Leadership
Credentials
University of IowaMasters of Business Administration
University of Miami (Ohio)B.S. Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Michael K. Gorey
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Gorey joined Propex in April 2011 as President and Chief Executive Officer. He is a proven leader, most recently serving as President of Bridgestone, North American Consumer Tire Business. With more than 25 years experience in the automotive and building products industries, Gorey has the know-how to drive innovations and strategies that produce growth, profit and market leadership, even in volatile markets. Coupled with his executive leadership experience is a strong background in finance, accounting and marketing.
Credentials
Eastern Illinois UniversityMaster of Business Administration
Eastern Illinois UniversityB.S. Business and Accounting
CPA Certification
Daniel J. Zimmerlee
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Zimmerlee joined Propex in March 2010. He most recently served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Reynolds Consumer Products Corporation, a global $900 million manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label consumer foils, wraps and bags. Mr. Zimmerlee has broad experience as a chief financial officer in the manufacturing industry and with public and privately held companies.
Credentials
State University of New York at CortlandB.A.
Ralph T. Bruno
Executive Vice President Global Sales and Marketing
Mr. Bruno joined Propex in October 2009 as Executive Vice President of the Performance Technology/Building Products business unit, which encompasses sales and marketing, product management and development and the financial analysis support for the business. In January 2010, Mr. Bruno was promoted to Executive Vice President Global Sales & Marketing for the Furnishings, Geo Solutions, Concrete Solutions and Performance Technology/Building Products business units. Mr. Bruno brings over 20 years of sales, marketing and executive leadership experience in the plastics industry in roles with Trex® Company and AZEK® Building Products.
Credentials
Iowa State UniversityB.S. Chemical Engineering
University of Tennessee ChattanoogaMaster of Industrial Organizational Psychology
Randal D. Powell
Executive Vice President, Operations
Mr. Powell brings 25 years manufacturing experience to Propex in a variety of assignments that have allowed him to utilize his Engineering, Leadership and Strategic Planning background. His areas of expertise include operational management with large facility and multi-site responsibilities, complimented by a strong engineering, manufacturing and quality leadership background, dynamic and customer-oriented environments utilizing a focused, results-oriented leadership style and the ability to instill corporate and business vision into manufacturing operations.