Janicki Industries Names New Operations Chief for Montana
The appointment marks a key step in building the firm's $800 million, 180-acre manufacturing campus in Great Falls.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in People
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Janicki Industries has appointed former Air Force veteran Daniel Voorhies as the Senior Director of Operations for its developing manufacturing campus in Great Falls. The company is currently clearing land at the 180-acre AgriTech Park site to support an expansion of its production footprint.
Why it matters
The $800 million project represents a significant shift for the local labor market, with the company projecting an initial need for 200 staff members by late 2028. Managing this influx requires close coordination with local development partners to align infrastructure growth with operational timelines.
The planned 180-acre AgriTech Park campus represents an $800 million investment and will eventually provide 1.6 million square feet of production space. Operations begin with 200 employees, scaling to 1,000 jobs within five years and 2,000 total roles.
The players
Daniel Voorhies
A 25-year Air Force veteran appointed as the Senior Director of Operations for the new Great Falls campus.
Janicki Industries
A manufacturer of high-end composites and custom machinery with existing primary operations in Washington and Utah.
Great Falls Development Alliance
A local economic development group currently coordinating site integration and local business engagement for the new campus.
The details
Daniel Voorhies takes the lead on site development as crews move earth and construct foundational gravel roads. The expansion aims to replicate the company's manufacturing model currently in place in Washington and Utah. Janicki Industries is utilizing the Great Falls Development Alliance to integrate with the local business ecosystem as construction scales through the coming decade.
Timeline
July 2026: Janicki broke ground on the campus site.
End of 2028: First phase of the campus is expected to open.
Within 5 years: Company projects hiring more than 1,000 jobs.
Over next decade: Campus is planned to grow in phases.
Market Landscape
This project aligns with the industrial recruitment goals established by the Great Falls Development Alliance to diversify the city's manufacturing base. It marks a significant expansion phase for the company, following established footprints in Washington and Utah.
Local vendors and service providers should track hiring milestones as the company prepares to onboard 200 staff by 2028. Monitor updates through the Great Falls Development Alliance to identify new procurement and contracting opportunities tied to the $800 million construction phase.
The takeaway
The appointment of a new director signals a transition from initial groundbreaking to active facility development and personnel planning. Operators should monitor the project's hiring timeline and the company's engagement with local supply chain partners to gauge future demand for regional services.
What happens next
The company expects the first phase of the AgriTech Park campus to open by the end of 2028, which will serve as the next major hiring window.
Further reading
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More information
View project updates and future employment opportunities at the Janicki Montana campus and hiring information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRTV NEWS Great Falls.
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