Corporate Officers
Brett Walburn
President
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Brett Walburn
President
Brett joined dar-tech in 1991 as an instrument specialist. In 1993, he went to work for BYK-Gardner as a regional sales manager and was based in Texas and later North Carolina. Brett rejoined dar-tech in 1999, while continuing his role as regional sales manager for BYK-Gardner. Brett became the company's president in December 2012. His role within dar-tech is to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of service and support, that our principals have the most competent and connected sales team in the industries we serve, and that our team is excited about our business and equipped to handle the changes that the market presents.
Pete Marek
Vice President
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Pete Marek
Vice President
Pete joined dar-tech, inc. in March 1994 as a sales territory manager. He covers Northwestern Ohio. Pete graduated from Cleveland State University.
Thomas Kramer, CPA
CFO
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Thomas Kramer, CPA
CFO
Tom joined dar-tech, inc.. in March 1998. Previously, he was at Ken-Mac Metals and Improvement Catalog. He has a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of Toledo. Tom's areas of focus are consistently maintaining and improving key financial measurements, as well as overseeing and improving general business operations.
Tom Dressel
Vendor Manager
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Tom Dressel
Vendor Manager
Tommy joined dar-tech, inc.'s team in July 2011. With 20+ years of experience in the coatings industry and 16 of those in the sales of chemical raw materials. He covers the Akron/Canton area and Eastern Ohio. Tom is a member of the ACA, SPE, CCS, and ISCT.
Kyle Schenz
Sales Manager
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Kyle Schenz
Sales Manager
Kyle re-joined dar-tech in 2019 and had originally joined the team in 2015. He brings diverse knowledge and experience from a customer’s perspective from his previous work in purchasing in the coatings industry. His sales background includes powder coatings, direct minerals, and raw material distribution. Kyle is based in Columbus, Ohio, with a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and an M.B.A. from Franklin University.
Sales Representatives
Siobhan Myers
Sales Representative
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Siobhan Myers
Sales Representative
Siobhan began her career in Distribution while in college, working at a start-up company located in Haverford, PA, distributing waxes into several Industries. As that company grew, she was fortunate enough to learn all aspects of the business: Customer Service, Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, etc. Her next step was to a large regional distributor in Conshohocken, PA, serving the CASE and Plastics markets, acquiring more skills in Inside Sales, Business Analytics, Marketing, and raw material product knowledge along the way. She began with Dar-Tech in June of 2013 in a dual Marketing & Customer Service Management role and transitioned to Outside Sales in 2018. Her goal is to be a trusted resource and problem solver for her customers. Her territory is Northeast OH.
smyers@dar-techinc.com
800-228-7347 x119
Jason Ciesielski
Sales Representative
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Jason Ciesielski
Sales Representative
Jason started with dar-tech in 2014. He has been an outside sales representative for the past 8 years. He attended Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, where he received his B.A. degree. Jason represents New York and Pennsylvania.
jasonc@dar-techinc.com
800-228-7347 x232
Keith Garvin
Sales Representative
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Keith Garvin
Sales Representative
Keith comes to dar-tech from Reichhold Incorporated. He has a background in sales, systems engineering, and lab tech services. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a manufacturer's perspective and has previously worked with distribution. Keith's territory is Michigan and Northern Indiana.
Evan Marsters
Sales Representative
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Evan Marsters
Sales Representative
Evan started with dar-tech in 2023; a sales professional distinguished with varying industry experiences. He brings a customer-centric approach to the chemical industry by developing unique programs that deliver creative solutions. Evan is your contact for the Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska & Tennessee regions. He’s also an amateur gardener and bicycle rider in his free time.
EMarsters@dar-techinc.com
800-228-7347 x238
John Kruzel
Sales Representative
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John Kruzel
Sales Representative
John began his dar-tech career in June 2019. He came to us with more than 20 years of experience in sales management with success in new account sales, market development, and strong customer relationships. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, and covers accounts in the surrounding areas.
jkruzel@dar-techinc.com
800-228-7347 x234
Kyle Frank
Sales Representative
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Kyle Frank
Sales Representative
Kyle joined dar-tech in December 2021. He brings a diverse background within Application Engineering (R&D), Quality Assurance Engineering and Business Development for the various industries including Plastics, Coatings and Engineered Wood. He brings the knowledge and experience to best help clients come to a solution with the highest level of service and support. He is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and covers Kentucky, Southern Ohio, Southern Indiana and Southern West Virginia.
kfrank@dar-techinc.com
513-310-9925
Julie Pavlik
Sales Representative
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Julie Pavlik
Sales Representative
Julie was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and came to the U.S. for her MBA degree at the Ohio State University. She started her chemical sales career in the CASE(Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industry in 2015 and she joined Dar-Tech in July of 2022. She is passionate about learning the customers’ business and finding the best solutions for their unique needs. She is based in Columbus, OH and serves the central Ohio region.
jpavlik@dar-techinc.com
216-401-9254
Hunter Gibson
Sales Coordinator
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Hunter Gibson
Sales Coordinator
Hunter started her career at dar-tech in September of 2018. Since, she has gained and learned an extensive amount of knowledge about our customers, the industries we represent, and our supplier’s product offerings. This achievement has allowed her to move positions throughout the company, helping with the growth we have endured over the years. Hunter’s current role as sales coordinator allows dar-tech to have a better conduit between sales, operations, and customer service so we can better serve our customers. She is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University with a major in marketing and minor in business administration.
Susan Reyes
Inside Sales Manager
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Susan Reyes
Inside Sales Manager
Susan joined Dar-Tech April 2024. She started her career 30 years ago in customer service and over time has worked her way up through inside sales to Inside Sales Manager. She is passionate about creating a partnership with the customer and finding the best solution for their needs.
logistics
Ted Pawlak
Supply Chain Management
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Ted Pawlak
Supply Chain Management
Ted joined dar-tech, inc. in July 1998. He became the inside sales representative for instrumentation, and his role has grown to include purchasing, logistics, and warehouse operations.
Office Staff
Jackie Angelucci
Customer Service Manager
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Jackie Angelucci
Customer Service Manager
jangelucci@dar-techinc.com
800-228-7347
Marcia Karwowski
Customer Service Representative
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Marcia Karwowski
Customer Service Representative
Marcia joined dar-tech’s customer service team in April 2021, and she is responsible for processing orders. She will assist with developing SOPs and systems projects. Marcia has an extensive career in project management and has been in the coatings industry for many years. She has a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor's from Baldwin Wallace University.
Katie Harriff
Customer Service Representative
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Katie Harriff
Customer Service Representative
Katie joined the Dar-Tech Team in 2022 as a customer service representative. She applies her experience, training, and skills to provide quality service and support to customers. She has over seven years of experience in customer service, including five and a half years as a Body Shop Customer Service Representative, Service Advisor, and Cashier. She is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction. As part of her ongoing development, Katie is expanding her knowledge base and skillset by transitioning into an inside sales representative role. This new position allows her to leverage her existing expertise while gaining valuable experience in direct customer engagement and sales strategies.
kharriff@dar-techinc.com
800-228-7347
Josh Rahe
Accounting Manager
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Josh Rahe
Accounting Manager
Josh joined the Dar-Tech team in December 2023. He brought with him over a decade of accounting experience covering multiple different accounting roles throughout a variety of industries. As the accounting manager, Josh’s role revolves around overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and implementing/improving accounting procedures as the company continues to grow.
Irene Huda
Staff Accountant
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Irene Huda
Staff Accountant
Irene joined Dar-tech in October 2024 as a staff accountant, after 6 years doing bookkeeping for a non-profit organization in Akron, OH. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University with a major in Applied Mathematics and minors in Accounting and Business.
