St. Paul, MN (September 9, 2025) – Earlier this year, Cassie Yanke rejoined Matsuura USA as Director of Operations, and her leadership has already made a strong impact. In this role, Yanke oversees purchasing, inventory control, logistics, and overall operations at Matsuura’s headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Yanke brings more than a decade of operational and financial leadership, including international logistics, ERP implementation, inventory management, and team development. During her previous tenure at Matsuura USA, she advanced from Accounting Assistant to Operations Manager, consistently improving efficiency and driving measurable results.
“Cassie’s impact at Matsuura has always been significant, and in the past six months she has already strengthened our operations,” said Billy Bogue, President of Matsuura USA. “She understands our company, our customers, and our distributor partners. Her experience and leadership continue to support the growth of our business nationwide.”
In her prior roles at Matsuura USA, Yanke developed corporate operations manuals, streamlined financial reporting processes, and led projects that improved logistics, customer service, and profitability. She also played a key role in ERP and mobile service software implementations that enhanced efficiency and customer support.
“I am grateful to be back at Matsuura USA in this capacity,” said Yanke. “My background in accounting has shaped the way I approach operations, with a focus on accuracy, cost efficiency, and measurable results. Over the past six months, I have been working closely with our teams to refine processes and strengthen operations so we continue to deliver the performance and reliability our customers expect.”
Yanke earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Minnesota School of Business in Blaine, Minnesota.
As Director of Operations, Yanke is focused on process optimization, cost efficiency, and operational excellence, while mentoring teams across purchasing, logistics, and inventory.
Matsuura USA continues to invest in its people, technology, and infrastructure to support its mission of providing precision machine tools and automation solutions to manufacturers across the United States.
About Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc.
Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Matsuura Machinery Corporation, Japan. Since its founding in 1935, Matsuura has been at the forefront of high-speed and high-precision CNC machine tool innovation, providing advanced 5-axis, vertical, horizontal, linear motor, and multi-tasking solutions to industries worldwide. Committed to excellence, Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. delivers unparalleled service, applications expertise, and technical field support, ensuring customers achieve optimal performance and productivity.