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  • Tony Severkovski
    Richard Andrus
    Mike Neisen
    Tommy Kedroutek
    Professional Plastics, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of four long-standing employees.
    headshot of Tony Severkovski
    Tony Severkovski was appointed national sales director – distribution at Professional Plastics. Taking on the role, he will strive to align company values, provide market and product strategies, measure distribution performance and manage inventory. With more than 20 years of experience, he is eager to bring his deep knowledge and expertise to the role. “I look forward to my new position and continuing my sales leadership and guidance, while increasing corporate sales and revenue,” said Severkovski.
    headshot of Richard Andrus
    Richard Andrus was promoted to business manager of the company’s Portland, OR location. Andrus will oversee daily branch operations and ensure efficient management of inventory, sales, and customer relations. He will also work to develop strategies that meet sales targets while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. Andrus brings 25 years of experience to his new management role, most recently as a top sales performer at the company. He looks forward to contributing to the company’s successful future in his new capacity.
    headshot of Mike Neisen
    Mike Neisen was named managing director of the Southern California region. Based in Fullerton, CA, he will work with customers, sales and purchasing teams to have the right materials at the right place to meet customer needs. He has been with the company for 20 years, with a track record of success in his various positions along the way. “California has always been a powerhouse for Professional Plastics,” said Neisen. “Our goal is to keep the momentum growing with energy, focus and understanding our customers.”
    headshot of Tommy Kedroutek
    Tommy Kedroutek is now the global business development manager – semiconductor & aircraft interiors at Professional Plastics. He has been with the company for 14 years, having held positions in outside sales and market development. He is excited to enter the new role, where he can apply his vast industry, market, materials and applications knowledge to identify new opportunities. He plans to work with the largest users of semiconductor and aircraft interior-related materials and turnkey fabricated parts globally to bring value and growth to the sectors.
  • Matt Gross
    JD Capel
    Jeff Norris
    Chandler Benson
    Frank Marcial
    Bailey Mrozek
    headshot of Matt Gross
    Professional Plastics, Inc. also expanded its corporate and sales teams by welcoming eight new employees.

    Matt Gross joined Professional Plastics as the managing director of engineering material sales & fabricated parts. Based in Jacksonville, FL, he brings 18 years of experience and will focus on growing the company’s national footprint by connecting key accounts across multiple regions and aligning branches through a coordinated market approach. “I’m excited to join Professional Plastics and help bring a more unified, strategic approach to the way we serve customers across North America,” said Gross.
    headshot of JD Capel
    headshot of Jeff Norris
    The company also welcomed two new market development managers to Gross’s team: JD Capel and Jeff Norris. Both come to Professional Plastics with extensive industry backgrounds and share the same goal of developing new business in engineering plastics. Capel said, “I hope to grow new and existing engineering plastic accounts and help the team around me grow and become more proficient in engineering plastics.” Capel will cover the Eastern region from his base in Tampa, FL and Norris will work from Portland, OR, and is responsible for the Western region. “I’m grateful at the chance to make new friends here while continuing to work with existing ones on the customer and supplier side,” said Norris.
    headshot of Chandler Benson
    Professional Plastics welcomed three new inside sales representatives to its team: Chandler Benson, Frank Marcial, Bailey Mrozek. Based in Dallas, TX, Benson will work closely with customers and manufacturers to provide solutions tailored to their projects. “I’m excited to be part of a company that values both performance and relationships. My focus is on building trust with customers, learning the business, and contributing to Professional Plastics’ continued growth across the region,” said Benson.
    headshot of Frank Marcial
    Marcial is based in Portland, OR, and will apply his six years of sales experience to focus on creating profitable sales growth while building lasting customer relationships. Marcial said, “I want to continue solving customer problems and adding value to the marketplace, in hopes of bringing more business to Professional Plastics.”
    headshot of Bailey Mrozek
    With 10 years of sales and industry experience, Mrozek will work from Atlanta, GA to identify new business opportunities and match customers with material solutions that drive their business forward. “My focus is delivering value, networking, expanding our market presence and being a go-to resource our customers can count on as they grow,” said Mrozek.
  • Christina Grajeda
    Stephanie Keller
    Professional Plastics, Inc. new hires continued.
    headshot of Christina Grajeda
    Christina Grajeda joined the company as a territory manager in Sacramento, CA. With more than 10 years of experience, she has held positions in the emulsion, automotive and software industries. In her role, she will drive and strengthen customer relationships, uncover new business opportunities, and craft effective sales strategies. “I’m excited to learn the performance plastics industry and support customers with innovative material solutions, while focusing on professional growth and driving new business,” said Grajeda.
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    The company’s Seattle, WA branch is now led by new business manager Stephanie Keller. Keller will manage branch activities and drive growth across diverse markets, including manufacturing, aerospace, marine and industrial sectors. She is excited to build key customer relationships, build high-performing teams, and help grow the branch. With over 20 years of experience, she brings an extensive knowledge of the region, markets, sales, fabrication and manufacturing within the performance plastics industry.
  • Jose Reyes
    headshot of Jose Reyes
    PBY Plastics, Inc. introduced a new hire.

    PBY Plastics, Inc. announced that Jose Reyes has joined the team as a process engineer.
    Reyes brings over 10 years of experience in leading engineering initiatives in manufacturing. From optimizing production lines to implementing digital systems, his focus is on modernizing processes and delivering measurable results.
  • Peter Daumeyer
    headshot of Peter Daumeyer
    CartierWilson LLC is pleased to recognize Peter Daumeyer for celebrating 12 years with the company. As territory manager for the Deep South, Daumeyer is known for his integrity, industry insight and steadfast commitment to supporting partners across the region. His trusted leadership and consistent presence have made a lasting impact on both colleagues and customers.

    Daumeyer is an active volunteer with IAPD, having served as chair of the Education Committee, as members of the PAC Board, Editorial and Government Relations Committees.
    Congratulations to Pete Daumeyer on his milestone anniversary!
front view of an Interstate Advanced Materials facility
Interstate Advanced Materials, the parent company of Interstate Plastics, announces the relocation of its Seattle Solution Center to a new facility effective October 13, 2025. The new location increases Interstate Advanced Materials Seattle’s operational capacity and supports faster response times for customers across Washington.

Interstate Advanced Materials Seattle’s relocation strengthens the company’s ability to serve regional industries, including industrial marine, food processing, agriculture, aerospace and manufacturing. Customers will have expanded access to high-performance plastic sheet, rod and tube, as well as a broad range of machining capabilities, including CNC machining, fabrication, cut-to-size services, custom parts and routing.

employees of Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. wear matching blue shirts and gather for an outdoor group picture in front of a celebration banner decorated with balloons in different shades of blue
Employees of Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. gathered to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.

Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc., based in Anaheim, CA, is marking a milestone 50 years of service in the performance plastics industry. Founded in 1975 to serve small and midsized machine shops with quality American-made plastics, the company has grown into a full-line distributor, earning ISO 9001:2015 certification and becoming a long-time member of IAPD since 1979.

To commemorate the anniversary, Industrial Plastic Supply hosted a celebration for its employees and industry friends.

IAPD congratulates Industrial Plastic Supply on this significant achievement and look forward to seeing how they build on this legacy in the years ahead.

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