Channel Fish Processing, located in Braintree, MA, is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of our team with the addition of several key employees, including Alex Brodil as Vice President of Finance and Strategy, Aleksandrs Zujevs as Maintenance Manager, Ben Brennan as Controller, Betsi Selset as Director of National Accounts, Jessica Goodhue as Environmental Health and Safety Manager, and Willie Johnson as Quality Assurance Manager.
“This workforce expansion underscores our commitment to excellence in the seafood industry. Each new hire plays a pivotal role in advancing our strategic objective to provide the highest quality fresh and value-added seafood to our customers,” said Tom Zaffiro, President of Channel Fish Processing. “As we continue to grow our business as an American manufacturer, we remain committed to delivering high quality products while supporting our workforce with enhanced safety protocols.”
Meet the Team
Alex Brodil joins Channel Fish Processing as the Vice President of Finance & Strategy, bringing over 15 years of diverse experience in finance, sales, and strategic leadership. With a proven track record of managing international teams across Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Alex has been instrumental in driving growth and facilitating mergers & acquisitions. His expertise in building out operations and spearheading business expansion aligns perfectly with Channel Fish Processing’s continued development and growth plans.
Aleksandrs Zujevs joins Channel Fish Processing as a Maintenance Manager, bringing over 11 years of electrical and mechanical engineering experience with food industry companies and credentials in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. Aleksandrs will be performing critical functions in maintaining and optimizing Channel Fish Processing’s six production lines with a focus on limiting downtime and maximizing efficiency.
Benjamin (Ben) Brennan joins Channel Fish Processing as the Controller, with over 10 years of extensive accounting and finance experience. His career spans numerous industries, including manufacturing, healthcare and construction, where he has successfully managed financial operations across multiple locations. Ben’s expertise will play a key role in supporting financial growth and operational efficiency.
Betsi Selset joins Channel Fish Processing as the Director of National Accounts, bringing over 30 years of expertise in sales and account management. Her experience spans across12 years in the value-added seafood industry and 14 years working within the quick serve, fast casual, and convenience store segments. Betsi’s extensive background will be pivotal in driving growth and strengthening national partnerships.
Jessica Goodhue is the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager at Channel Fish Processing, bringing over 10 years of experience in environmental health and safety within both the fishing and maritime industries. Her expertise in maintaining safety standards and ensuring regulatory compliance will be vital to promoting a safe and sustainable working environment.
Willie Johnson is the Quality Assurance Manager at Channel Fish Processing. With 16 years of experience in the fish and food production industries, Willie has worked in various roles focused on production and quality. His expertise ensures that Channel Fish Processing continues to maintain the highest standards of quality and food safety in all our operations.
About Channel Fish Processing:
Channel Fish Processing (CFP) is a large-scale, family-owned seafood manufacturer of fresh and frozen seafood products. We purchase from local boats and auctions daily of predominately New England species: Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Perch, and source farmed Atlantic Salmon from around the globe. We deal directly with harvest vessels for H&G Alaskan Cod and Norwegian long-line Haddock. We cut and process fresh and previously frozen fish daily. We have the ability to skin pack for fresh retail displays, vacuum pack and freeze, and provide IQF bulk products for retail and food service.
We pride ourselves as a flexible supplier that provides superior customer service and product. With over 78 years of experience in fresh fish and value-added battered and breaded systems, we make it easy for customers to deliver excellent seafood. Fresh, frozen, value-added—we are your seafood source!
