Alisa Rhyno

Human Resource Director

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 eventually started taking courses in HR management. 

What are you most excited about at Polyco?

When I first came to work here 12 years ago, I wouldn’t have guessed that Polyco would be a green company. I’m excited to see companies needing and wanting our product here in the United States and abroad.

How have you seen the company evolve over the years?

Originally, we only served the roofing industry and now we’ve expanded to paving and entered a whole new market. We are always working to solve problems and make things better. Tom finds a niche and I think it’s just the way his brain works. And he always finds a way to make things better, improve on the product. It’s awesome to watch and be a part of. 

What does the future look like for Polyco? 

Getting our RDP unit dialed in to make the product better and make enough to spread it through the whole country, making roads darker and stronger.

What do you love to do outside of work?

I love traveling, especially to watch live sports with my husband. I love the 49ers and baseball games. I also love hanging with my friends in the back yard and enjoying a beer. The simple things in life. 

“I wouldn’t have guessed that Polyco would be a green company. I’m excited to see companies needing and wanting our product here in the United States and abroad.”

Insights

Our experts share their thoughts on asphalt sustainability, innovation, safety and creating a culture of care.

Advocating for Stronger Asphalt Shingle Codes & Expanded Recycling

For many years, post-manufactured and post-consumer asphalt shingle waste was successfully recycled into asphalt paving, providing both a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to landfill disposal. At one time, asphalt paving companies even paid for post-manufacturing waste due to the value of the unaged asphalt. As paving regulations evolved to become more sustainable, the industry prioritized …

Webinar Recap: Advancing Terminal Blended Tire Rubber Asphalt Performance

The second installment of Polyco’s Back to Black webinar series, A Producer’s Perspective of PGTR for a Sustainable Future, continued the conversation on the evolution of tire rubber asphalt, bringing together leading experts to explore innovations in sustainable pavement solutions. Hosted by Bob Rivers, this session revisited key takeaways from CalAPA’s 2021 discussion on recycling …

Webinar Recap: Rubberized Asphalt Performance Around the World

The first installment of our Back to Black webinar series, Not Lost in Translation, brought together two distinguished experts from opposite sides of the Atlantic to discuss the latest advancements in rubberized asphalt performance.  Henrique Borges Miranda, Ph.D., a pavement engineer and assistant professor at Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, shared insights from his …

Polyco and All American Tire Recyclers Bring Sustainability Full Circle in Texas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ennis, Texas, November 21, 2024 – In its latest paving project, Polyco, manufacturer of high-performance, sustainable asphalt solutions for the roofing and paving industries, has solidified its partnership with All American Tire Recyclers (All American), affirming the collaboration required to achieve greener, more sustainable infrastructure.  All American, Polyco’s crumb rubber supplier, contracted …

The Science of SigmaBond: How Polyco Engineered its Performance Grade Rubberized Asphalt Binder 

At Polyco, we’re always pushing the boundaries of innovation in asphalt modification. One of our biggest breakthroughs is SigmaBond—a high-performance asphalt binder that includes recycled tire rubber that is liquefied through our unique chemical process (Rapid Digestion Process™). Unlike traditional methods that simply blend crumb rubber with asphalt, RDP harnesses the power of pyrolysis to …

Honoring Excellence at the CalAPA Annual Awards Dinner

Recently, I joined industry leaders at the California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) Annual Awards Dinner, held at the historic Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. This evening of camaraderie, celebration, and reflection showcased the achievements of key figures in the asphalt industry while also paying tribute to its storied past. A Night of Recognition and …