Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Executive Team
Thomas R. Sedlak
President & Chief Executive Officer
Tom Sedlak joined the steel industry in 2008 as the Controller for Precision Marshall Steel. Since that time, he has held a variety of roles in senior and executive management including continuing to be the CEO of Kinetics’ parent organization, Precision Marshall Steel.
Prior to the steel industry, Mr. Sedlak has held Controllership roles with PPG Industries and DQE Energy Services. His background includes turnaround management, finance, and strategy across several manufacturing industries.
Mr. Sedlak earned a bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University and an MBA from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.
Executive Team
Thomas R. Sedlak
President & Chief Executive Officer
Tom Sedlak joined the steel industry in 2008 as the Controller for Precision Marshall Steel. Since that time, he has held a variety of roles in senior and executive management including continuing to be the CEO of Kinetics’ parent organization, Precision Marshall Steel.
Prior to the steel industry, Mr. Sedlak has held Controllership roles with PPG Industries and DQE Energy Services. His background includes turnaround management, finance, and strategy across several manufacturing industries.
Mr. Sedlak earned a bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University and an MBA from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.
Market Experts
Contact our industry experts with your questions on products and applications.
Dry end paper mill knives and tissue/towel/nonwoven mill applications from Kinetic.
Jeff Midday
VP, General Manger
Having been in the manufacturing and design world for his entire career, Jeff brings a wide range of strategic, operational, and engineering experience from the oil and gas, semiconductor, automation, and contract services industries. Jeff oversees the daily business of Kinetic, and is committed to operational excellence and being a true strategic partner for all Kinetic customers.
Brian Uzcategui
Vice President of Sales
Brian has extensive experience in the tissue/towel industry. Very familiar with international markets. Currently is focusing on North America, South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. He can communicate fluently in Spanish and Portuguese.
Dry end paper mill knives and tissue/towel/nonwoven mill applications from Kinetic.
Metals and Wood industry knives made by Kinetic
Gary Stacy
Steel Market Manager
Gary joined the Kinetic team in late 2021 and has extensive experience in the tool steel/mild alloy industry. A former General Manager for a tool steel distributor, Gary is very familiar with all tool steels and their various applications. Gary oversees all sales functions for Kinetic's steel industry and his team is ready to help with any steel knife project.
Inside Sales / Customer Service
Here’s a list of the “go-to” people when you have questions about quotes and orders.
Inside Sales / Customer Service
Here’s a list of the “go-to” people when you have questions about quotes and orders.
Diane Michor
An expert in the wood and steel industries, Diane works closely with Scott Reboletti and Dan Herrmann to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Please feel free to contact Diane with any questions on your Kinetic order or anything you would like us to quote.
Dan Shea
An expert in the paper/tissue/towel/nonwovens industry, Dan works closely with Frank Jocewicz and Jeff Lovelien to provide the highest level of service and support to our customers. If you have any questions about a quote or placing or tracking an order, feel free to contact Dan.
Lori Uttech
Lori joined Kinetic in 2021. Previous experience includes 4 years in project management, ERP systems, and purchasing. Her career started as a police officer where she spent 14 years.
Dan Jones
Dan Jones has 25 years in the manufacturing industry including 10 with Kinetic. Dan was the lead person in the Mandrel department for 8 years. Dan transitioned to Inside sales a year ago where his technical manufacturing experience is a great asset.
Betty Mecklenburg
Betty joined Kinetic as a Sales Correspondent in 2019.
Diane Michor
An expert in the wood and steel industries, Diane works closely with Scott Reboletti and Dan Herrmann to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Please feel free to contact Diane with any questions on your Kinetic order or anything you would like us to quote.
Dan Shea
An expert in the paper/tissue/towel/nonwovens industry, Dan works closely with Frank Jocewicz and Jeff Lovelien to provide the highest level of service and support to our customers. If you have any questions about a quote or placing or tracking an order, feel free to contact Dan.
Lori Uttech
Lori joined Kinetic in 2021. Previous experience includes 4 years in project management, ERP systems, and purchasing. Her career started as a police officer where she spent 14 years.
Dan Jones
Dan Jones has 25 years in the manufacturing industry including 10 with Kinetic. Dan was the lead person in the Mandrel department for 8 years. Dan transitioned to Inside sales a year ago where his technical manufacturing experience is a great asset.
Betty Mecklenburg
Betty joined Kinetic as a Sales Correspondent in 2019.