New Hires and Promotions

Written by GracoRoberts | Feb 26, 2025 4:14:39 PM

We would like to welcome the following members to the GracoRoberts family, and congratulate our employees who have been recently promoted.

New Hires

Jose Lozada Welcomes Alexis Evans (PCC)

Join us in welcoming Lexi as our new Customer Service Representative at PCC!

Lexi grew up in Bonney Lake! She also lived in Iowa for 4 years where she tended to angus and hogs that were commercially raised. Then moved back to Bonney Lake where she graduated high school. Her husband is currently in the Air Force. He was stationed in Hawaii and California before returning to Washington. Lexi enjoys playing the guitar and listening to records on the weekends. She also grew up playing lacrosse, so she loves going out to the fields on nice days to shoot goals or play catch. I am very excited to have her be a part of the team and look forward to supporting her growth!

Jose Lozada Welcomes Kaius Lutyens (PCC)

Join us in welcoming Kauis as our new customer account representative at PCC!

Kauis has lived all over the country but has been in Washington since 2017. He enjoys hiking, kayaking, running, writing, reading, and traveling. I am very excited to have him be a part of the team and look forward to supporting his growth!

Mark Tepera Welcome Barbaro Pineiro (GracoRoberts)

I'm pleased to introduce Barbaro Pineiro as our new Manufacturing Manager for Resin Formulators. Reporting to Mark Tepera, Barbaro will lead the Formulators, Planners, Inventory Control, and QC Lab teams. With two decades of manufacturing experience, including his recent role at Chef Merito, Barbaro brings valuable expertise. He has achieved GMP and BRC certification, implemented RedZone, and improved equipment efficiency significantly. As a Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt, he is passionate about continuous improvement.

Outside of work, Barbaro enjoys kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading, and vacationing in Mazatlán. Despite being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he won us over by not being an Eagles supporter.

Barbaro started on February 24 and has already made a positive impact, working closely with his team.

I also want to thank Maggie Mendoza for her exceptional leadership as Interim leader. Her dedication helped us achieve near-record revenues and over 80% OTD in February. Maggie will continue to support the team throughout March for a smooth transition.

Please join me in welcoming Barbaro and thanking Maggie for her dedication!

Tony Smith Welcomes Gustav Ayekple (Silmid)

Please join me in welcoming Gustav to Silmid! Gustav brings 7 years' experience in the warehouse and logistics and has already made brilliant progress and is quickly adapting to our workflows. Gustav is currently undergoing forklift training to expand his skillset, and we’re thrilled to see him continue to grow with us.

Welcome to the team Gustav!

Simon Hope Welcomes Courtenay Green Thompson (Silmid)

Please join me in welcoming Courtenay to the Silmid team! Courtenay’s most recent role was within Research where she supported the NHS with data analysis and training which has equipped her with valuable skills that will benefit the quality team. Courtney also has an academic background in chemistry and forensic science.

I am thrilled to have Courtenay onboard and look forward to seeing Courtenay contribute in her role.

Mark Tepera Congratulates Quincy Stewart on his new role (GracoRoberts)

Quincy will be taking on the role of Quality Assurance Lab Technician.

Quincy has been with the company for 2 years and has shown dedication and commitment in his roles as Manufacturing Clerk and Manufacturing Lead. We wish him all the best in his new role.

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