Welcome to the PRI Plus team! Our team is comprised of amazing individuals, each with their own unique skills and talents. Whether it’s creating products, logistics, customer service, crunching numbers, designing, testing, or managing, these are the people who make PRI Plus successful. So let’s get to know them better! Click on each name below to discover what they do around here and a few fun facts about them. Nothing like getting down to the nitty gritty details! We guarantee you’ll be impressed with our passionate and hard-working team.
Ready? Let’s meet our amazing crew!
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Jason
President
Food:
Great Lakes Grinders, Buffalo Chicken
Music:
Tool, reggae, anything emotional
Planets:
Saturn, Planet Funk
Vacation:
Italy, Caribbean
with PRI Plus since 1995
With an unlimited well of knowledge when it comes to our products, Jason is our technical wizard. When searching for the appropriate face stock, adhesive and liner, Jason has the expertise and experience in advising the best product for an application. He is known to personally drive shipments across state lines on holiday break to ensure customers get their product.
Jason has a B.A. Marketing Degree from John Carroll University but is the first to admit that marketing isn’t his strong suit. He embraces the challenges that come with being the leader of PRI Plus and is the foundation of the open communication culture throughout the company.
Ben
Slitting Operator
Movies:
Van Wilder, Neighbors, Only the Brave
TV Shows:
Game of Thrones, The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
Books:
Harry Potter, The Demon of Brownsville Road
with PRI Plus since March 2022
Ben has picked up our processes very quickly and is proving to be an important member of our production team. In addition to PRI Plus, Ben serves as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT for Berlin Township Fire Department. He is a friendly person and always wears a smile.
Caren
Sales & Customer Support Specialist
Food:
Pizza, Lobster, Tacos
TV Shows:
OSU Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns
Music:
90’s hip hop, classic rock, Elvis
Vacation Spot:
Myrtle Beach
with PRI Plus since Oct 2006
Caren knows our products as well as anyone. She prides herself in her willingness to help customers and her PRI Plus teammates. Thanks to her background as a Certified Surgical Technologist, Caren is a master at keeping zen. Her 22 years in customer service might also help with that.
Caren loves working with our customers and finding the perfect product for their needs. She has developed many friendships through her time at PRI Plus.
Elizabeth
Customer Service / Sales
Hobbies:
Animal Rescue, Hiking
Animals:
All Animals, but Especially Cats
With PRI Plus since June 2021
Elizabeth is a strong team player that is always willing to lend a hand and communicate concerns. She is willing to go beyond the expectations from PRI Plus and our customers.
Before joining PRI Plus, Elizabeth spent 9 years as a bank teller. So, you’d be correct to guess that she’s quick to help people- unless there’s a furry friend that needs help first.
Elizabeth appreciates the welcoming environment at PRI Plus. “They truly care about their employees and customers.”
Hank “The Tank”
Pawject Manager
Hobbies:
walking downtown to make new friends
TV Show:
Bones, National Puppy Show
Snacks:
Duck, Sweet Potato, and BlueBerry Jerky Bites
with PRI Plus since June 2022
Hank is a consummate professional. He has proven to keep the team motivated and productive. His people skills make him an invaluable part of the PRI Plus team. His favorite part of working here is discovering all the new hiding spots for his treats.
Jay
Marketing Director
Hobbies:
Comic Books, Art
TV Shows:
The Walking Dead, Ted Lasso
Teams:
Buffalo Sabres, Chelsea F.C.
Movies:
Rocky, Avengers: Endgame, Good Will Hunting
Places:
San Diego, CA, Gifu, Japan
with PRI Plus since April 2022
Jay brings a lot of creativity and problem solving to the team. He studied Motion Pictures and Television- Directing at Academy of Art Univ before completing his B.S. Marketing Degree at Lake Superior State Univ. This gave him a rare blend of creative and technical marketing skills he uses to develop strategy and tell the brand’s story.
Jay loves being part of a team that is so friendly and inclusive. “Being autistic, I have difficulties being myself while still fitting in. PRI Plus is allowing me to open up more- which is paving the way for some of my best work.”
Justin
Slitting & Coating Operator
Artists:
Michael Jackson, Frank Ocean, Drake
TV Shows:
Lost, Game of Thrones, We Own This City
Teams:
LA Lakers, NE Patriots, Toronto Blue Jays
Movies:
Inception, Dark Knight, Zero Dark Thirty
Places:
Kauni, San Francisco, San Diego
with PRI Plus since March 2020
Justin is a very modest person that can’t admit how important his versatility is on the shop floor. He has the ability to succeed with whatever is asked of him. That should come as no surprise with his background coming in environmental remediation, surveying, and civil engineering.
Justin likes how fair and understanding PRI Plus is and our willingness to work with employees.
Justin
Slitting Operator
Hobbies:
his kids. What's free time?
Movies:
Caddy Shack, John Wick
Foods:
Meat, meat, and more meat. Steak and chicken
Music:
Country, Hip-Hop, mix in a little Rock
Vacation Spot:
Sister-in-Law's looking at the Hollywood sign
With PRI PLUS since July 2022
Justin is a very low-key, down-to-earth guy. His tranquil energy makes him a true professional to work with. Justin considers himself a bit of a black sheep, but we don’t see where that comes from- he fits in very well with our team. He takes pride in living within his means- one day he’ll be out in a legit race car, though.
Kathy
Accounting
with PRI Plus since June 2021
Kathy is our office organizational wizard. She also remains productive “in her own unique way.” Whatever that means, keep it up Kathy!
Prior to joining PRI Plus, Kathy worked in accounting for a centrifugal casting manufacturer and a car dealership. Now, she’s happy to be working with team-oriented individuals and for compassionate, understanding owners that strive to take care of their customers and employees.
Mark
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Movies:
Nightmare on Elm Street, Die Hard
Hobbies:
Woodworking crafts, Cars
Music:
Classic Rock, Opera
with PRI Plus since December 2021
Mark is great at getting rolls ready for the machine operators and he is awesome with making sure shipments are sent properly to the correct destination. Mark has a lot of experience working in warehouses before joining the team. Mark really enjoys the close relationships he builds here and always looks forward to the next company luncheon.
Mark
Slitting & Coating Operator
Hobbies:
Rock Concerts, Cruising in his Corvette
Movies:
Smokey and the Bandit
Animal:
Labrador Retriever
Places:
Family Vacations to Florida and Tennessee
with PRI Plus since February 2013
Mark prides himself in his excellent work ethics and great attendance. He also develops machine methodologies for our products. Before, PRI Plus, Mark worked in the automotive industry.
When asked what his favorite aspect of PRI Plus is, Mark said, “working with management that appreciates my efforts and skills.”
It’s not just your efforts and skills, Mark- we also appreciate you as a person!
Trish
Shipping Manager
TV Show:
General Hospital
with PRI Plus since May 2012
Trish is our shipping expert- excellent with building relationships with our freight providers. She’s always working towards getting the best rates for our customers. Trish has a lot of experience working with the public, with both face-to-face customer service and over the phone. Trish likes working for a family owned and operated business that appreciates their employees.