ISO Poly Films' most important investment is in its people. The state-of-the-art equipment and advanced manufacturing facility are competitive advantages, but it is the people of ISO Poly Films that make the difference.
 Jon T. McClure
Founder and CEO
jon@isopoly.com
Jon McClure is the Founder and CEO of ISO Poly Films, Inc., and it his vision, leadership skills and keen business savvy that drives the company’s on-going success. Jon developed ISO from his commitment to build a company with a vibrant work environment and a steadfast focus on providing the film industry with high-quality customer service, quality, efficiency and integrity.
Jon’s experience in films and flexible packaging dates back to his high school years, and after graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1983, he began his professional at International Plastics. He was instrumental in leading several initiatives while at International Plastics, including implementing a sales and marketing plan and inventory program that led to the company growing almost three fold.
Jon was recognized as the Carolinas Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2001 and was presented with the South Carolina Ambassador for Economic Development in 2002 by the Governor of South Carolina. He was named to the Advisory Board of the Flexible Packaging Association in 2002 and has served on the Society of Plastics Industry Board of Directors.
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 Dale Brockman
President and COO
dbrockman@isopoly.com
Dale Brockman joined ISO Poly Films in 2005 as President, bringing more than 33 years of industry experience, strategic leadership capabilities and effective operations skills. He spent 22 years at Crown Zellerbach and during its acquisition by James River Corporation, and served in a variety of leadership positions, including Plant Manager and Film Department Supervisor for this leading producer of flexible packaging for bakery products and co-extrusion film products for the cookie/cracker/cereal industry. Dale also served as Executive Vice President and Senior Vice President/General Manager of the Key Customer Division for Pliant Corporation and as Senior Vice President of Operations and Senior Vice President/General Manager of the Plastics Group for Exopack, a major manufacturer of paper and plastic packaging for food, consumer and industrial products. |
 Don Tesner, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
dtesner@isopoly.com
Don Tesner, a certified public accountant, has over 15 years of experience in finance and operations and brings his leadership and proven experience in the manufacturing sector to lead ISO’s financial operations and capital raising initiatives as the company continues its aggressive expansion efforts. Preceding his position at ISO, Don served as the Vice President of Finance and Administration for ECP, Inc. (Easley Custom Plastics, Inc., formerly McKechnie Plastic Components). Don began his career with KPMG Peat Marwick in Greenville, SC where he managed a diverse portfolio of public and private companies in manufacturing and other industries. He also served as Controller for Wangner Systems Corp., a Greenville, SC-based paper machine clothing manufacturer. Don earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Furman University.
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 Russ Joseph
Vice President of Sales &
Marketing
russ@isopoly.com
With over 22 years in the polyolefin film industry, Russ Joseph possesses extensive experience servicing industrial film markets. Russ joined ISO in 1997 as one of its founding leaders and built a solid customer base for the company. Russ has helped grow ISO into a company that expects to produce over 40 million pounds in 2005, and he is now leading the company's growth strategy with key customer and national account responsibility. Prior to joining ISO Poly Films, Russ served as Senior Sales Representative for Industrial Poly Manufacturing, Inc. in New Jersey and has held other senior sales and marketing positions with several privately held firms in the industry. In addition, Russ has been a representative to independent manufacturers, enabling him to understand the needs of small, entrepreneurial companies.
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 Russell
P. Gehrke
Product Development Manager
rgehrke@isopoly.com
Russ Gehrke has over 26 years of
experience in flexible packaging
technology, spending 23 years in
flexible packaging Research &
Development with Pechiney Plastic
Packaging. He held various
management positions in packaging
product development and gained
significant experience and knowledge
in the application of process and
materials technology in various
food, specialty and medical
packaging applications. He holds
nine patents in flexible packaging
structure and package design. Russ,
along with Dr. Roger Kaas, formed
Gehrke, Kaas & Associates, LLP, a
consulting firm in the area of
packaging and plastic technology.
Russ earned his Bachelor of Science
degree in Chemical Engineering from
the University of Wisconsin.
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 Brandon
Barker
Technical Development Engineer
bbarker@isopoly.com
Brandon Barker has more than 10
years of experience in polymer
processes, primarily in blown film,
and applies his expertise to help
develop new film technology and
solutions for ISO Poly Films’
customers. Prior to joining ISO,
Brandon served as the Global
Applications Team Leader for Blown
Film at Milliken & Company, Milliken
Chemical and was an integral member
of several development projects
resulting in new applications and
multiple global patents. He also
worked as an Associate Engineer in
Package Design for Smith & Nephew
Orthopaedics in Memphis, TN.
Brandon served in the United States
Army as Communications Chief for six
years. He earned both his Masters
of Science and Bachelors of Science
degrees in Packaging Science from
Clemson University and is a member
of the Society of Plastics Engineers
and TAPPI.
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Tom Saxton
Director of Process Improvement
tom@isopoly.com
With more than 25 years of hands-on experience in the blown film industry, Tom Saxton is one of the founding leaders of ISO Poly Films. His depth of knowledge in manufacturing operations led to the design and development of ISO’s state-of-the-art facility and has earned him a reputation as one of the top managers in the film industry. Tom gained extensive experience in plant management at several major independent film companies. He served for nine years as plant manager with Essex Plastics, where he directed an operation with 32 blown film lines and 300 employees. As Director of Process Improvement for ISO, he is responsible for optimizing the production processes, improving production time and cost effectiveness and developing methods to conintuously improve ISO's products and services to exceed customers' expectations.
Roger L. Kaas
Product Development Manager
Roger Kaas has over 30 years of research and development experience in polymer materials, polymer processing and applications development for plastic materials. For over 20 years Dr. Kaas concentrated on the development of plastic packaging at Pechiney Plastic Packaging. While there, he developed a novel toothpaste tube manufacturing process and was part of the team that commercialized the first multilayer, high barrier, extrusion blow molded bottle in the United States. His last position at Pechiney was Director of Materials Development in the Flexible Packaging Division, where he was responsible for new polymer material applications in plastic packaging films. Dr. Kaas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and a Doctor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Upon completion of his Doctoral degree, he joined the General Motors polymers and high temperature resistant polymers. Dr. Kaas, along with Russ Gehrke, formed Gehrke, Kaas & Associates, LLP, a consulting firm in the area of packaging and plastic technology.
Andy Wallace
Controller/Human Resources
andy@isopoly.com
Andy Wallace brings to ISO Poly Films broad management experience and a wealth of business and financial knowledge. A 21-year employee of American Metric Corporation, Andy served in various positions at the company including Customer Service Representative, Parts Manager, and Operations and Administrative Manager. During a 10-year tenure as Executive Vice President of American Metric, Andy was responsible for $9 million in company growth, as well as all of the company’s financial functions. Andy also led the development of departmental budgets to control costs within American Metric. As Controller and Human Resources Manager for ISO, Andy oversees and manages the growing company’s financial operations including cash flow, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Valerie Anderson
Quality Manager
vanderson@isopoly.com
Valerie Anderson joined ISO Poly Films in 2006 as Quality Manager and oversees the quality assurance function for the company. Valerie has extensive experience in quality assurance, most recently as the Quality Assurance Manager at Michelin PAX-1 in Greenville, SC, where she was responsible for reviewing plant procedures and coordinating ISO 9001 activities. Prior to her work at Michelin, Valerie was with Celanese Chemicals for 23 years and served in many leadership capacities, including Quality Assurance Chemist. Valerie holds a Master's degree in Biochemistry from Atlanta University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Benedict College in Columbia, SC. She is a member of the American Society of Quality.
Matt Donovan
Traffic Manager
matt@isopoly.com
As the third employee hired by Jon McClure to help start ISO Poly Films, Matt brings 19 years of transportation experience to the company. Before becoming traffic manager for ISO in 1998, Matt served a 14-year tenure with Spartan Express as a dockworker and driver. Subsequent to Spartan Express, Matt worked for Southeastern Freight Lines.
C. Tracy Lyons
Market Development/Sales
tracy@isopoly.com
An 11-year veteran of polyolefin film sales, Tracy has concentrated on fractional gauge lamination films and specialty film markets throughout his career. Tracy spent 12 years in various management positions in the “Hook and Loop” Closure industry preceding his entry into the film business. Prior to joining ISO Poly Films, Tracy served as Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Atlantis Plastics and as Sales Representative for Mid South Extrusion where he handled the company’s national accounts.
Board Members
The Board of ISO Poly Films, Inc. is comprised of a group of individuals blending together expertise in areas of manufacturing, financing and business investments. Each member of the board is dedicated to helping ISO achieve its vision for success.
Jon T. McClure
Chairman, CEO, and Founder of ISO Poly Films, Inc.
Jon
McClure
is the Founder and CEO of ISO Poly Films, Inc., and
it his vision, leadership skills and keen business
savvy that drives the company's on-going success.
Jon developed ISO from his commitment to build a
company with a vibrant work environment and a
steadfast focus on providing the film industry with
high-quality customer service, quality, efficiency
and integrity. Prior to founding ISO, Jon served as
the General Manager of International Plastics from
1980-1997
Dale Brockman
President and COO of ISO Poly Films, Inc.
Dale Brockman
joined ISO Poly Films in 2005 as President, bringing
more than 33 years of industry experience, strategic
leadership capabilities and effective operations
skills. He spent 22 years at Crown Zellerbach and
during its acquisition by James River Corporation,
and served in a variety of leadership positions,
including Plant Manager and Film Department
Supervisor for this leading producer of flexible
packaging for bakery products and co-extrusion film
products for the cookie/cracker/cereal industry.
Dale also served as Executive Vice President and
Senior Vice President/General Manager of the Key
Customer Division for Pliant Corporation and as
Senior Vice President of Operations and Senior Vice
President/General Manager of the Plastics Group for
Exopack, a major manufacturer of paper and plastic
packaging for food, consumer and industrial
products.
Robert A. Dobson, III
President and Chairman, Dobson Ministries, Inc.
Mr. Dobson is a proven business leader and currently
serves on the Advisory Board of Azalea Capital, a
merchant banking firm providing strategic equity
capital to privately owned, middle-market firms in
the Southeast to facilitate management buyouts,
business recapitalizations, and growth plans.
He
is a former Tax Attorney, former Corporate Counsel
and Major Shareholder of Baby Superstore, Inc. prior
to its acquisition by Toys R' Us.
William B. Sturgis
Retired President of
Cryovac
William B. Sturgis has extensive experience
in all facets of business, having served as the
president of the Cryovac Division of W.R. Grace &
Co. where he was employed for 37 years.
His business leadership combined with his
knowledge of the plastics industry makes him and
exceptional advisor for ISO Poly Films.
Patrick A. Duncan
Managing Member, Azalea Capital
Mr. Duncan co-founded Azalea Capital, LLC in
1995 and has extensive middle market relationships
throughout the Southeast plus broad experience in
mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt
placements, corporate finance, marketing and
strategic planning. He is a frequent guest lecturer
for professional groups, as well as regional
colleges and universities and is actively involved
in all Azalea investment activities. Mr. Duncan
currently serves on the Board of Directors of ISO
Poly Films, Inc., Power Equipment Maintenance, Inc.,
Spartan Foods of America, Bumper2Bumper Media, Inc.,
Master Packaging, Inc., and The Sisk Foundation. He
serves on the Advisory Board of the
College of
Business
and Behavioral Science at
Clemson
University as well as
several civic and social organizations in the local
community.
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Jon McClure speaks with Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) during the groundbreaking ceremony for ISO's $25 million expansion announcement on June 13, 2005.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified
W. Edward Deming, modern day father of quality standards, states that
"...85 percent of all quality is built into the process." ISO Poly Films, Inc., uses state-of-the-art technology in every process - starting with all resins that are FDA approved. These resins are blended and fed by AEC HydReclaim blending systems.
Helpful Links
Below are links to business and industry associations you might find helpful:
Flexible Packaging Association
www.flexpack.org
American Plastics Council
www.plastics.org
Society of the Plastics Industry
www.plasticsindustry.org
Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators
www.aimcal.org
CMM Conference & Exposition
www.cmmshow.com
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