Dr. Arthur Zaltzman, President and CEO of Camas International, combines a strong academic background with extensive product development experience in the area of agricultural separation technology. Having received his Doctorate of Science from the Byelorussian Academy of Science in 1967, Dr. Zaltzman subsequently held research positions at such institutions as the Agricultural Research Organization of Israel, the University of Georgia, and Idaho State University. He is recognized internationally for his contributions to this field which are well documented by his work to date: 36 articles, 6 patents and 18 symposium presentations. He is the recipient of numerous research grants and his work has been highlighted by the national news media, such as Newsweek Magazine, and professional journals.

Dr. Zaltzman served as Executive Vice President of Sorting Technology, Inc. (STI), a manufacturer of potato cleaning equipment. STI is a licensee of certain patents developed by Dr. Zaltzman for the Agricultural Research Organization (Volcani Institute) of Israel. Dr. Zaltzman has broad international business experience and has developed business relationships in Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Canada, and Latin America. Under his leadership Camas International received a 1995 International Business Award for excellence in export from the State of Idaho. In making the selection the Awards Committee cited Camas as having "an impressive growth record and significant potential for future growth". This award was presented to Dr. Zaltzman at the World Trade Days on May 16th, 1995 by Governor Phil Batt. In 2000 Dr Zaltzman and Camas International received the prestigious National Tibbets Award for Breakthrough in Technology at Capitol Hills, Washington DC.

Dr. Zaltzman is a member of various engineering associations, including the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, and is further recognized in the World Biographical Guide of Scientists and Engineers and Who's Who in Science.