Frank Dupps, Jr.
President
The Dupps Company
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Frank Dupps, Jr. is fourth generation owner and President of The Dupps Company,
headquartered in Germantown, Ohio. Prior to becoming President, Frank was a Total
Quality Management administrator for Dupps, Regional Sales Manager and Director
of International Sales for all product lines. Frank holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Management from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition
to PEMA, he is a member of the National Renderers Association, International Fish
Meal/Fish Oil Organization and the European Fat Processors and Renderers Association.
He serves on the Board of Directors of Xavier University Williams College of Business
and Entrepreneurial Studies and The Principal's Advisory Board for Fenwick High
School and also is active in Junior Achievement. Frank and his wife Michelle have
two children and reside in Germantown, Ohio.
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Ralph Imholte
President & CEO
Bepex International LLC
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Ralph Imholte joined Strong-Scott Mfg. (a predecessor company to Bepex) in 1973
as a pilot plant technician. He was appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing
in 1992. In addition to working at Bepex he was product line sales manager for Buhler
and held the position of Vice President and General Manager of Hosokawa Micron Powder
Systems. In 2004, he led a group of six managers and an outside investor in the
purchase of the U.S. operations of Bepex and became President and CEO of Bepex International
LLC. Ralph has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota
and a JD from William Mitchell College of Law. He is admitted to the bar in Minnesota
and is a member of the Volunteer Lawyers Network in Minneapolis and the Minnesota
International Center.
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Ben Kice
Inside Sales Manager
Kice Industries
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Ben Kice is an Inside Sales Manager for Kice Industries, Inc.
where he has worked since 2003. He is actively involved in the Strategic Planning
Team, product development and introduction to market, Project Management, and customer
management for Kice Industries. Prior to his positions in the Sales Department, Ben
worked in the Kice Manufacturing facility while finishing his college degree. He
holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Emporia State University School of Business majoring
in Administration. In his spare time, he is an active member of the Phi Delta Theta
Alumni Association and serves on the Eastside Community Church volunteer group .
He and his wife Megan have two children.
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Birte Mathis
General Manager
Jacob Tubing, L.P.
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Bio not available
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Bill Mecke
President
KWS Manufacturing Company
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Bill Mecke is President and Owner of KWS Manufacturing Company, one of the
largest screw conveyor manufacturers in North America. He has over 20 years
of industry experience working directly with customers to solve their material
handling and processing needs. Bill earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a registered Professional
Engineer in the State of Texas.
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Mike Mullins
President
TEMA Systems, Inc.
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Bio not available
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Steve Ragan
President
Sly Inc.
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Steve Ragan is President of Sly Incorporated where he first started in 1996 in
the Aftermarket Department. After several years, Steve left Sly to pursue other
opportunities, but returned as President in 2007. During the time between working
at Sly, Steve worked at Key Bank in Cleveland, Ohio where he led strategic planning
and performance management initiatives for clients across the country.
Steve also served as a consultant and sales trainer where he coached many
organizations, helping them focus on profitable revenue growth and organization
effectiveness. He holds a Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration
in Organizational Management from Tiffin University and a Master's Degree in
Organization Development from Bowling Green State University. Steve serves on
the Board of Community Service Alliance and is involved with various activities
at his church and in his community. He and his wife Diana have two children.
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Doug Schieber
President
Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc.
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Doug Schieber is President of Carrier Vibrating Equipment in Louisville,
KY. Doug began his career at Carrier in 1993 as a Project Engineer and previously
held positions of Foundry Industry Sales Manager and Chemical Industry Sales Manager.
He directs both domestic and international sales and marketing efforts while taking
a leading role in business development and strategic planning issues. Before joining
Carrier, Doug held a Project Engineering position at Philip Morris USA. He has a
Bachelor of Science and Masters degree in Engineering from the University of Louisville.
Doug lives in LaGrange, Kentucky with his wife Julie and two children.
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Megan Thompson.
President
ACS Valves
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Megan Thompson is President and COO of ACS Valves, a division of Ancaster Conveying
Systems, a family-owned company, located in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada. She is responsible
for setting, and guiding the direction of the company's global operations, sales,
marketing, and product development initiatives, including: strategic planning, sales
channel management, customer communications, and administrative management. ACS
Valves designs, engineers, and manufactures rotary airlock valves for bulk material
handling and pneumatic conveying applications. Megan began her career at ACS Valves
in 1992. From that time, she rose through various sales responsibilities, including
technical sales and sales management, to become vice president of sales and marketing.
In 2010, Megan was appointed president and COO. She holds a degree in Business Administration
and Marketing from Sheridan Institute of Ontario.
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