Our Team
The Process Consultants team brings years of experience in food processing-we've spent decades developing deep industry expertise. We're committed to addressing genuine operational challenges through thoughtful engineering and practical innovation.
We've enabled companies to improve operations and achieve measurable results. What distinguishes us is our forward-thinking approach. We don't simply address immediate issues; we anticipate your future needs and develop solutions that perform today while preparing you for tomorrow. We prioritize both efficiency and sustainability in everything we do.
Antonio Lopez-Ortiz
Project Manager & CEO
Antonio Lopez-Ortiz, owner, lead engineer and project manager has held various managerial roles at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. before moving to the food processing industry in 1990. These companies range from Cadbury Schweppes (chocolate, gum and hard candy),
Mission Foods (tortillas), and Tomatek (tomatoes). Since 2006, Antonio has specialized in tree nut processing (pasteurizing, blanching, roasting, slicing, dicing, flouring, sorting, grading) and packaging projects for some of the world leaders in the tree nut industry.
Todd Reed, EIT
Project Manager
Since 1989, Todd Reed has worked in the food and beverage industry specializing in machine design, material flow, food processing and packaging. Past responsibilities include business development, project management, equipment layout, and optimizing process flow and plant utilities.
Current project responsibilities include food plant design, process flow, system automation, waste stream management, sustainability, and improving plant efficiencies.
Christopher Belmontez
Project Manager
Christopher has more than a decade of experience delivering innovative solutions across multiple process manufacturing and building engineering projects. With deep technical expertise in mechanical systems, structural systems, production-focused layouts, and custom detail design, he has contributed to a wide range of large-scale and specialized projects throughout California and the broader west coast. Christopher attended California State University, Fresno, and completed the Project Management program at UC Davis (Continuing and Professional Education), strengthening his ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary engineering efforts from concept through completion.
Michael Hunt
Junior Engineer
As a dedicated Junior Engineer with a background in mechanical engineering, Michael brings valuable hands-on experience in the food manufacturing industry, where he contributes to optimizing efficiency, troubleshooting efforts, and cross-functional collaboration. With a strong foundation in mechanical systems and a passion for improving production efficiency, Michael is committed to providing the necessary support to all team members. Michael attended California State University, Fresno, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2017.
Grant Lopez-Pentz
Senior Designer
Grant is a Senior Designer who started his career serving a tool maker apprenticeship in the auto industry and worked in that career for 15 years. Grant then transitioned in 2009 into a design project engineering role and worked for a general engineering firm who serviced offshore cable industries, paper mills and power plants. From there he moved into the food industry and joined Mettler Toledo Safeline as a senior designer designing X-Ray inspection machines for 6 years before joining Process Consultants.
Kyle Chavez
Drafter
Kyle is a motived CAD Drafter with a solid foundation for creating precise 2D and 3D technical drawings. Known for being adaptable and easy to work with, Kyle thrives in team settings where collaboration and receptiveness drive successful project outcomes. Kyle contributes meaningful work while continuously developing into a skilled and versatile drafting and design professional.
Contact Us
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solutions@processconsultants.org
Office
Located in California’s Central Valley.
1650 E Emerald Ave
Fresno CA 93720
United States
Phone
Reach us during business hours.
+1 (559) 999-8883