Insights
Our experts share their thoughts on asphalt sustainability, innovation, safety and creating a culture of care.
Tom Nichols
What does a typical day look like for you at Polyco? I work primarily on the expansion of the company. This entails working up financial models and determining where we're headed with technology as we proliferate across the United States and European Union. But for me, the most important thing…
Tim Machelski
What does the future hold for Polyco? Before I say something about the future, let me tell you something about the past. My first interaction with Polyco was in 2012, when I went to Tom, the owner, with a need while working for a shingle manufacturer. We wanted to produce…
Wade Fleming
What does a typical day look like for you at Polyco? My main priorities are cash flow and forecasting. Polyco invests heavily in people and equipment each year so it’s important those models are accurate. I also spend a good deal of time reviewing Polyco’s operational and performance metrics and…
Shelley Locker
What does a typical day look like for you at Polyco? I oversee our two facilities in Texas and make sure that our operations are going well, both from a safety and quality standpoint, and that we are meeting our customer delivery time. My team is amazing. They cover safety,…
Sam Nichols
What does a typical day look like for you at Polyco? I’m based in Reno, so I handle all accounts west of the Rockies. Right now, my region consists of Arizona and California, but we’ll be in more states soon. What did you do before joining Polyco? Since my dad…
Alisa Rhyno
What does a typical day look like for you at Polyco? I handle all of our HR needs — from payroll and employee relations to recruiting and insurance. What did you do before joining Polyco? I worked at a roofing company called Polyglass. I started out as a receptionist and…
Dario Alvarez
What did you do before joining Polyco? I started in 2000, and now, 20-plus years later, I'm back in the asphalt game working with Polyco. My first job in asphalt was selling liquid asphalt in Ogden, Utah, for a company called Pioneer Oil Company. I’ve always enjoyed connecting with people,…
Kaylea LaBee
What does a typical day look like for you at Polyco? Every morning, I hit the ground running responding to emails, customer adjustments, new orders, trucking issues, logistics matters, basically anything and everything that comes up. I'm the one customers contact to make sure everything goes accordingly. What do you…