PREMIER OUTDOOR LIVING - Key Persons


Danielle Hess - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Danielle is the ‘Geisha of Gemba'. Her career included working in Audit for KPMG, then several years as Plant Financial Manager for Dial (Henkel Brands). Moving into Operations while at Dial, she managed the Laundry Care Business unit (which catapulted her into success as Laundry Care Manager in the Hess household). Joining Highwood in 2007 as the Operations Manager, she was promoted to Plant Manager, and then to COO. Responsibilities for POL include ensuring Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Operations support our current business and are working towards supporting future business. Education and Licenses: BS in Accounting from King's College CPA license Danielle's family includes husband, Steve, and three children, Brendan, Kaden, and Abby (all available to adopt at the right price). Most of her free time is spent with my family, but she enjoys sports, working out, travelling, and wine (mainly because most of her free time is spent with her family).

Ed Meyer - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Ed has over 20 years' experience in accounting and corporate finance with time in both public accounting and financial leadership roles for private equity backed manufacturing companies. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Hartford, Connecticut. In 2006, Mr. Meyer left public accounting and joined the Barnes Group. He left the Barnes Group via an M&A transaction in 2008. Ed spent the last 13 years in financial leadership roles of increasing responsibility. He spent six years as the CFO of the Spectrum Plastics Group and NPI Medical (after being carved out from the Spectrum Plastics Group.) He spent the last two years as the Corporate Controller for Westfall Technik Inc. Ed joined Premier Outdoor Living in July of 2021. Ed has extensive experience in creating and growing mature finance organizations to meet the needs of private equity portfolio companies. Education: BS in Accounting from the University of Connecticut CPA License Ed enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Katie, and three kids, Brianna, Dylan, and Riley. In his spare time, he is active in coaching Little League from Spring through the Fall and is an avid golfer.

John Quarmley - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
John is the ‘Chief Builder of Things and Generator of Ideas'. Having degrees in engineering and business, not only does he understand what can be done and why those things need to be cost justified, but he can also be a finalist on Jeopardy with his wealth of geeky knowledge. His career has included R&D Engineer for Raychem, where he learned much about what polymers can and cannot do, despite that experience, he has ruined a few extruders. From the lab, he moved to strategic consulting where he gave advice to materials and plastic companies on managing their businesses. In 2003, he founded Highwood USA and had to start taking his own advice and implementing his own recommendations. Now part of POL, John focuses on integrating new businesses and leveraging the strengths of the teams and product lines. Education: BS Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University MBA from Lehigh University John is married to Laura, the most patient and understanding woman in the world, and has two children, Megan, and David. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, gardening, and baking.

Justin Buchholz

Job Titles:
  • Director of Corporate Development
Justin spent most of his career doing both buy and sell-side M&A consulting; first at CBIZ and then at The Siegfried Group. He joined POL in 2022 as Director of Corporate Development and is responsible for leading the company's mergers & acquisitions efforts, financial planning & analysis, and the implementation of key strategic initiatives. Education: BS in Accounting and MBA from Philadelphia University CPA License Justin's family includes his wife, Gabrielle, and daughters, Gianna and Olivia. His interests include football, travelling, boating and wine (especially any combination of those with his family).

Rick Tomlinson - CIO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer
Rick brings over 30 years of IT and manufacturing experience to the POL organization. While keeping a solid eye on security and infrastructure, Rick is keenly focused on using IT as a strategic advantage by streamlining business processes and maximizing return on IT investments. Rick's experience runs the gamut from large corporations to mid-sized privately held businesses. Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Washington University, St. Louis M.S. in Technology Management from The University of Pennsylvania's Engineering School and Wharton School of Business Rick lives in Wyomissing Pennsylvania with his wife, Cindy, and son, Zach. As a hobbyist musician, he can sometimes be found behind a drum set at local wineries and breweries.