Luke Pallante started his career with Essex Grain in 1978 as an Area Manager covering the North Jersey and New York Region.  

In 1981, he was transferred to Pennsylvania to start up a new industrial food division within their sister company, BTM Corporation.  In 1984, he was promoted to Director of Sales for both BTM Corp., and Essex Grain Products.

He was promoted to President of Essex Grain Products in 1998.

Luke is a graduate of Monmouth College, Long Branch, New Jersey, with a degree in business administration.

Luke enjoys golf, spending time with his family, and the Jersey Shore.