Cody Lawrence | Packaging Business Manager at Entec

Cody Lawrence is a Business Development and Product Manager at Entec Polymers. Cody graduated Clemson University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science. After graduating from Clemson, Cody started his plastics career in Dow’s Technical Service and Development Department where he quickly developed expertise in Polyethylene, extrusion, and application development. Within a few years Cody was managing development opportunities at one of Dow’s largest packaging accounts. In 2016, Cody moved to Entec Polymers to pursue a career on the commercial side of the plastics business. From 2016 to 2021, he moved from Sales, to Business development and finally landed in Product Management. Cody is currently responsible for Entec’s Business Development efforts in the Packaging Industry and holds responsibility for managing Dow’s Specialty line of polyolefins and high-pressure copolymer products.

Ed Hindy | Packaging Business Manager at Entec

Jim Johnson | Compounding Business Manager & Director of Commercial Plastics Technology at Entec

Jim is the Director of Commercial Plastics Technology for Entec Polymers, a position he has held for approximately the last 17 years. In this role he manages Entec’s Technology Group which consists of 10 degreed Plastics Engineers that provide technical support to Entec’s customers and sales reps. Jim is also responsible for Business Development in the Compounding Market where his efforts are focused on impact modification and compatibilization. Jim has 38 years-experience in Plastics Engineering, Material Science and Physical Metallurgy and has undergraduate degrees in Metallurgical Science from Macomb College and Manufacturing Engineering from Wayne State University and a graduate certificate in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts – Lowell.

In addition to his time at Entec, Jim has previously worked for Lati USA, BASF Plastic Materials, Allied Signal Automotive and Walker Wire & Steel. Over his career Jim has published several magazine articles and some of his microscopy work is used in the reference book Compositional and Failure Analysis of Polymers published in 2000.

Tim McGinnis | Medical Business Manager at Entec

Tim McGinnis is the Medical Business Manager at Entec Polymers, a division of Ravago and global leader in medical resin distribution. He began his medical career at Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon and Ethicon Endo-Surgery divisions as a clinical sales manager, working directly with surgeons and clinicians in the operating room before transitioning into market development roles at J&J. In 2006 he joined DSM as the Global Medical Sales and Marketing Manager, establishing DSM Biomedical, LLC and bringing a portfolio of high-value implant materials and technologies to the medical market. Prior to joining Entec in 2014, he was the North American medical market development manager at Celanese. Over the past 16 years Tim has developed a wide range of product and material expertise which he leverages with product development and engineering teams on appropriate medical material specification.

Eric Parrell | Automotive Business Manager at Entec

Eric is responsible for the North American Automotive Market for Ravago Americas and Entec Polymers. Primary responsibilities are business development with Auto OEM’s and Tier I’s, key account management and supplier development. Eric has been with Ravago Americas since 2004 and in this role since 2006. He is an Automotive plastics industry veteran, with more than 25 years of experience. Eric is based in metro Detroit.

Alex Lukshaitis | Automotive Business Manager at Entec

Alex is responsible for leading the development of Automotive Material development and applications in North America. He has a long history of working with all OEM’s and Tier molders to provide the best design solution for materials. He has been in the Automotive industry since 1991. Alex is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Jim Johnson | Compounding Business Manager & Director of Commercial Plastics Technology at Entec

Jim is the Director of Commercial Plastics Technology for Entec Polymers, a position he has held for approximately the last 17 years. In this role he manages Entec’s Technology Group which consists of 10 degreed Plastics Engineers that provide technical support to Entec’s customers and sales reps. Jim is also responsible for Business Development in the Compounding Market where his efforts are focused on impact modification and compatibilization. Jim has 38 years-experience in Plastics Engineering, Material Science and Physical Metallurgy and has undergraduate degrees in Metallurgical Science from Macomb College and Manufacturing Engineering from Wayne State University and a graduate certificate in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts – Lowell.

In addition to his time at Entec, Jim has previously worked for Lati USA, BASF Plastic Materials, Allied Signal Automotive and Walker Wire & Steel. Over his career Jim has published several magazine articles and some of his microscopy work is used in the reference book Compositional and Failure Analysis of Polymers published in 2000.

Mike Wall | Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at IHS Markit

Mike Wall serves as the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at IHS Markit. He brings over 25 years of financial analysis, forecasting, consulting and manufacturing experience to the firm, with a primary focus on assisting financial firms and manufacturers in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry, as well as in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends.

Mike has extensive experience working with both manufacturing and financial firms. With a knowledgebase established studying and covering the automotive industry as well as experience in financial analysis and banking, Mike is able to offer clients timely and relevant insight, thereby aiding their strategic planning or investment analysis processes. Moreover, he has a deep background in the area of vehicle forecasting and market trend analysis allowing him to assist clients in their assessment of near-term risks and planning scenarios.

Mike is quoted frequently in the media on a variety of automotive topics and has delivered presentations focusing on both macroeconomic and specific market outlooks to company executives and other interested groups, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Vienna, Austria.

Prior to joining IHS Markit, Mike was the Director of Forecasting at IRN, Inc. He has also held financial and analytical positions in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University. He later earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Alex Lukshaitis | Automotive Business Manager at Entec

Alex is responsible for leading the development of Automotive Material development and applications in North America. He has a long history of working with all OEM’s and Tier molders to provide the best design solution for materials. He has been in the Automotive industry since 1991. Alex is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Eric Parrell | Automotive Business Manager at Entec

Eric is responsible for the North American Automotive Market for Ravago Americas and Entec Polymers. Primary responsibilities are business development with Auto OEM’s and Tier I’s, key account management and supplier development. Eric has been with Ravago Americas since 2004 and in this role since 2006. He is an Automotive plastics industry veteran, with more than 25 years of experience. Eric is based in metro Detroit.

Tim McGinnis | Medical Business Manager at Entec

Tim McGinnis is the Medical Business Manager at Entec Polymers, a division of Ravago and global leader in medical resin distribution. He began his medical career at Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon and Ethicon Endo-Surgery divisions as a clinical sales manager, working directly with surgeons and clinicians in the operating room before transitioning into market development roles at J&J. In 2006 he joined DSM as the Global Medical Sales and Marketing Manager, establishing DSM Biomedical, LLC and bringing a portfolio of high-value implant materials and technologies to the medical market. Prior to joining Entec in 2014, he was the North American medical market development manager at Celanese. Over the past 16 years Tim has developed a wide range of product and material expertise which he leverages with product development and engineering teams on appropriate medical material specification.

Sean Williams | Vice President of Operations at Ravago

Sean Williams has been with the Ravago family of companies for nearly 25 years. His field of broad responsibilities within the organization have ranged from accounting, finance, information technology, and human resources. Sean is now the Vice President of Operations within Ravago. In the little spare time he finds, he enjoys spending time with his four children, coaching lacrosse, and taking care of their two Great Pyrenees.

Jay Pickett | Transportation Services Manager at Ravago

After relocating from his home state of Texas to Florida, he now resides in Orlando, FL and manages the logistics team for Ravago Americas. He has been with Ravago and the plastic industry for seven years and has been in logistics and supply chain management for nearly 20. When he finds free time, he spends it with his wife Elizabeth and their one year old Springer Doodle George, likely hiking through the Appalachian Mountains.

Mike Coots | Plastic Express

Mike Coots is the Associate Vice President of Sales and Marketing at one of the nation’s largest plastic and chemical warehousing partners, Plastic Express. Headquartered in the nation’s plastic hub, Houston, TX, Mike has been with Plastic Express for nearly a decade and has spent the majority of his professional career in the plastics industry.

Andrew Greer | FedEx

Andrew Greer is a Worldwide Account Manager for FedEx living in Gainesville, FL. In his 24 years with FedEx, he has held several roles in both sales and operations, giving him a unique perspective of the transportation industry. When he is not actively monitoring the activity within his customer’s supply chains, he is most likely actively monitoring the activity of three daughters ranging from kindergarten to college.

Matthew Johnson | Arrive Logistics

Matt Johnson joined Arrive Logistics back in 2016. He was born and raised in Canton, OH where he worked for a Direct Marketing firm. As a Business Development Manager at Arrive, I'm responsible for sales strategy, operations efficiency, and the overall development of my team. Matt currently resides in Austin, TX, where he and his team at Arrive manage some of the largest accounts in their organization.

Alex Barrett | Maritime Procurement & Capacity Manager at Ravago