HOUSTON POLY - Key Persons


Barry Ostrander - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Sales
Barry had almost ten years experience as a District and Area Manager before joining the HPB team. Now with an additional 24 years in the packaging industry, he is anxious to assist with poly requests. He graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing. Barry spends his free time at his three children's sporting events, usually as the coach.

Chris Jasperse

Job Titles:
  • Regional Sales Manager
Chris is a highly competitive person, stemming from his background in collegiate and professional football. Chris has a bachelor's degree in Sports Management & Marketing from Marshall University and loves working with people which prompted him to seek a career in sales. His attention to detail, big personality and ability to cultivate relationships has made him a great add to the HPB team. Chris resides in Winston-Salem, NC with his family and you can usually find him watching football, enjoying the outdoors or traveling.

Donnie Cochran

Job Titles:
  • Regional Sales Manager
Donnie has over 30 years experience in sales and management before joining HPB. He is a graduate of Sowela Technical Institute. He enjoys meeting new people and anxious to help customers with their packaging needs. Donnie enjoys time with his family and when he has any spare time enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing.

Mike Gallaway

Job Titles:
  • Regional Sales Manager
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Mike joined HPB in 2000. Although new to the packaging industry when hired, Mike is a veteran salesman, having worked ten years in sales prior to joining the team. His knowledge and experience with customer service, combined with a sharp eye on the customers' concerns, allows Mike to find the right solutions to your packaging needs. Mike is also a licensed pilot and an avid runner.

Wes Sumner

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
He is the first to return as a second generation employee, who at the age of 12 became fascinated with the family business. Wes has worked every aspect of HPB from shipping and receiving, to packing boxes, setting up the lab, outside sales, and other daily operations. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University and joined HPB full time in 1994. Wes and his wife spend their free time involved in their three children's school and sporting activities.