Tanimura and Antle board appoints new CEO

Tanimura and Antle has appointed Scott Grabau as chief executive officer. Earlier this year, Rick Antle appointed Grabau as Tanimura and Antle’s president. A 16-year employee of the company, Grabau previously served as chief financial officer and as president of a number of the company’s other operations.

Grabau also led the company’s mergers and acquisitions and their corresponding integrations. He studied engineering at Cal Poly and obtained a business degree from Sonoma State University. He received his certified public accountant designation in 2000 while working at a national public accounting firm specializing in agriculture.

Grabau assumes the mantle of CEO after the recent death of Antle April 14 after a brief battle with cancer.

Along with Grabau’s appointment, the company announced that Gary Tanimura and Mike Antle, who have served on the board since its founding 35 years ago, are now chairman and vice chairman of the board, respectively. Keith Tanimura, who has also served on the board since its inception, will continue his service. Brian Antle, president of PlantTape, joins the board filling the vacancy of his father, Rick Antle.