Our People
Morton employs nearly 3,000 people in the U.S., Canada and the Bahamas. Let us introduce you to some of our team members.
Employee Spotlight
"Over the years, I've been able to apply my skills in different roles within the company. Today, I am a member of the Morton Salt IT team and every day, I feel empowered to help people and to make a difference."
—LaTasha JacksonAssociate Master Data Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
"I enjoy working in a team environment – and there is never a dull moment in my work."
—Francois CyrElectrical Foreman
Mines Seleine, Quebec
"It has always been clear to me that nothing is more important to Morton Salt than health and safety—but I knew our people were truly passionate about it when I attended a group dinner with Morton’s facility managers and that was the only topic discussed."
—Jimmy JacquezSafety Manager
Fairport, Ohio
"I moved 1,700 miles to take on this position at Morton – and the trip was worth it. The people at Morton really make you feel like you’re part of a team and they care about the company as a whole. This makes everything worthwhile."
—Lindsay BockstiegelProject Engineer
Grantsville, Utah
"In Inagua, Morton has been able to coexist successfully with nature. This is important to me, especially as I happen to be the son of an environmentalist."
—Michael NixonMaintenance Manager
Inagua, Bahamas
Leadership Team
Meet Morton Salt's leadership team, which has more than 100 years of experience combined.
Christian Herrmann — Chief Executive OfficerChristian Herrmann is Chief Executive Officer of Morton Salt, Inc., a leader in the North American salt market for more than 160 years. Christian became CEO on October 1, 2012. In this role, he is responsible for directing the company’s strategy and operations in the U.S., Canada and the Bahamas. Prior to joining Morton Salt, Inc., a K+S Group Company, Christian served as head of Investor Relations for K+S.
Message from the CEO
Robert Alberico — Vice President, Human ResourcesRobert (Bob) Alberico joined Morton Salt in 2008 as Vice President of Human Resources. In this capacity, he leads the strategic direction for benefits administration, talent management, labor relations, and communications.
Mary Doohan — Vice President, General Counsel and SecretaryMary Doohan is Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Morton Salt, where she is responsible for the company’s legal affairs. She has held this position since 2009.
Andrew Kotlarz — Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerAndrew (Andy) Kotlarz is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Morton Salt. Since 2005, he has been responsible for leading Morton’s finance and accounting functions, as well as the company’s financial systems and controls, and forecasting & planning process.
Guy Leblanc — Vice President, OperationsGuy Leblanc is Morton Salt’s Vice President of Operations and is responsible for all of the company’s mining, production and processing facilities. He also oversees various functions related to operations, including quality, procurement, technical services, research & development and environment. He has held this position with increasing responsibilities since 2005.
Betsey Nohe — Vice President, Supply ChainElizabeth (Betsey) Nohe joined Morton Salt in 2011 as Vice President of Supply Chain. In this newly-created role, she is responsible for leading the company's supply chain function across all company operations.
Carol Panozzo — Vice President, Consumer Products Sales & MarketingCarol Panozzo currently serves as Vice President of Consumer Products Sales and Marketing for Morton Salt, a position she has held since 2005. In this role, she is responsible for leading the sales, marketing and brand management functions for the consumer business.
Lisa Zumbach — Vice President, Industrial Sales & MarketingLisa Zumbach is Vice President of Industrial Sales and Marketing, a position she has held since 2005. In this role, Lisa is responsible for Morton Salt’s industrial and bulk de-icing businesses.
Executive photos by Steve Becker - beckermedia.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Welcome to the Morton Salt website!
You may be visiting our site to find a recipe, product information or the latest Morton news. Whatever your reason, I hope you learn more about Morton than you ever expected.
You see, there is more to Morton than table salt. Of course, we’re best known for our round blue table salt canister. But our wide range of products go beyond flavoring food – and can improve water quality, melt snow and ice, relieve aches and pains and support various industries, from pharmaceutical to chemical.
In other words, Morton is a part of your everyday life. And you can count on us to continue exploring new ways to help make life better because we are passionate about salt and the possibilities it provides. That’s what has fueled this company’s success for more than 160 years and what will continue to drive us forward.
Whether you are a long-time Morton customer or experiencing what Morton has to offer for the first time, I want to thank you for your trust in us. We hope you will be a part of the Morton Salt journey in the future as well as we continue to deliver new products and services that help you at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between.
Christian Herrmann
Chief Executive Officer
Morton Salt, Inc.
