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Lance Matiste
Senior Regional Sales Manager-Great Lakes Region
Cell: (330) 518-3855
lance@firedex.com

Lance Matiste has been with Fire-Dex since 2000. As Senior Regional Sales Manager, he covers the Great Lakes area. He has a BS in Marketing from the University of Arizona and sales experience that dates back to 1988. With a background in both emergency response and uniform sales, Lance is well suited to understand the needs of fire departments. Lance is married with two sons.

Allen Rom
Senior Regional Sales Manager-Southeast Region
Cell: (330) 242-1923
allen@firedex.com

Allen Rom is Senior Regional Sales Manager for the T-20 territory, which encompasses the southeastern coastline. Allen joined Fire-Dex in 2000. Allen has held a variety of sales and management positions since graduating from Ashland College in 1985 with a BSBA. Allen is married and has a son Parker and daughter Amanda.

Bob Tharp
Regional Sales Manager-Western Region
Cell: (951) 751-1561
bob@firedex.com

Bob Tharp is the Fire-Dex Regional Manager for the Western United States, and is based in Murietta, California. Bob joined Fire-Dex in 2004, bringing over 20 years experience supporting customers in a variety of sales and management positions. Bob is married and has two grown daughters.

Bob Stuart
Regional Sales Manager-South Central Region
Cell: (713) 870-3709
bobstuart@firedex.com

Bob is the Regional Sales Manager for T40, which covers the southern United States, including Texas. Bob joined Fire-Dex in 2006, and is based in Spring, Texas. His background includes 11 years as a Senior Engineer for Picker International, and five years in publishing, managing the gulf coast area. Bob is married with one grown son.

Jeff Koledo
Regional Sales Manager-New England Region
Cell: (802) 380-0844
jeff@firedex.com

Jeff covers Fire-Dex’s T60 territory, New England and the Mid-Atlantic region. Jeff joined Fire-Dex in 2006, and lives in central Massachusetts. Jeff has a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance from Franklin Pierce College and prior to joining Fire-Dex worked for many years in specialty metals business.

George Savich
Regional Sales Manager-North Central Region
cell: (312) 376-6485
george@firedex.com

George Savich joined Fire-Dex as the Regional Sales Manager for T10, which covers the north central United States. He has a B.A. from Purdue University and brings with him 14 years of sales experience in industrial safety. He resides in Chicago with his wife.

Jack Miedema
Manufacturer's Representative - Canada
Office: (403) 620-5650
miedema@telusplanet.net

Jack Miedema is president of Pinnacle Marketing, and his associates represent Fire-Dex, Inc. throughout Canada. Miedema started Pinnacle in 1998, and together with his associates also represents Scott® Airpacks, Snap-Tite® hose, Elkhart® brass, Hale/Class1, and Federal Signal Emergency Products. Jack and his associates will cover the entire Canadian market, using existing associates in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Jack, joined Fire-Dex in 2004, and along with his wife and three children, resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Steve Bonamer
National Sales & Marketing Manager
Office: (330) 723.0000 x313
steve@firedex.com

Steve Bonamer joined Fire-Dex as the National Sales & Marketing Manager in 2005. Steve has a bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University and has worked in both sales & sales management since 1990. Steve is married and has 3 children: 2 girls and a boy.

John Franks
Regional Sales Manager Trainee
330-723-0000 x337
johnfranks@firedex.com

John Franks has joined Fire-Dex in June 2008 as the Regional Sales Manager Trainee. His background includes 18 years of outside sales in the consumer electronics industry and 7 year of vehicle safety equipment sales. John is married to Julie and resides in Canton with his two daughters Anna and Caroline.

Bill Burke
President
(330) 723-0000 ext. 310
bill@firedex.com

Bill Burke is the President of Fire-Dex, Inc. Bill has been with the company since 1984, became the VP of Sales and Marketing in 1989, and has been President since 1996. Bill has a BS in marketing from the University of Akron, and a Masters in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace College. His goal is to help all of our customers across the globe get the finest fire fighters apparel available He is married with two daughters.

John Karban
Director of Manufacturing
(330) 723-0000 ext. 315
john@firedex.com

John Karban joined Fire-Dex in 2003, bringing 15 years experience in managing manufacturing. He has a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics and Management from Hiram College. He is married with two children.

Paula Komm
Customer Service Representative
(330) 723-0000 x314
paula@firedex.com

Paula Komm joined Fire-Dex in 2000, and brings over thirty years of customer service experience. Paula oversees customer service responsibilities for most of the eastern United States, including T30, and T20. She and her family reside in Medina

Kate Walker
Customer Service Representative
330-723-0000 x332
kate@firedex.com

Kate Walker joined the customer service team in August of 2007. Her previous work experience took place in retail, law enforcement, and academia. A recent graduate from The Ohio State University, Walker’s main responsibilities include assisting the other customer service representatives and acting as the assistant for the Director of Manufacturing. She resides in Medina.

Dave Liana
Director of Finance
(330) 723-0000 ext. 311
dave@firedex.com

Dave Liana is Fire-Dex's Director of Finance. He has been with Fire-Dex since 1990, and has a BS in business administration from Cleveland State. If you have any credit or invoicing questions, Dave can help you get the answers you seek. He is married with three boys.

Dee Beard
Accounting
(330) 723-0000 x309
dee@firedex.com

Dee joined Fire-Dex in 2006 bringing with her office management and bookkeeping experience. Dee will use her education and 20 years of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll experience to serve Fire-Dex. She lives in Medina with her family.

Denise Bradley
Buyer
330.723.0000 x338
denise@firedex.com

Denise Bradley joined Fire-Dex in the position of Buyer in 2004. Her primary responsibility is the procurement of all materials used in production while following the company's lean manufacturing philosophy. In addition to her duties as Buyer, Denise is also responsible for coordinating company's testing for adherence to NFPA standards. Denise is married with one daughter.

Sara Tondra
Marketing
(330) 723-0000 ext. 329
sara@firedex.com

Sara Tondra has joined Marketing in 2007. She brings seven years of marketing experience with her. Her background includes product marketing and ecommerce. Sara is a graduate of Walsh University with a degree in Communications. She resides in Massillon with her husband.

Laura Mramer
Administrative Assistant
330-723-0000 x301
laura@firedex.com

Laura joined the Fire-Dex team in 2007 as the Administrative Assistant. She brings with her seven years of experience. In her previous position she acted as a office manager for a manufacturing facility. She resides in Brunswick.

Tricia Hock
Product Research & Development Consultant
330-723-0000
triciahock@roadrunner.com

Tricia Hock joined Fire-Dex in September 2004 in the area of Research and Development. She is responsible for Fire-Dex's new technology lab and initiating new projects involving state-of-the-art textiles and implementing new designs to the market. She is married with two sons.

Sam Watts
Consultant
Office: (450) 973.9555
swatts@videotron.ca

Sam Watts brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and senior management in marketing, business development and sales to Peak Performance. In the course of his career he has developed an understanding of the principles that are required to grow sales and profits. He communicates these principles with clarity and humor.