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| "The PAVE TECHer's" |
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Steve Jones - President
steve@paveedge.com
In 1985, Stephen Jones formed PAVE TECH, INC. as a residential paver installation company. His experience in those years opened his eyes to the reality of a contracting business. His first job, a 4800 S.F. driveway, sidewalk, patio, pool deck proved to be one of his most complicated ever. This was the first and last time he ever used treated lumber edging. After being totally dissatisfied with the use of treated lumber for edge restraint, he began to use what has been called a "concrete toe", placed after the pavers had been laid. In Steve's case this consisted of ready-mix concrete and re-rod troweled into place. But even this had difficulty staying put when vehicles traveled near the edge. This labor intensive method caused Steve to search the market for alternatives. He found none suitable. In the fall of 1986, Steve's thoughts turned to designing a new edge restraint specifically for paver installations. By Spring of 1987, Steve had his first pieces of what was then called "PAVE TECH Edging". That first introductory year, PAVE TECH sold about 50,000 feet of edging. After the experiences, trials and tribulations of that first year, PAVE TECH relocated its manufacturing to a Chicago based plastics company. It was also the time of many changes to the size and shape of what would became known as "PAVE EDGE". 1988 was also the year that "PAVE EDGE Flexible" became available to make radius work easier. That second year also saw sales increase to more than 500,000 feet. Today, PAVE TECH has companies that manufacture PAVE EDGE in the United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and Europe.
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Pam Jones - Vice President
pam@paveedge.com
Pam has worked for PAVE TECH
Since 1986. In the early years she did almost everything from
answering telephones to handling inside sales to anything else
that needed to be done. Now, with a full staff, she is able to
devote her time to the financial side of the business.
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Dale Sopkowiak - National Sales Manager
dale@paveedge.com
Born in a small hut in northern MN with outdoor plumbing back in 1947, Dale found his way to Minneapolis, and many other cities throughout the US, to spend 24 years in the three-piece suit world of corporate management until Steve Jones showed him the better path to happiness....a paver path with PAVE EDGE.
Since April 1989, Steve, Pam and the PAVE TECH gang has taught Dale much and allowed him to be involved at all levels from product inception, development and testing to sales and distributor training.
Personally, Dale is a proud father of 3 and playful grandfather of 7. He enjoys his motorcycles, guitars and photography. He still installs pavers at his vast old age for friends, family and over 2,500 square feet at his own place. He has tons of photos of all of the above and would love to share them with you.
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Bob Cramer - Director of Operations
bob@paveedge.com
Bob started with PAVE
TECH in 1990 working part-time, he has been full-time since 1998. He is responsible
for Tradeshows & Seminars, as well as helping in the office
with sales, customer service and technical assistance.
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Dena Kogler - Office Manager
dena@paveedge.com
Dena has been the Office Manager at PAVE TECH since January of 2000. She not only manages the office and supports all departments, but she is also the person most customers have contact with when first calling. Before joining PAVE TECH as the Office Manager, she worked in the Manufacturing industry as an Operation Manager and dabbled in everything from shipping/receiving to purchasing and forecasting. Prior to that, she worked for a publishing company in the quality control department. Over all she enjoys the contact she has with customers the most and she looks forward to any challenges that will come her way.
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Gail Sperlich - Marketing Coordinator
gail@paveedge.com
Gail has been working for Steve and Pam since April of 2002. In January 2006 her title expanded to include Marketing Coordinator at PAVE TECH. She is involved in sales programs, marketing, promotional materials and advertising programs. She provides support for the sales staff and managing sales activities. Another responsibility is managing the retail line of paver edging, BRICKHOLD. Not to mention working with her sales accounts and taking customer service calls. The past includes 11 years of sales in the steel industry. A husband, two adult daughters, 2 grandchildren and several hobbies fill the time away from work.
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Jim Carlson - Field Service Representative
jim@paveedge.com
Jim's responsibilities in the office include providing technical assistance, property maintenance, and managing his accounts. Jim also helps form many of the new brochures and articles that continue to whirl around the office. When out of the office, he is either traveling to meet with customers or representing Pave Tech at a Trade Show or Seminar.
Personally, Jim was recently married and is in the middle of re-modeling their home. Though nothing will be complete until he installs his very own Concrete Paver Driveway!
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Julie Salter - Lighting Division Manager
julie@paveedge.com
Phone: 613-283-7991
Fax: 613-283-0477
Julie works remote from her office in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. She joins the PAVE TECH team with over 10 years experience in low voltage hardscape lighting. As well as providing service to her customer accounts; Julie will take on a key role in the development and distribution of PAVE TECH's new line of Architectural Hardscape Lighting, PAVER BRIGHTS.
Personally, she enjoys spending time with family and friends with the occasional game of golf thrown in.
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FRANKSVILLE, WI - TRAINING
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Glenn Wrobleski - Probst Equipment Division Manager
glenn@paveedge.com
Glenn's office is located at the PAVE TECH
Distribution Center in Franksville, WI (midway between Milwaukee
and Chicago). Glenn is generally responsible for our Probst line
of specialized handling equipment including: Vacuum Equipment, Concrete
Pipe Equipment, Precast Handling Equipment, Hydraulic Clamps, etc.
as well as special designs & applications. Glenn can be contacted
at 800-247-3343, ext. 303
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Pat Culver - Warehouse Manager
pat@paveedge.com
Pat Culver joined PAVE TECH, INC. Franksville location in November 2005 as the Warehouse Manager. Pat has been busy organizing the new warehouse expansion, plus shipping and receiving. Previously he worked as the head of shipping and receiving for a branch of Henkel corporation a German chemical company. Pat is married to Helen has 1 son and 1 daughter with a pet beagle. He enjoys working in the yard, brewing beer and watching his son play high school sports. Pat recently graduated from MATC with a degree in logistics/supply chain management.
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Kevin Roessger - Instructor
kevin@paveedge.com
Kevin Roessger comes to the School of Advanced Segmental Paving as its new Instructor. With him he brings over ten years experience in the construction/remodeling field, as well as experience in adult learning and instruction methodology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and operated his own Tile and Stone Installation company based in the Milwaukee area since 2002. All of Kevin’s previous employees entered the industry with little to no experience and were trained by Kevin personally. Many have since gone on to successful careers in the industry. Kevin’s teaching philosophy centers around a “hands on” approach of learning that emphasizes breaking down large tasks into smaller more easily learned techniques. In this manner, he believes, a complex task can be mastered with increased efficiency and retention. “When an individual can find success at any level,” Kevin adds, “motivation for continued success tends to follow.”
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| Hannah |
Mia
Tessa
(My Princess) |
Maddie |
Casanova |
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All around
good dogs that like all the attention they get in the office. Their
job is to visit, get treats and be petted.
Casanova, a beautiful Umbrella Crested Cackatoo. Healer by spirit, he keeps everyone in the office happy, calling every once in a while, " Hi Baby, Hello Baby!".
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