CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- John Bean Technologies Corporation (NYSE: JBT) today announced that Megan Rattigan has been named Controller for JBT Corporation, effective December 1, 2013.  As Controller, Ms. Rattigan will lead and manage JBT's financial accounting policies, controls and reporting requirements.<br /><br />Ms. Rattigan brings over 20 years of accounting, financial control and management experience.  She originally joined FMC Technologies, Inc. in 2002 as a consultant.  Since then, she has served in a variety of accounting, financial reporting, control and management roles within FMC Technologies, JBT's previous parent company, as well as with JBT Corporation.  Most recently she has served as the Chief Accounting Officer since November 2008.  Megan holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a certified public accountant and began her professional career in the Assurance practice of Ernst & Young LLP in 1992.<br /><br />Mr. Tom Giacomini, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, "As a key member of JBT's leadership team, Megan has been effectively working with JBT managers and operations globally during her tenure at JBT.  Her expertise in financial accounting and reporting is a real asset for the Company and I congratulate Megan on her expanded role." <br /><br />JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries. JBT Corporation designs, manufactures, tests and services technologically sophisticated systems and products for regional and multi-national industrial food processing customers through its JBT FoodTech segment and for domestic and international air transportation customers through its JBT AeroTech segment. JBT Corporation employs approximately 3,200 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations located in over 25 countries. For more information please visit www.jbtcorporation.com or www.jbtfoodtech.com.