N.A.L. COMPANY® - Key Persons
As a kid, Andy would visit his family's paperboard company, don a hardhat and learn in awe about the giant machines and how they worked. At age 10, he started earning money at the factory by sweeping floors. Through the years, he worked his way up through the ranks, finally arriving at Vice President/General Manager, by learning various aspects of the company. "You have to know how to run the machines before you can run the plant," his dad would tell him. So Andy did just that. He learned how everything in the factory worked, came to manage machines and processes, and then the company and team. "N.A.L. has been a training aid for me my entire personal and professional life," Andy said.
Andy attended the University of Dayton and graduated with degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering, and minor concentrations in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. He came to work for N.A.L. initially because of its strong family principle. He quickly grew to foster a deeper love for the company after seeing the high standards to which the team holds itself. The product flexibility and the indispensable value N.A.L. brings to its community and customers has truly driven N.A.L. to new heights. At N.A.L., every customer gets the peace of mind that comes with customer appreciation, impeccable communication, and high-quality products. Above all, Andy's favorite aspect about N.A.L. is the fact that he and his team will always have the freedom to think forward-to always carry out visions and improvements. "I love the relentless work ethics of everyone at this company," he said. "I want to make everyone aware of how dedicated, involved, and hardworking our current employees are and how proud they are to be a part of the N.A.L. family. I love encouragement we receive to be innovative; building N.A.L. Company® into the future."
Outside of work, Andy enjoys sporting events, social events, and bourbon and wine tastings. He enjoys projects that are hands-on and has completed many renovations in both his home and friends' homes. After marrying in 2006, Andy and his beautiful wife Beth love to travel, especially to the US Virgins Islands. His dream vacation would be to charter a sailboat, cruise through the gorgeous, remote Caribbean while hopping island to island.
N.A.L.'s Production Director, John, works in specialty laminations and surface protections. His position encompasses organizing production runs, quality assurance, and shipping. John has been working with N.A.L. full time since 1997, starting with production line work, then moving on to machine operations, until eventually landing in his current position. Before he began his full time role, he worked at the company during summer breaks from school, learning the internal functions of the company on the production lines. John is inspired each workday to provide quality products, impeccable service, and to drive innovation to meet current and future needs of customers.
As our Manufacturing Engineer, Matt encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. He ensures all N.A.L. Company® machinery is operational, designs new products or machinery, and has implemented several new programs, procedures, and tools to be sure our factory is always running smoothly. Matt began working at N.A.L. Company, Inc. during the summer of 2002, and continued working part-time though college until he received his bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati. This work experience allowed him to learn how to operate the machinery at the plant, and granted him the ability to diagnose problems quickly and develop future machinery designs. After graduation, he moved into his current position. Matt's favorite part about working at N.A.L. Company, Inc. is being able to step back from a hard day's work and physically see what he has built and accomplished. He enjoys working with his fantastic, dedicated team who always comes to work prepared to offer support when needed.
A great outdoors lover, Matt can usually be found playing a round of golf or fishing on the lake. His dream vacation would include visiting as many golf courses in the U.S., including Pebble Beach in California many of the courses on the PGA tour. Matt and his wife both love to spend time on the weekends golfing, going to sporting events and relaxing with friends. Matt proposed to his wife at a Bengal's football game and was married in 2015. He also enjoys spending time with his son, and two Shepherd mix dogs, Mossy and Rocky in their Cincinnati home.
Mike has been a part of N.A.L. Company® from the beginning. He and his father began working on the company's machines in their home's garage, eventually moving to a small rental space in Anderson Township. As business began to grow, the family was able to purchase property in Mt. Orab, which is N.A.L. Company, Inc.'s headquarters to this day. Mike is incredibly proud of the fact that he has built a successful company with the help of his family. He harbors a deep admiration for his team, sharing; "N.A.L. Company, Inc. wouldn't be what it is today without the solid team base and work ethic of the people who work with us," he said. "We have a diverse group of individuals with varied thought and problem-solving approaches."
Mike has lived in Cincinnati his entire life, and his wife has as well. The pair raised two Cincinnati-loving children on the east side of town. Mike enjoys boating and dreams of making "The Great Loop" by water around the eastern United States. In his spare time, Mike can be found doing yard work around his home or having a bonfire on cool evenings with his family. Above all, Mike loves to spend time with his wonderful family.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operations Officer
- COO
Chief Operations Officer, Pat, oversees the journey of each product from start to finish. He is responsible for directing the operations of orders and materials through the plant and into the facility. Pat was attracted to his family's involvement at N.A.L. Company® while he was a student, and began working in the plant during summer breaks. As he neared graduation, the company had grown significantly and welcomed him a full-time role. Working with his family members is a joy because he knows he has team members that he can deeply trust and always depend on. Pat is exceedingly proud of how this company has offered professional opportunities to so many. Looking forward to the future of N.A.L. Company, Inc., Pat is most excited to see the company grow by employing 3 rd and 4 th generations of his family.
A passionate family man and Cincinnati native, Pat enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and granddaughter on the east side of the city. Cooking and trying different foods is enjoyed by their family as well as the tradition of taking turns hosting Sunday dinners for each other every week. He enjoyed traveling the world, his favorite trips include visits to Ireland, Italy, Alaska, and Hawaii. But, coming back home to Cincinnati, relaxing by his pool, appreciating the company of his family, or working on a project in his woodshop is his love.
Tom is our "gears guy," familiar with every nut, bolt, and wire at N.A.L. Company® He is the CTO & leading Plant Engineer, working to design most of our machines and executing the build process. Tom was first attracted to N.A.L. because of the opportunity to be able to work with his father, N.A.L.'s founder, and build a production facility that produces the best possible work for its customers. He also loved the fact that he could work closer to home and have plenty of time with his children. Now, he is inspired to come to work each day with the goal of constantly growing the company and find ways to work smarter and faster, rather than longer and harder.
Tim currently lives in Hillsboro, Ohio with his wife and two sons. He prefers to spend his time outdoors as much as possible, performing necessary up keeping duties on his ranch. In the past, Tim participated in equine show events, ran a breeding operation, and competed in team roping and calf roping events. Now, he enjoys to golf, fish, and work with the local VFW post. He enjoys about traveling the world and loves learning about different cultures and societies.