CASCADE GEOSYNTHETICS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Inside Sales Representative
Tony Kent, CPESC. 22+ year industry veteran, Tony started as the lowest of fabric monkeys, where he truly enjoyed climbing into trucks to hook up the shackles and pull the rolls out and delivering products all over the Rocky Mountain West. Before joining Cascade Geosynthetics, Tony gained industry experience with many companies like Geodynamics, Nilex, and Huesker USA. Tony joins Cascade's Salt Lake City office as our Technical Sales Representative, managing business development and sales. He received a BS in Business from Weber St. University and shortly after received his CPESC certification. Tony has spent many years developing his knowledge and understanding of geosynthetics. He knows how geosynthetics can affect a project's outcome and is eager to offer assistance and take on any project. In his free time, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids, training his German Wirehair pointers, and being in the outdoors hunting and fishing.
Job Titles:
- VP of Sales and Operations for ASP Enterprises
Don Thieman, CPESC. 28+ year industry veteran. Don doesn't live in the Pacific Northwest, though his wife might challenge that statement! The embodiment of Servant-Leader, Don brings steady, engaged counsel and support to our local team. We are grateful for both his business acumen and personal integrity, and kindness in leading and supporting our growing business.
Jimmy Johnson. Jimmy wears many hats for Cascade Geos and brings 6+ years of geosynthetic industry experience; Inside Sales, CDL Driver, Operations Facilitator, and Customer Service Representative. We are proud of Jimmy's service in the US Marine Corps and his status as the ultimate family man with 4 young sons to keep him on his toes.
Melissa Hurley, CPESC. 30+ year industry veteran in Geosynthetic Distribution in the Pacific Northwest. Melissa got her start in erosion control as a site inspector for a civil engineering firm in her hometown of Grand Rapids, MI. Called to the West by the lure of outdoor recreation, she quickly landed in a sales position at a geosynthetic distribution company in Portland. She soon learned that beyond silt fence and straw blankets, there was a wide world of products to discover, with clever and creative applications to use them in. Melissa's primary professional passion is as a Geosynthetic Evangelist. From homeowners at the Will Call counter, specifiers at agencies and consulting firms, contractors large and small, all the way to the halls of Congress; Melissa is happy to talk anyone's ear off about why EVERYONE should be using more geosynthetics.
Nick Lipari. Nick joins Cascade Geos in 2022 and rounds out our Dream Team. As Warehouse Manager, Nick's DreamTeam qualities include Hustle, Smarts and Attitude. A native of Northern Idaho, husband and father to a young son, Nick is a proud and grateful son of adopted parents.
Nick Perez. Perez's low-drama, can-do attitude makes him a valued member of our Operations Team. A proud husband and papa to two young children with an avid fishing habit, Nick has no trouble keeping busy outside of work.
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Operations Team
Scotty Eichorn. A newer member of our Operations Team, Scotty brings great energy with his inquisitive nature and quirky sense of humor. Filled with curiosity for geosynthetic applications and clever site solutions, we look forward to Scotty's growth in our company and industry. When not helping get the job done for Cascade Geos, you can find Scotty tearing up the dunes on his side-by-side with his friends and family.
Tony Kent, CPESC. 22+ year industry veteran, Tony started as the lowest of fabric monkeys, where he truly enjoyed climbing into trucks to hook up the shackles and pull the rolls out and delivering products all over the Rocky Mountain West. Before joining Cascade Geosynthetics, Tony gained industry experience with many companies like Geodynamics, Nilex, and Huesker USA. Tony joins Cascade's Salt Lake City office as our Technical Sales Representative, managing business development and sales. He received a BS in Business from Weber St. University and shortly after received his CPESC certification. Tony has spent many years developing his knowledge and understanding of geosynthetics. He knows how geosynthetics can affect a project's outcome and is eager to offer assistance and take on any project. In his free time, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids, training his German Wirehair pointers, and being in the outdoors hunting and fishing.
Travis Riehl, CESCL. 15+ year industry veteran in Geosynthetic Distribution in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and beyond. Travis is the embodiment of your can-do jobsite resource. Marine Veteran, CDL Driver, Site Solutions Expert, Wrench-Turner, LinkedIn Poster, Utility Contractor, Problem Solver, Dad of Grade-Schooler, etc. Travis is a native son of Oregon with deep connections to the region, while concurrently scoping out the whole planet as the sphere of his ambition. Count on Travis to answer the call of duty for all your jobsite needs, that's how he operates.