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title: About CAT Squared | MES Software for Food Manufacturing & Processing
description: Learn how CAT Squared became a global software leader in food manufacturing, delivering yield, traceability, and compliance solutions through CYNERGY MES.
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# From Plant Floor to Enterprise Insight

#### CAT Squared delivers manufacturing execution systems (MES) that empower food processors to manage yield, traceability, and compliance—from farm to fork.

##### Why

## CAT Squared

### The origins of CAT Squared

#### Our evolution from a software company to a continuous improvement company.

Founded in 1995, CAT Squared began as a small software consultancy serving food manufacturers seeking better control of their production data.

Originally part of M-Tech Systems, a global leader in flock-management software, CAT Squared focused on building solutions for plant-floor operations while M-Tech concentrated on live-production management.

When the company became an independent entity, it retained the legal name M-Tech International but began doing business as CAT Squared. After relocating its headquarters to Arkansas, the team collaborated with C.A.T. (Cooling Applied Technologies)—a leading manufacturer of industrial chillers for poultry processors—to develop integrated software for processing and yield tracking.

Although CAT Squared and C.A.T. later pursued different paths, the partnership reinforced CAT Squared’s identity as a company uniting data and technology to improve food manufacturing performance.

In 2018, [CTB, Inc.](https://www.ctbinc.com/) (a [Berkshire Hathaway](https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/) company) acquired a majority interest in CAT Squared, positioning it alongside Meyn and Cabinplant to deliver fully integrated farm-to-fork solutions through the CYNERGY platform. 

Today, CAT Squared continues to build on this legacy—helping food processors worldwide improve efficiency, yield, and compliance through continuous improvement.

![CAT Squared sign with logo at headquarters building in Conway, Arkansas](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png)

##### Why the World's Leading Food Manufacturers

## Choose CAT Squared

#### Complete & integrated solution

Best-of-breed capabilities for the entire manufacturing process.

#### Industry experience

Over 25 years of industry process knowledge demonstrated through multiple successful implementations worldwide.

#### Industry-specific solutions

Many solutions offer generic functionality to fit multiple industries. CAT Squared's solutions are designed to meet the unique requirements of the meat industry.

#### Continuous improvement

Built on LEAN manufacturing principles, our solutions are designed to drive continuous improvement at every opportunity.

#### Measurable ROI

While competitor solutions offer soft ROI, CAT Squared has a proven track record of yielding real payback over a short period of time.

#### ERP integration

Our configurable integration tool offers seamless integration with most major ERP systems including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Infor M3, Sage, JDE, Oracle, and others.

#### Innovation

Through a commitment to innovation, CAT Squared ensures that our customers remain highly competitive in a quickly changing environment.

#### Reputation

Over 25 years, CAT Squared has earned the trust of many large and small players in the food industry.

##### Meet the CAT Squared

## Leadership Team

Our team combines industry veterans and technology innovators dedicated to advancing the food-processing industry. Each project is supported by specialists in software, hardware, implementation, training, and support, ensuring consistent success from first deployment through continuous improvement.

[![Vernon_Smith](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/vernon-smith?hsLang=en)

#### [Vernon Smith](https://www.catsquared.com/vernon-smith?hsLang=en)

##### CEO

Vernon's leadership has been instrumental in providing manufacturers with deep insights into their plant-floor processes and driving continuous improvement in their operations.

[**](mailto:vernon.smith@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernon-smith-b671787/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Donna-Henderson](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/donna-henderson?hsLang=en)

#### [Donna Henderson](https://www.catsquared.com/donna-henderson?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. Manager - Finance & Admin

Donna's diligent approach to project accounting, equipment procurement, materials management, and logistics oversight ensures seamless financial and operational functions within our company.

[**](mailto:donna.henderson@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-henderson-134766180/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Tyler_Carroll](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/tyler-carroll?hsLang=en)

#### [Tyler Carroll](https://www.catsquared.com/tyler-carroll?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. Manager - Projects

Tyler applies his decade of experience leading project implementations by teaching customers how to harness data to drive continuous improvement.

[**](mailto:tyler.carroll@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-carroll-ab1a4741/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Kathy_Barbeire](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/kathy-barbeire?hsLang=en)

#### [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/kathy-barbeire?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. Marketing Manager

Kathy is a seasoned professional with a strong track record in leveraging new technology, data analysis, and storytelling to drive organizational success.

[**](mailto:kathy.barbeire@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathybarbeire/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Jeremy_McKee](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/jeremy-mckee?hsLang=en)

#### [Jeremy McKee](https://www.catsquared.com/jeremy-mckee?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. R&D Manager

Jeremy applies his years of software engineering experience in leading our Research and Development Team and architecting our next-generation solutions.

[**](mailto:jeremy.mckee@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymckee/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Jack_Teague](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/jack-teague?hsLang=en)

#### [Jack Teague](https://www.catsquared.com/jack-teague?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. Technical Sales Manager

Jack applies technical knowledge gained from his plant-floor experience in leading our Technical Sales Team.

[**](mailto:jack.teague@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-teague-b0285070/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Karen_Lambert](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/karen-lambert?hsLang=en)

#### [Karen Lambert](https://www.catsquared.com/karen-lambert?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. Software Engineer

Karen applies her expertise in software design and development to contribute to CAT Squared's innovative solutions.

[**](mailto:karen.lambert@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cat-) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Mark_Bowden](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/mark-bowden?hsLang=en)

#### [Mark Bowden](https://www.catsquared.com/mark-bowden?hsLang=en)

##### R&D Manager

Mark oversees the design and development of the next generation of CAT Squared software tools, which incorporate the latest Microsoft technologies.

[**](mailto:mark.bowden@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bowden-1b017728/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Jeremiah_Moon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/jeremiah-moon?hsLang=en)

#### [Jeremiah Moon](https://www.catsquared.com/jeremiah-moon?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. Software Engineer

Jeremiah brings over two decades of software engineering experience to CAT Squared, where he focuses on inventory management solutions.

[**](mailto:jeremiah.moon@catsquared.%20com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-moon-22513112/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Rikki-Aidoo](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/rikki-aidoo?hsLang=en)

#### [Rikki Aidoo](https://www.catsquared.com/rikki-aidoo?hsLang=en)

##### Implementation Specialist, Food Safety & Quality

Rikki is a seasoned food safety and quality professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and operational excellence across multiple sectors of the food industry.

[**](mailto:Rikki.Aidoo@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikki-aidoo/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Cameron-Smith](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/cameron-smith?hsLang=en)

#### [Cameron Smith](https://www.catsquared.com/cameron-smith?hsLang=en)

##### Implementation Specialist

Before joining CAT Squared, Cameron spent three years as the systems manager for a poultry plant, leveraging CAT Squared software to streamline operations.

[**](mailto:cameron.smith@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cat-/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Tyler Baskerville](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/tyler-baskerville?hsLang=en)

#### [Tyler Baskerville](https://www.catsquared.com/tyler-baskerville?hsLang=en)

##### Business Analyst

Prior to joining CAT Squared, Tyler worked in the IT industry for 12 years, focused on data management and analytics.

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[![Jeannette Pantsi-Urdaneta](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/jeannette-pantsi-urdaneta?hsLang=en)

#### [Jeannette Pantsi-Urdaneta](https://www.catsquared.com/jeannette-pantsi-urdaneta?hsLang=en)

##### AR Coordinator/ Billing Specialist

Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, I approach each day with a commitment to giving my best.

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[![Aleisha Reynolds](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/aleisha-reynolds?hsLang=en)

#### [Aleisha Reynolds](https://www.catsquared.com/aleisha-reynolds?hsLang=en)

##### Technical Documentation Lead

Aleisha Reynolds has 20 years of technical writing experience, specializing in software UI documentation, training, and corporate communication.

[**](mailto:Aleisha.Reynolds@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cat-/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Joe-Wendell](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/joe-wendell?hsLang=en)

#### [Joe Wendell](https://www.catsquared.com/joe-wendell?hsLang=en)

##### Business Development Manager

Joe joined CAT Squared with more than a decade of experience in meat processing with Cargill and Smithfield Foods.

[**](mailto:jesse.fowler@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cat-/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Sheridan_Brewer](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/sheridan-brewer?hsLang=en)

#### [Sheridan Brewer](https://www.catsquared.com/sheridan-brewer?hsLang=en)

##### Project Manager

Sheridan applies his experience with digital tracking systems as a food safety supervisor with our project implementation team.

[**](mailto:joe.wendell@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-wendell-939a3b1/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Meredith-Mattingly](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/meredith-mattingly?hsLang=en)

#### [Meredith Mattingly](https://www.catsquared.com/meredith-mattingly?hsLang=en)

##### Software Developer

Meredith brings two decades of software development experience to our support team maintaining our applications.

[**](mailto:sheridan.brewer@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheridan-brewer-b07238131/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

## Meet the International Team

[![Arturo Nito](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/arturo-nito?hsLang=en)

#### [Arturo Nito](https://www.catsquared.com/arturo-nito?hsLang=en)

##### Sr. Manager - Latin America

Since 2005, Arturo has been implementing and supporting CAT Squared solutions for various food processing companies across the globe.

[**](mailto:arturo.nito@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cat-) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Hector Barron Valle](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/hector-valle?hsLang=en)

#### [Hector Barron Valle](https://www.catsquared.com/hector-valle?hsLang=en)

##### Implementation Specialist

Hector is a process automation specialist with over two decades of experience in the food industry.

[**](mailto:hector.valle@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-valle-5a55b7136/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Sinhue Baez](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/sinhue-baez?hsLang=en)

#### [Sinhue Baez](https://www.catsquared.com/sinhue-baez?hsLang=en)

##### Software Development Manager

Sinhue leads the design of our system integration tools used by customers around the world and oversees the support of our .NET applications.

[**](mailto:sinhue.baez@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinhue-baez-a25749b4/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Guillermo Milman](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/guillermo-milman?hsLang=en)

#### [Guillermo Milman](https://www.catsquared.com/guillermo-milman?hsLang=en)

##### Technical Sales - Ibero-America

Guillermo joined the CAT Squared family in 2022 as a member of the technical sales team covering South America and the Iberian Peninsula.

[**](mailto:guillermo.milman@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermomilman) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Eljon-Red](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/eljon-red?hsLang=en)

#### [Eljon Red](https://www.catsquared.com/eljon-red?hsLang=en)

##### Support Specialist - Thailand

Eljon joined the CAT Squared team in 2024 with 17 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in business system analysis and the implementation of ERP applications such as SAP and JD Edwards.

[**](mailto:eljon.red@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cat-) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Barbaros Ulker](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/barbaros-ulker?hsLang=en)

#### [Barbaros Ulker](https://www.catsquared.com/barbaros-ulker?hsLang=en)

##### Sr Project Manager - Middle East & APAC

Barbaros brings with him more than 30 years of experience working with one of the largest poultry and beef producers in Turkey as a technical manager.

[**](mailto:barbaros.ulker@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaros-ulker-17385143/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/brbrslkr) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

[![Damian Clegg](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/507386/hubfs/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-800x500.png?width=600&height=300&name=lazy-img-800x500.png) ](https://www.catsquared.com/damian-clegg?hsLang=en)

#### [Damian Clegg](https://www.catsquared.com/damian-clegg?hsLang=en)

##### Manager, Customer Services - UK and Europe

Damian joined CAT Squared in 2019 bringing with him nearly two decades of experience in the food industry managing manufacturing supply chains.

[**](mailto:damian.clegg@catsquared.com) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-clegg-479061127/) [**](https://www.facebook.com/CATsquaredinc) [**](https://twitter.com/CAT2Software) [**](https://www.youtube.com/c/CatSquaredConway)

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