Lummus Ag Solutions Names Bill Antilla as President

Bill Antilla (Photo: Lummus Ag Solutions)

Bill Antilla joined Lummus Corporation as President of Lummus Ag Solutions, effective Oct. 28, 2024.

“We are excited to have Bill join the company,” says Phil Dilorio, Lummus Corporation Executive Chairman. “He brings a wealth of relevant industry experience that will position Lummus Ag Solutions well for the future. We are confident that he will reinforce our talented team to ensure our customers receive the high-quality, innovative products and service that they expect from Lummus Ag Solutions.”

A graduate of Carleton College and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Antilla has over 30 years of experience in both the agriculture industry and executive leadership roles, as well as a strong track record of driving growth and operational excellence.

He has held management and leadership positions in the oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining business units of Cargill. He also served as President & General Manager of CPM Crown, a global leader in oilseed processing technology and equipment with an extensive aftermarket parts and field service business. Most recently, Antilla was President of Threemile Canyon Farms, a large-scale farm and dairy operation in Oregon.

Looking forward to serving as Lummus Ag Solutions President, Antilla explains, “It all starts by building trust and credibility which allows us the opportunity to earn the right to become our customers’ trusted advisor and problem-solving partner.

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“By being committed to our customers’ success, we can build an organization that supports their growth and helps them accomplish their goals,” he adds. “We can only understand their goals by asking good questions and listening, and then bringing that voice back into the Lummus organization to drive improvement.”

With a legacy dating back to 1863, Lummus Ag Solutions is recognized as the world’s leading supplier of machinery and replacement parts for the cotton ginning industry. The company also provides design, installation, field and technical service support for customers in the U.S. and around the world, serving the cotton, oilseed, and synthetic fiber industries. The company is committed to the highest level of quality, innovation, and service, and markets its solutions in more than 100 countries.

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