Genesis Leaders are Experts in RF Welding

Tom Ryder
President and CEO

As the president and chief executive officer at Genesis, Tom Ryder is responsible for achieving the company’s aggressive growth goals through expert corporate management and strategic planning. Under Mr. Ryder’s leadership, sales revenue has grown eight times over since 2002.

Throughout his 20-year career, Mr. Ryder has held a variety of leadership positions, including chief operating officer, as well as vice president of sales and marketing for Genesis. Prior to joining Genesis, he was the vice president of operations for a multi-million dollar vending company, where he helped to successfully position the company for acquisition. Before that, he served as the retail operations manager at Crossmark Inc., managing 46 full-time sales representatives supporting 2,600 stores. He has held the positions of division manager, director of information systems and district manager at Retail Support Force, and operations manager at Marketplace Promotions Inc. In addition, Mr. Ryder served as vice president and co-owner of Promotional Connection Inc. which he successfully positioned for acquisition. He also served as assistant director of marketing for Ulrich Research Services Inc.

Mr. Ryder holds a degree from Florida State College. He is a member of Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), Specialty Plastics Engineers (SPE) and the Fortville Chamber of Commerce.

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Alan Kovach
Controller

As Controller for Genesis Plastics Welding, Alan Kovach is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and human resources of the company, as well as managing the purchasing and inventory processes. With more than 25 years of financial and accounting experience, Mr. Kovach is well-versed in applying organizational development, leadership training and communications skills to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, enhance quality and strengthen financial results.

Prior to joining Genesis, he served as accounting manager for Remy International, a worldwide manufacturer servicing the automotive original equipment manufacturers and automotive aftermarket, with sales in excess of $1 billion in 2008.

Mr. Kovach is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelly School of Business and currently resides in Pendleton, Ind.

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Dale A. Wagner
Operations Manager

Dale Wagner brings 27 years of experience in radio frequency engineering applications to his role as operations manager at Genesis. He oversees all manufacturing and production operations to deliver the highest quality products and cost efficiencies. He is responsible for tool design and procurement, equipment analysis and installation, maintenance management, prototype development and documentation, product and cost analysis, process outline, and general contracting and building design.

While at Genesis, Mr. Wagner has steadily increased manufacturing capacity to support product growth through equipment acquisition and facilities management. His expertise in mechanical engineering and RF welding technology has been critical in the evaluation, purchase and installation of additional equipment and manufacturing space, resulting in highly diversified product offerings. In addition, Mr. Wagner oversaw the evaluation, purchase and construction of a clean room at Genesis headquarters to increase the company’s service capabilities for the medical industry.

Before joining Genesis, Mr. Wagner worked as chief operating officer at Parts Unlimited Inc. and as applications engineer at Nemeth Engineering Associates Inc. Mr. Wagner studied mechanical engineering at Indiana University. Together with his wife, Pam, he founded Wag’s Stray Animal Foundation Inc. Through the foundation, the Wagners rescue, rehabilitate, provide medical care, train and offer for adoption abandoned dogs and cats.

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Scott Hartman
Manager of Engineering and Quality

Scott Hartman brings nearly a decade of experience to his role as manager of engineering and quality for Genesis Plastics Welding. His areas of expertise include quality control, research and development, strategic planning and management. Mr. Hartman’s role within Genesis is to help drive the success of both engineering and quality by developing and refining production processes, allowing for the continued and consistent high-quality products and services that Genesis clients have come to expect.

Prior to joining Genesis, Mr. Hartman worked for Safis Solutions as a sales and marketing account manager, where he was responsible for driving the growth of the organization through the expansion of services with existing clients and the development of new opportunities with prospective clients. He also served as division manager and quality consultant for Pharmaceutical Calibrations and Instrumentation (PCI), where he worked with numerous clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries to implement and maintain quality systems and calibration management programs. Mr. Hartman has also worked as a research and development chemist and a quality control technician for L. Perrigo Company, where he supported all stages of pharmaceutical products from early phase development through release testing of finished products.

Mr. Hartman holds both a bachelor’s degree in biology and associates degree in chemical methods from Purdue University. He also attained his masters in business administration from Purdue University’s Krannert Executive Education Program.

He is actively involved in several professional organizations including serving as a chapter officer for the Midwest Chapter of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and as a steering committee member for the Indiana Biomedical Entrepreneur Network (IBEN). He is on the National Planning Committee and Indianapolis Chapter President of the Krannert Masters Alumni Group. Additional professional involvements: American Society for Quality, International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF), Life Sciences Project Management Group Indiana Chapter, Techpoint Indiana and INpact.

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Brandon Isles
Product Development Engineer

As Genesis’ product development engineer, Brandon Isles is responsible for designing and developing new products to meet growing customer demand. Experienced in product design, fabrication, testing and evaluation, Mr. Isles works closely with customers to bring new products to market that can be produced on a large scale.

From initial design specifications to market launch, Mr. Isles coordinates all phases of development in compliance with company policies, best practices and government regulations. He is experienced in designing and testing parts with CAD-based Finite Element Analysis (FEA), as well as using both manual and CNC-based production methods.

At Genesis, Mr. Isles has coordinated multiple development projects using radio frequency technology. He provides technical support to manufacturing, marketing and sales as needed, and coordinates activities with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of supplies and services. Previously, Mr. Isles worked as a testing technician at Indiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology from Indiana State University, and is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

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Mark Vermillion
Sales Manager

Mark Vermillion brings more than 25 years of experience to his role as sales manager for Genesis. His areas of expertise include new business development, relationship management and customer retention for all markets and industry sectors, including the medical device industry, military, energy and consumer goods.

Mr. Vermillion is a proven leader in the local product manufacturing and supply chain industries and brings a wealth of knowledge from his work in industrial distribution, automotive manufacturing and heavy equipment industries.

Prior to joining Genesis, Mr. Vermillion worked for Wurth Service Supply where he served as director of sales and customer development. He is a skilled presenter in the areas of sales and sales management, customer development and time management.

Mr. Vermillion holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He is past president of the Indiana Industrial Distribution Association and a member of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, National Plastics Association, Conexus Indiana and INpact.

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Donna Burns
Production Manager

Donna Burns, production manager at Genesis, supervises the utilization of material, human and mechanical resources to maximize quality, profitability and efficiency. Ms. Burns brings 20 years of management experience in union manufacturing environments and 15 years of machine operator experience to her role. She is responsible for maintaining quality standards and all aspects of production, including inventory and material order scheduling, production scheduling, staffing and shipping/receiving.

Ms. Burns’ accomplishments include the installation of a clean room, increased equipment uptime through effective scheduling and preventive maintenance programs, reduced labor requirements by instituting lean manufacturing methods, employee cross training, and regular productivity analysis. She also has implemented strategies to reduce scrap and rework through employee empowerment, resource allocation and effective root cause analysis.

Prior to joining the company, Ms. Burns held production and operations management positions at Rexnord Link-Belt Chain Division, Rolls-Royce and Oxford Automotive. Ms. Burns studied business administration at the Indiana College of Business. She also has completed coursework through APICS, an organization dedicated to building knowledge and skills in operations management professionals.

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Jennifer Lear
Customer Service, Inside Sales

Jennifer Lear brings strong client relations skills to her role as account and inside sales manager at Genesis. Serving as the primary liaison between the company and its customers and prospects, Ms. Lear provides a superior level of customer service that cultivates long-term relationships and results in high customer satisfaction. Additionally, Ms. Lear provides support for trade shows and other sales and marketing initiatives.

Ms. Lear brings to Genesis eight years of professional sales/management experience at notable firms such as Pella Windows, Chicago Title Insurance Company and Indiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc.

Ms. Lear currently is completing coursework for a bachelor’s degree in marketing at Indiana Wesleyan University. Previously, she studied public relations and creative writing at Ball State University. Ms. Lear participates in philanthropic work throughout the greater Indianapolis community through her church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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Dolores E. Davalos
Purchasing Manager

As purchasing manager, Dolores Davalos offers proactive leadership to Genesis’ strategic purchasing decisions. Responsible for finding the best products and materials at the lowest cost, Ms. Davalos negotiates and supervises supply contracts that support the company’s goals for continued growth and profitability, and offers cost-effective solutions for customers. Her duties include purchasing, supply chain management, shipping and receiving, inventory management, policy conformance, vendor interactions, cost control and bookkeeping functions.

Prior to Genesis, Ms. Davalos worked in Quito, Ecuador, as a financial assistant at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), an accounting assistant at the United Nations Development Programme, and as a credit and collection assistant at global chemical company BASF. Ms. Davalos earned a bachelor’s degree in International Business at Equinoctial Technical University (UTE) in Quito, Ecuador.

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