Joe Meier was appointed Chief Executive Officer in July 2018. He joined the Geater team in 2005 as Machining Manager, holding the position for a year before becoming the Plant Manager. He was promoted to the Vice President of Operations in 2011. He has spent 30 plus years in the field of manufacturing. Joe is a graduate of Upper Iowa University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business.
Joe is a member of Geater’s Advisory Board, Executive Leadership Team, and Senior Leadership Team. He is also a member of CIRAS, (Center for Industrial Research and Services) of Iowa State Extension’s advisory committee, has served on the Manufacturing Technology Advisory Board at the University of Northern Iowa, and sits on several other company boards.
He and his wife Nanci have two grown sons, Bryce and Jordan, and grandchildren, Graceyn and Oberon. Joe enjoys outdoor activities including golf, fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley.
