Vortex Companies Promotes Pete Dannenberg to Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Growth

Vortex Companies Welcomes Pete Dannenberg as Chief Revenue Officer

On June 24, 2025, Vortex Companies, a prominent name in trenchless water and sewer rehabilitation solutions, announced the well-deserved promotion of Pete Dannenberg to the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This strategic decision marks a pivotal moment for the company as they aim to expand their reach and influence in the industry. In his new capacity, Dannenberg will oversee growth initiatives that traverse all areas of Vortex's operations while contributing innovative solutions to further their corporate mission.

Dannenberg's journey with Vortex began in 2020 when he stepped in as the National Sales Manager for the company's Products division. His relentless drive and commitment to excellence quickly propelled him through the ranks, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Technologies. His experience spans over two decades in the trenchless industry, making him a seasoned professional with a proven record of fostering business growth and customer satisfaction globally.

Mike Vellano, CEO of Vortex Companies, expressed his confidence in Dannenberg, stating, "Vortex is built on opportunity. From day one, our mission has been to create growth—within the industry, for our partners, and most importantly, for our people. Promoting Pete to Chief Revenue Officer is a natural step as we continue to expand. His dedication, leadership, and proven performance make him the ideal person to lead our next phase of strategic development."

Dannenberg's hands-on approach began field-based as a technical trainer, building the foundation for a career deeply rooted in customer-focused leadership and innovative thinking. This background has positioned him well to foster meaningful relationships with clients, guiding them through often complex sales processes in the trenchless technology sector.

He has played a vital role in implementing advanced technologies at Vortex, contributing to solutions such as Schwalm robotics, UV-CIPP curing systems, and specialized CIPP curing monitoring tools. In his new position, he intends to align the company’s sales, marketing, and product strategies to efficiently satisfy the increasing demand for cost-effective trenchless infrastructure solutions.

"As I step into this role, I look forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities ahead at such a critical juncture for Vortex," remarked Dannenberg. "Our commitment to growth and customer success has never been stronger. I am eager to collaborate closely with our teams to broaden our industry reach."

Prior to his tenure at Vortex, Dannenberg held critical positions within various leading sewer technology firms, including roles as Regional Sales Manager and Lead Field Engineer. His early grounding in the field affords him a nuanced understanding of the expectations and challenges faced by contractors and municipalities.

About Vortex Companies

Having celebrated a decade in the industry, Vortex Companies stands as a global leader in trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions. The company offers cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive services for municipal, industrial, and commercial systems. With 29 operational locations worldwide, Vortex specializes in rehabilitating manholes, pipes, and structures. They also manufacture high-performance mortars, polymer coatings, resins, and CIPP liners, alongside the development and distribution of sewer robotics, UV technologies, and advanced drain cleaning tools. To learn more about their offerings, visit www.vortexcompanies.com.