the board level through their top executives. This ensures a healthy balance of trading and corporate representation."