Bell Aquaculture Names Norman McCowan Vice President of Operations

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2009-03-31 07:37:25 - Norman McCowan has been named Vice President of Operations for Bell Aquaculture, owner/operator of the nation’s largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) farm located in Albany, IN. Previously serving as Operations Manager for the company, McCowan brings more than 16 years of production management experience with manufacturing and assembly operations to Bell Aquaculture.

Redkey, IN, March 31, 2009 -- Norman McCowan has been named Vice President of Operations for Bell Aquaculture, owner/operator of the nation’s largest yellow perch (Perca flavescens) farm located in Albany, IN. The announcement is made by Michael Miller, President & Chief Operations Officer, who says McCowan has worked tirelessly in the start-up phase of the company and is much deserving of this promotion.

“Norman’s knowledge of the business of aquaculture and yellow perch is simply unparalleled,” Miller says. “We are very fortunate to have Norman on our management team at Bell Aquaculture. He previously served as Operations Manager for our company.”

McCowan brings more than 16 years of production management experience with manufacturing and assembly operations to Bell Aquaculture. He has extensive training in problem solving and continuous improvement processes. As a former pet store owner, vice president of Enchanted Koi and Water Gardens and Koi hobbyist for the past 15 years, McCowan has been involved in all aspects of raising, breeding and marketing fish. He continues to live his passion for fish through his responsibilities at Bell.  McCowan attended Ivy Tech State College and was graduated from Jay County High School in 1988.

Yellow perch is one of the most popular of all North American pan fish. It has a mild, sweet flavor with firm white flesh and low fat levels, making it a favorite in residential and commercial kitchens alike. In years past, yellow perch was the fish typically served at Friday night fish fries in the Great Lakes region.

Bell Aquaculture is committed to these four guiding principles in producing its fish:

1) Controlled environment

2) No toxins

3) Healthy growth

4) Gentle to the environment

About Bell Aquaculture

Bell Aquaculture, based in Redkey, IN, is a producer and processor of farm-raised fish for restaurants and consumer use. Initial production facilities, dedicated to yellow perch, are located in Albany, IN, and comprise the nation’s largest yellow perch farm. The corporate headquarters and fish processing facility are located in Redkey. More information about Bell Aquaculture is available at www.bellperch.com

Contacts:

Jodi Bertram, Realistic Marketing, 913-484-7361, jodi.bertram@bellaquaculture.com

Maggie Holben, Absolutely PR, 303-984-9801, maggie@absolutelypr.com