PORTER WARNER INDUSTRIES (PWI) - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Randy became Porter Warner Industries' Vice President of Sales & Marketing in 1990 and has been a shareholder of PWI since 1988. Randy became Marketing Director of PWI in 1986 after joining PWI as a Technical Sales Representative in 1976.
Randy has over 45 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Randy earned his B. A. degree in Public Relations from The University of Alabama in 1975.
Job Titles:
- Birmingham Operation Manager
- Birmingham Operations Manager
Bill joined Porter Warner Industries in 2008 as Birmingham Operation Manager. Bill is responsible for the Birmingham "manned" operation, as well as the Baton Rouge, LA and Virginia Beach, VA public warehouses. The Birmingham, AL operation covers foundries and surface preparation customers in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and Arkansas and surface preparation customers in Virginia. Bill covers direct accounts in Alabama and Mississippi.
Prior to PWI, Bill started and owned Specialty Foundry Products from 1999 to 2008 and started and owned Refractory Specialist, a refractory installation company from 2004 to 2008. Bill was employed by Premier Refractories from 1993 to 1999 as the Regional Sales Manager and V. P. of Sales. Bill was Technical Director for Specialty Systems from 1990 to 1993. From 1986 to 1990, Bill was employed by Mueller Chattanooga, where he was the Core Room Supervisor and General Foreman. Bill was employed by Eureka Foundry from 1973 to 1986, where he managed the wet lab and was afforded the opportunity to work and learn all facets of green sand, no bake, cupola, channel, and coreless furnace operations.
Bill has over 47 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Bill attended MTSU from 1974-76 where he majored in Biology. Bill earned his B. S. degree in Geology from University of Tennessee Chattanooga in 1981 with a minor in Biology.
Job Titles:
- a Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
Billy joined Porter Warner Industries as a Technical Sales Representative in 2014. His area of coverage is Alabama, Arkansas and Western Georgia.
Prior to PWI, Billy was employed by Mueller Co., Chattanooga, TN from 2005 to 2013. Billy was the Manufacturing Superintendent and Foundry General Foreman. Billy was employed by U.S. Pipe & Foundry., Chattanooga, TN from 1983 to 2005. Positions held were Superintendent, General Foreman Production Control & Shipping, Supervisor Shipping, Valve Assembly Supervisor and hourly employee.
Billy has over 38 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Billy served in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1983.
Billy earned his A.S. degree in Industrial Management from Chattanooga State in 1995 and his B.S. degree in Organizational Management from Covenant College in 1997.
Job Titles:
- in 2012 As Southwest Operation Manager
- Southwest Operations Manager
Brett joined Porter Warner Industries in 2012 as Southwest Operation Manager. Brett is responsible for the Arlington, TX "manned" operation, as well as the Tulsa, OK and Houston, TX public warehouses. The Southwest Operation covers foundry customers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Western Louisiana, and Southern Arkansas. Brett covers direct accounts in Texas and Western Louisiana.
Prior to joining PWI, Brett was employed at East Jordan Iron Works from 2001 to 2012 serving as Facility Manager and Manufacturing Manager. Brett previously was employed at Wheland Foundry from 1999 to 2001 as Director of Melt Operations and Senior Buyer. Brett was employed at Dalton Foundries from 1992 to 1999 as Melting Manager, Senior Project Metallurgist and Chief Metallurgist. Brett began his career with Grede Foundries, serving as Quality Assurance Manager and Shell Mold Foreman from 1988 to 1992.
Brett has over 33 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Brett earned his B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1988 and his M.B.A degree from Indiana University in 1996.
Job Titles:
- Industries' Office Manager
- PWI in 2002 As a Customer Service Representative
- Richburg Office Manager
Connie became Porter Warner Industries' Office Manager of the Richburg, SC location in 2020. Connie joined PWI in 2002 as a Customer Service Representative.
Prior to PWI, Connie was employed with Wal-Mart as lead customer service manager from 1989 to 2002.
Connie graduated York Technical College in 2014 with an Associate's Degree in Business Management.
Job Titles:
- a Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
Courtney joined Porter Warner Industries as a Technical Sales Representative in 2018. His area of coverage is Oklahoma, Kansas, and Northern Texas.
Courtney served as the Foundry Manager for SP Foundry/Jencast from 2013 - 2018. Prior to that, Courtney was the Foundry Manager for Tonkawa Foundry from 2010 - 2013. He was a Molding Supervisor for Grede-Wichita from 2008 - 2010 after being a Molding Supervisor at ACME Foundry from 2005 - 2008.
Courtney has over 16 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Courtney received his Plant and Soil Science degree from Southern Illinois University in 2004.
Job Titles:
- Industries' Vice President of Finance & Administration
- Vice President of Finance & Administration
David became Porter Warner Industries' Vice President of Finance & Administration in 1983 and has been a shareholder of PWI since 1988. David joined PWI in 1982 as Assistant to the President.
Prior to PWI, David was employed by Rockwell International in Chattanooga, TN as Plant Controller from 1980 to 1982 and financial analyst in Troy, MI from 1977 to 1979.
David has over 41 years of experience in the foundry industry.
David earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 1975 and his M.B.A. degree in Finance from The Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College in 1977.
Doug became President of Porter Warner Industries in 1977 and has been a shareholder of PWI since 1970. Doug became Vice President of PWI in 1965 after joining PWI in 1963 as Technical Sales Representative.
Job Titles:
- Technical Sales Representative
Duane joined Porter Warner Industries in 2009 as a Surface Preparation Technical Sales Representative for the Southeast U. S. and works out of our Birmingham, AL facility.
Prior to PWI, Duane was employed by The Sherwin Williams Company from 1984 to 2009. Starting as store manager in Talladega, AL in 1984 and was then promoted to the facility manager in Auburn, AL in 1994. Duane became sales rep in Birmingham in 1996. Duane was promoted to sales rep in Montgomery, AL in 1998 and was promoted to facility manager at the Birmingham Commercial location in 2001. In 2003, Duane opened the first full service Industrial facility in Birmingham, AL, and then was promoted to Industrial and Marine Rep in North Alabama in 2005 where he finished his career with Sherwin Williams Company.
Duane has over 37 years' experience in the coatings and surface preparation industry.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Payroll & Benefits Supervisor
Jana became Porter Warner Industries' Payroll & Benefits Supervisor in 2006. Jana joined PWI as a Customer Service Representative & Receptionist in 2002.
Prior to PWI, Jana was employed by Randstad as a Customer Service Representative for Maytag from 2001 to 2002. Jana was employed by Corporate Express as a Customer Service Representative/Inside Sales from 1996 to 2001. Jana also worked part-time as a Bookkeeper for J & J Plumbing Company from 1998 to 2000.
Phoenix Office/Warehouse Manager Jeaneen became Porter Warner Industries' Phoenix, AZ location Office/Warehouse Manager in 2002, where she is responsible for the Phoenix and El Paso warehouses. Prior to PWI, Jeaneen was employed by Quality Stamp & Seal, located in Glendale, AZ from 1985 to 2002. She was hired as a typesetter and engraver before being promoted to Manager and Vice President. Email: jeaneen.pwiaz@gmail.com Phone: 602-824-1550
Job Titles:
- Corporate Manufacturing Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
Jerry became the Manufacturing Manager for Porter Warner Industries in 2010. He is located in the Chattanooga facility. Jerry was Warehouse Manager for the PWI Birmingham facility from 1983 to 2010. He joined PWI in 1981 as a CDL truck driver at our Chattanooga facility.
Jerry has over 40 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Jim became Porter Warner Industries' Arlington, TX Office/Warehouse Manager responsible for the Arlington, Houston and Tulsa warehouse in 1989. Prior to that, Jim was PWI's Houston's Office/Warehouse Manager in 1982. Jim joined PWI in 1981 as a Technical Sales Representative in Houston, TX.
Prior to PWI, Jim was employed by Texas Steel in Fort Worth, TX from 1976 - 1979.
Jim has over 45 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Jim earned his B.S. degree in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University in 1980.
Job Titles:
- Richburg Warehouse Manager
Joe became the Porter Warner Industries' Richburg, SC Warehouse Manager in 1994. Joe joined PWI in 1993 as a CDL Driver.
Prior to PWI, Joe was employed by Springs Global from 1979 to 1992 as an electrical and mechanical maintenance mechanic.
Job Titles:
- Technical Sales Representative
John joined Porter Warner Industries as a Technical Sales Representative in 1998. His area of coverage is South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
Prior to PWI, John was employed by Ashland Chemical Company as a Sales Representative, Marketing Assistant, Technical Service Representative, and a Lab Technician from 1978 to 1998.
John has over 43 years of experience in the foundry industry.
John graduated from Ohio State University with a Business Administration degree in 1983.
Job Titles:
- Technical Sales Representative
Joe joined Porter Warner Industries as a Technical Sales Representative in 2015. His area of coverage is Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana.
Prior to joining PWI, Joe was with American Colloid Co from 2002 through 2015 as a Technical Service Representative and Product Manager. His employment at American Colloid came through the acquisition of a private company he and a business partner ran from 1990 through 2002. Joe worked for Ashland Chemical from 1981 to 1990 as a Technical Service Representative, Metallurgist, and Product Manager. Joe worked from 1978 to 1981 as a foundry metallurgist at Rockwell International in Atchison, KS and Florida Machine and Foundry.
Joe has over 45 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Joe earned a B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1978 from the University of Missouri - Rolla.
Job Titles:
- Customer Service Representative
Kelly joined Porter Warner Industries in 2019 as a Customer Service Representative in the Chattanooga location.
Prior to PWI, Kelly was employed from 2015 to 2018 by TPC Printing & Packaging as Assistant Controller and Human Resource Administrator. Kelly was employed from 1999 to 2015 by Creswell Richardson as Controller and I. T. Director. Kelly was employed from 1993 to 1999 by Chattanooga Tractor as Controller and Habitat from 1990 to 1993 as Bookkeeper.
Kelly earned a two-year accounting certificate from Chattanooga State in Chattanooga, TN.
Mandy Mabry joined Porter Warner Industries as the Controller in 2016.
Prior to PWI, Mandy was employed by Sherman & Reilly, Inc. from 1996 to 2015, where she was Accounts Receivable Administrator, Assistant Controller, and Controller.
Mandy earned her B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance in 2000 from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In 2005, she earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation from the Institute of Management Accountants.
Job Titles:
- in 1998 As a Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
Mark joined Porter Warner Industries in 1998 as a Technical Sales Representative in our Oakland, CA operation and moved to our Rancho Dominguez location in 2002 where he works today. Mark's area of coverage is California, Nevada and Northwestern Mexico.
Prior to PWI, Mark was employed as the Sales Manager of Alcast Foundry from 1997 to 1998.
From 1994 to 1997, Mark worked in sales with Pacific Steel. Mark had two stints in sales with Westlectric Castings from 1981 to 1984 and 1987 to 1994 and worked in sales and operations for Pacific Alloy Castings from 1985 to 1987. Mark started his career in sales with Dawson Steel from 1984 to 1985.
Mark has over 37 years of experience in the foundry and surface preparation industries.
Job Titles:
- in 2020 As a Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
Mike Williams joined Porter Warner Industries in 2020 as a Technical Sales Representative. Mike's area of coverage is Tennessee, North Alabama, and North Georgia.
Prior to his employment with PWI, Mike was employed by Delong Equipment Company from 2019 to 2020. Mike was employed by Midvale Industries as an Account Manager from 1999 to 2019 calling on foundry and surface preparation accounts. Mike was employed for Paschal Associate Sales and Finishing Associates from 1998 to 1999 as a Sales Representative. Mike started and operated Surface Technologies from 1992 to 1998 and was a Sales Representative of Brandt Industries from 1984 to 1992.
Mike has over 37 years of experience in the surface preparation and foundry industries.
Rancho Dominguez Office/Warehouse Manager
In 2018, Rachael became the Rancho Dominguez, CA Office/Warehouse Manager, responsible for the Rancho Dominguez, CA and Oakland, CA warehouses. Rachael joined PWI in 1995 as a Customer Service Representative for our Rancho Dominguez, CA location.
Prior to PWI, Rachael was employed by Pryor Giggey, Whittier, CA and CE Cast (CIPCO) from 1986 to 1995.
Rachael attended Cerritos College, CA in Business Communication/General Office.
Email: pwirancho@yahoo.com
Phone: 562-295-5113
Job Titles:
- Western Operations Manager
Randy became Porter Warner Industries' Western Operations Manager in 2018. Randy is responsible for the Phoenix and Rancho Dominguez "manned" operations as well as the El Paso and Oakland Public warehouses. The Phoenix operation covers foundries and surface preparation customers in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Northern Mexico. The Rancho Dominguez operation coverage area is Southern California, Nevada, and North Western Mexico. The El Paso operation coverage area is El Paso and Juarez, Mexico area. The Oakland operation coverage area is Northern California and Northwestern Nevada. Randy covers direct accounts in the Phoenix, AZ area.
Prior to PWI, Randy was employed by ASK Chemical from 1997 to 2018 as Technical Director, Technical Service Manager and Sr. Technical Representative. Randy was employed by Capitol Castings/Magotteaux as Production Superintendent from 1989 to 1997. He was employed by Southwest Flux as Operation Manager from 1987 to 1989. Randy was employed by Naval Base Foundry as Project Manager from 1986 to 1987. Randy started his career in the foundry industry by working at Atlas Foundry from 1979 to 1986.
Randy has over 42 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Accounts Payable Supervisor
Reba became Porter Warner Industries' Accounts Payable Supervisor in 1990. Reba joined PWI as an Accounts Payable Clerk in 1984.
Prior to PWI, Reba was employed by Holmes Property Service as a Property Clerk for six mortgage companies from 1982 to 1984. Reba was employed by Rockwell International as an Accounts Payable Clerk from 1976 to 1982.
Reba studied Principles of Accounting at Chattanooga State Technical Community College.
Job Titles:
- a Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
Bob served in the U.S. Navy as a Dental Technician aboard the USS Enterprise from 1968 to 1970, and as an oral surgery technician at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 1966 to 1968.
Bob joined Porter Warner Industries as a technical sales representative in 1993. Bob's area of coverage is the Los Angeles, CA area.
Shelly became Porter Warner Industries' Birmingham, AL Office/Warehouse Manager in 2010. Prior to that, Shelly worked in the PWI Birmingham office as a Customer Service Representative since 1999. Shelly joined PWI in 1992 as the Birmingham Receptionist.
Sherry became Porter Warner Industries' Credit Manager in 2017.
Prior to PWI, Sherry was employed by Heartland Micro Payments as Credit Manager from 2009 to 2017. Sherry was employed by Ben's Paint Supply as Credit Manager from 2000 to 2008. Sherry was employed by Lotus Development from 1988 to 2000 as an assistant to the Director of Technical Support and Credit Manager.
Sherry attended Eastern Wyoming College from 1978 to 1980.
Job Titles:
- a Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
Tom joined Porter Warner Industries as a Technical Sales Representative in 2005. His area of coverage is Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Northern Mexico.
Job Titles:
- Richburg Operations Manager
Trevor joined PWI as the Richburg, SC Operation Manager in 2020. The Richburg operation covers foundries and surface preparation customers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Eastern Georgia, and Virginia. Trevor covers direct accounts in South Carolina and Eastern Georgia.
Prior to PWI, Trevor was employed at FOSECO from 1990 to 2019, holding positions of Application Engineering Manager, Product Manager, Marketing Manager and Marketing and Technology Director - Ferrous Foundry. Trevor was employed at Haley Industries from 1984 to 1990 as a Foundry Methods Engineer.
Trevor has over 37 years of experience in the foundry industry.
Trevor earned his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from St. Lawrence College in 1984 and earned his Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Akron in 2014.