ARISE INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING - Key Persons
As Founder, Andy focuses on future growth opportunities and helps to perpetuate the company's culture.
Prior to starting Arise with his partner, Andy was with Tri-W Group as a Managing Director from December 2016 to January 2022. Tri-W Group is a private family investment firm based in Columbus, Ohio and continues to be an important partner alongside the Arise group.
Before joining Tri-W, Andy spent twenty years with Worthington Industries, a publicly held company based in Columbus, Ohio. While at Worthington, Andy had several leadership roles, including Sales Management, Vice President of Purchasing and eventually became the President of Worthington Cylinders, a $1.1 Billion global leader of pressure vessel and related products with 21 manufacturing locations in six countries with over 3,400 employees.
In addition to his various roles with Worthington, Andy was also a minority owner for six years with a private manufacturing company based in Michigan.
Doug brings 30+ years of financial management and leadership experience, primarily in manufacturing organizations.
After beginning his career as an auditor with KPMG for two years, Doug worked for Worthington Industries for 29 years, starting as a plant controller and then progressing through regional controller positions in Worthington's Cylinders and Steel business units.
Doug then served as VP and CFO of Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington and Armstrong World Industries, for 15 years. He oversaw all aspects of accounting and finance for a company with $450 million revenue and 450 employees across six U.S. manufacturing locations. Prior to the divestiture of the international business in 2018, WAVE also had five manufacturing locations in Asia and Europe.
Doug earned bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Religion from Oklahoma Baptist University. He and his wife have two children and reside in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Vice President of Human Resources
Melissa focuses on the optimization of human capital strategy in support of the overall organizational growth and bottom line.
Melissa has extensive experience leading HR in multiple industries, but her passion has always been in manufacturing. She joined Arise in March of 2022 and is looking forward to making a positive impact in overall people-centered operations.
Melissa also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for a large senior housing community and enjoys volunteering for their activities.
Melissa is a Senior Certified Human Resources Professional (SHRM - SCP, SPHR) and has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a master's of Business Administration.
When not busy with work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family boating, snowmobiling, motorcycling, traveling and gardening.
Shaun brings 20+ years of manufacturing leadership specializing in strategy, operations, sales and product development/innovation.
During his first 15 years, Shaun worked for Worthington Industries in various leadership roles spanning sales, operations and product development. He has extensive experience leading the integration and growth of multiple acquisitions.
Prior to joining Arise, Shaun was Vice President & General Manager for Greif, Inc. - a global industrial packaging leader. During his 5 years with Greif, Shaun led the North America steel drum business unit: a $600M business with 13 sites across Canada, United States and Mexico.
Shaun earned his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and has received executive leadership training from the University of Tennessee, Walt Disney Institute & United States Military Academy (West Point).
He and his wife have three children and reside in Columbus, OH
Tim joined the Arise team through the R&M Manufacturing Co. division where he led the sales efforts.
Zac's background includes sales, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain experience.