Vortex Companies Announces Key Promotions to Fuel Continued Growth
The Vortex Companies announces the promotions of Chuck Parsons to senior vice president of strategy and operations, and Ryan Helmuth to regional vice president of its West Coast affiliate, Sancon Technologies. They also announced the promotion of Pete Dannenberg to chief revenue officer (CRO).
These promotions are designed to strengthen operations throughout the Vortex platform of businesses and fuel continued growth at the company.
Changes in the West
Parsons, who served as president at Sancon prior to being acquired by Vortex earlier this year, brings decades of industry experience. He also has a track record of excellence which he brings to his new corporate role.
“Chuck’s no-nonsense approach, combined with his ability to consistently deliver high-quality services in California’s highly competitive market, makes him an ideal fit for this position,” says Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies.
A 30-year veteran of Sancon Technologies, Parsons has been instrumental in establishing the company as a trusted leader in trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation. In his new role, Parsons will lead enterprise-level strategy. He will drive operational alignment, and strengthen cross-business collaboration across the Vortex platform. Additionally, he will be the strategic lead over CIPP Corp. Vortex’s CIPP lining installation network. Parsons will report directly to Ryan Graham, COO of the Vortex Companies.
Succeeding Parsons, Ryan Helmuth has been promoted to regional vice president of Sancon Technologies. With 15 years of service at Sancon, Helmuth brings deep field knowledge, strong market insight, and respected leadership. In his new role, he will oversee all day-to-day operations. He will also report to B.J. Kerstiens, senior vice president of Vortex Services. Helmuth will focus on operational excellence and supporting the continued expansion of Sancon. Sancon is a vital component of the Vortex Services platform.
“Chuck and Ryan are both exceptional leaders who have played pivotal roles in Sancon’s long-term success,” says Graham. “Their operational experience and dedication to our mission make them ideally suited to guide us into this next phase of growth.”
Vellano adds, “Chuck and Ryan have each made a lasting impact on Sancon’s success. Their promotions reflect our investment in leadership continuity, building a strong internal culture, and our goal to keep growing with the people who helped get us here.”
Dannenberg Continues to Rise
In this new role, Dannenberg will lead strategic growth initiatives across all Vortex business units. He will bring innovative solutions and focused leadership to further advance the company’s mission.
A seasoned trenchless industry professional, Dannenberg brings more than 20 years of experience. He has a strong track record of driving business growth and customer success globally. Since joining Vortex in 2020 as national sales manager for the Products Division, he has quickly risen through the ranks. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of technologies.
“Vortex is built on opportunity. From day one, our mission has been to create growth—within the industry, for our partners, and most importantly, for our people,” says Vellano. “Promoting Pete to chief revenue officer is a natural step as we continue to expand. His dedication, leadership, and proven performance make him the ideal person to lead our next phase of strategic development.”
Dannenberg’s hands-on experience began in the field as a technical trainer. It has evolved into a career defined by customer-focused leadership and innovation. He has played a pivotal role in building lasting client relationships. He has also guided customers through complex technical sales processes. His expertise spans advanced trenchless technologies, including Vortex’s Schwalm robotics. It also includes UV-CIPP curing systems, and CIPP curing monitoring tools.
His leadership will be instrumental in aligning the company’s sales, marketing, and product strategies. This will help meet the growing demand for efficient, cost-effective trenchless infrastructure solutions.
“I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead as I step into this role at a key moment for Vortex,” Dannenberg says. “Our commitment to growth and customer success has never been stronger. I look forward to working closely with our teams to expand our reach across the industry.”
SOURCE – Vortex Companies
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