David Peacock is the President of Hytrol Conveyor Company and a member of the Board of Directors. He began his career at Hytrol as the Executive Vice President in 2014 and assumed the Hytrol presidency in 2015. He has led the company to back-to-back record years while implementing strategies to move Hytrol into the future, and was appointed to the Board of Directors in mid-2018.
David has an extensive leadership background which prepared him for success at Hytrol, including serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1984 to 1996, departing with the rank of Captain. Before joining Hytrol, he spent 18 years in manufacturing management positions. He was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Kalmar RT Center in Cibolo, Texas. Prior to KRTC, Peacock spent six years as a Vice President for the military equipment division of JLG Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of work lifts. He brings extensive experience in lean manufacturing, product development, engineering and marketing. David Peacock holds a Bachelor’s Degree from The Citadel and a Master’s Degree from Webster University. He is married to Amye Peacock, who also served our country as a member of the United States Air Force retiring in 2010 after 22 years of service.