Manager Customer Service

Strategic Analysis & Planning

Paul C. “Hoop” Roche

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An entrepreneurial CEO with extensive hands-on experience attained in leading a global multi-plant plastic molding business.SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSLifelong career in plastics processing operations leadershipProven ability to grow revenues while executing strategic planGrew Erie Plastics from $ 9mm revenues to $ 100mmResponsible for all facets of $100mm operationExperience in establishing high tech facilities in the US and Europe, including choreographing technology transferFinancial transactions, including leveraged buyout and bankruptcy proceedingsWell recognized industry spokesperson and activistPlanned and executed personal LBO of majority shareholders (1990)Military experience including naval warfare and peacetime dutiesStrategic expertise in manufacturing and plasticsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2009 – Present

Active in three businesses:Roche Management Group – Advisor to underperforming manufacturing businesses, strategic planning, operations improvements and advisor to senior managementNew Age Business Solutions – Regional M&A firm with emphasis on small manufacturing representing sellers and buyers.Advantage Puck Technologies – 50% owner of and advisor to the general manager of this business (not actively employed).2001 – 2008 Chairman – CEO Erie Plastics, Corry, PA

As Chief Executive, responsible for all facets of operation of $100 million injection molded plastic packaging operation with 2 domestic plants and one European facility. Responsible for overall corporate management, strategy, establishment of new facilities, financial structure, business development in growth with major Fortune 100 consumer product clients.Grew company to $ 100mm without acquisitionsEstablished Erie Plastics as one of few multi-plant family owned global operations in our industryEstablished blue chip customer list in plastic packaging ( P&G .Gillette, Kimberly Clark, Colgate, Nestle Waters, Coca-Ccola Foods, Alcoa Closures Division, etc) vs much larger competitors.1988 – 2001 President & CEO Erie Plastics, Corry, PA

Responsible of general management of company, including massive changes in market strategy, branding and rebuilding image and reputation of corporation and total change in ownership.Pioneered use of Innovative Product Design and Development our customersBuilt and transferred technology to three modern, state of art facilities In Westborough, MA / Szekesfehervar,Hungary / Corry.PA ( 465,000ft2) Established Erie Plastics as a Center of Excellence for “hands off / lites out” lean manufacturing practices1972 – 1988 Multiple Assignments Erie Plastics, Corry, PA

Responsible for a variety of positions including Customer Service, Production Manager, Vice President of Marketing, and Executive Vice President/General Manager. Responsible for recruiting and building staff in many areas during a time of very robust growth of Erie Plastics.Repositioned Erie Plastics as a specialist in high volume,low cost, thin wall packaging for Fortune 100 consumer product customers1967 – 1970 U. S. Coast Guard – Honolulu, Hawaii

As a commissioned officer responsible for “deck watches” aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Winnebago (Destroyer Escort), supervised underway and in port operations of ship for routine ocean station cruises as well as coastal barrier patrol in Viet Nam Squadron 3. Progressively promoted from Gunnery Officer to First Lieutenant, responsible for all deck operations/small boats, exterior surfaces of the ship and all things related to seamanship and finished tour as Communications Officer in charge of all classified publications. Frequently assigned “special duty” as a Public Relations officer for public tours, press releases, brochures and various media communicationsEDUCATION

1967 BBA - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

Business Organization & Management

1968 OCS - U.S.C.G. Officer Candidate School

Yorktown, VA

Commissioned Officer, U. S. Coast Guard,

1972 MBA – American University, Washington, D.C.

Finance

1996 Penn State University – Honorary Alumnus, State College, PASELECTED AWARDS / HONORS

1990 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

(Turnaround Category)

1991 Economic Development Corporation – Erie County

Outstanding Entrepreneur

1993 Society of Plastics Engineers – Man of the Year

1996 Penn State University – Honorary Alumnus

2000 Family Business of the Year – Pittsburgh Region

2005 K-Show – Opening press briefing on behalf of U. S. Plastics Industry / Society of the Plastics Industry (Düsseldorf, Germany)LEADERSHIP POSITIONSSociety of Plastics Engineers, Chairman Erie ChapterSociety of the Plastics Industry, China Trade Mission LeaderYoung Presidents’ Organization, Chairman Cleveland ChapterPenn State University, Chairman, Erie PA CampusCorry Memorial Hospital, Chairman,Corry, PASt Thomas Parish, Corry PA Parish and School Board PresidentNumerous Community Fund Drives, ChairmanNumerous for-profit board seatsSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIP POSSIBILITIESCorporate management / senior teamInterim management, including turnarounds, new acquisitions and “special assets”Advisor to private equity firms providing strategic expertise in plastics, packaging and manufacturingDevelopment of new markets / product linesOperations

Industry Relations Activist in trade organizations (SPI, etc.)Turnaround Coordinator – “Special Situations” Distressed plants/divisionsInternational Operations Global startups or acquisitions“Green” / Sustainable Environmental Initiatives “Green” credentials for manufacturersTrack and publicize annual source reduction initiatives

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