Our leadership
Meet our self-starting innovators
Our leadership and Board of Directors expertise, candor, and vibrant approach to a better world pave the way for the next sustainable solution.
Our leadership team
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Art Dodge III
Chief Executive Officer, and President
“I’m inspired by the legacy of innovation we continue to build together. And as I think ahead, I’m energized by the promise of what we’ll do next. Ecore is a team of extraordinary people. Together, we have the power to evolve not just our industry, but the planet we all share.”Image
Art Dodge III
Chief Executive Officer, and President
Art currently serves as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Ecore, where he has worked since 1989. In 2018, amid his work transforming Ecore and the industry, Art was elected Director of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and Chairman of the ISRI’s Tire Chapter. ISRI, a non-profit trade association consisting of more than 1,600 private and public for-profit companies, promotes public awareness of the value and importance of recycling in the production of goods and services worldwide.
Ecore Partner and Co-founder of CommonWealth Equity Partners.
Graduated from American University, Washington, DC with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Earned a Juris Doctor degree in Law from the University of Pittsburgh.
Holds an MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Served three consecutive terms on the Lancaster School Board.
Former Chairman of the Keystone Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).“I’m inspired by the legacy of innovation we continue to build together. And as I think ahead, I’m energized by the promise of what we’ll do next. Ecore is a team of extraordinary people. Together, we have the power to evolve not just our industry, but the planet we all share.”Image
Kathy Prime
Chief Human Resource Officer and Chief of Staff to CEO
“My passion for life has always been grounded in believing you can do whatever you are strong enough to commit to. Ecore is committed to making the world a better place for all by ridding our planet of rubber waste. Being a part of building something that does not yet exist is the inspiration for all our employees to make a contribution to the world in a way that will make the world a better place.”Image
Kathy Prime
Chief Human Resource Officer and Chief of Staff to CEO
As an executive people leader, Kathy plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives forward, often spearheading cross-functional projects or leading work teams aimed at addressing key organizational challenges. She serves as a bridge between executive leadership and the broader organization by fostering collaboration and breaking down silos to ensure alignment of goals, resources, and efforts across the organization. As the right hand to the CEO, she uses her leadership to blend strategic vision, operational effectiveness, and diplomatic finesse, navigating the complex landscape of Internal dynamics, external relations, and organizational strategy.
Cross-industry experience spanning large public and private companies in financial services, non-profit healthcare, and building materials.
Deep understanding of aligning the people side of the business with the organization’s strategic goals through rapid organic growth; mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and turbulent market conditions.A community leader in various organizations.
Passion to help people be stronger than they think they are, especially in the cancer fight.“My passion for life has always been grounded in believing you can do whatever you are strong enough to commit to. Ecore is committed to making the world a better place for all by ridding our planet of rubber waste. Being a part of building something that does not yet exist is the inspiration for all our employees to make a contribution to the world in a way that will make the world a better place.”Image
Josh Jensen
Chief Financial Officer
“Ecore is truly unique in the industry. Nobody combines the collection of tires with the commercial products to create a truly vertical, circular model at the scale we operate. We are creating growth vectors and opportunities for our people on a daily basis. If you enjoy learning new things, working in a collaborative environment that wants to take care of our customers and win – this is the place!”Image
Josh Jensen
Chief Financial Officer
Starting his career as an EY Auditor, and eventually serving as Chief Financial Officer at PEI-Genesis and VP of Finance at Americas at Avantor, Josh has held a variety of commercial and operational roles at VWR and Avantor that have given him a unique perspective on how finance adds value to a business.
Holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend.
Earned an undergraduate degree in Social Science from Benedictine University, Lisle, IL.
Grew up at VWR under PE and public ownership.
Has been part of IPOs on the NYSE and NASDAQ.“Ecore is truly unique in the industry. Nobody combines the collection of tires with the commercial products to create a truly vertical, circular model at the scale we operate. We are creating growth vectors and opportunities for our people on a daily basis. If you enjoy learning new things, working in a collaborative environment that wants to take care of our customers and win – this is the place!”Image
Shweta Srikanth
Chief Circularity Officer
“A pioneer and leader in circularity, Ecore exemplifies what every business across all industries should be striving for. Ecore is reclaiming, transforming, manufacturing, and designing our futures, one tire at a time.”Image
Shweta Srikanth
Chief Circularity Officer
As Ecore’s Chief Circularity Officer, Shweta leads the TRUcircularity™ program, where she harnesses her collective experiences in strategy, operations, marketing, and commercial functions to drive the company’s circular business model. She ensures that products are never end-of-life, but continue creating value in their next-in-life phases, fulfilling Ecore’s mission and vision.
Graduated with an MBA from University of Virginia.
15+ years of diverse and holistic experiences in business transformation, strategy, marketing, product management, and sales operations in industrial end markets.
Strategy consultant with expertise in providing clean-sheet structure to projects with nebulous scopes and achieving business results through operational excellence.
Developed and implemented global business strategies to achieve operational plans.
Launched several industrial products on a global scale to achieve record first-year revenues.“A pioneer and leader in circularity, Ecore exemplifies what every business across all industries should be striving for. Ecore is reclaiming, transforming, manufacturing, and designing our futures, one tire at a time.”Image
Pete Saitis
Chief Administration Officer
“There is great personal satisfaction in having the opportunity to be a member of the leading global rubber circularity company, which will benefit all of our children in the future.”Image
Pete Saitis
Chief Administration Officer
A senior financial executive with proven financial and operational leadership skills and expertise in manufacturing across public, private family-owned, and private equity-backed companies, Pete has been a senior executive management team member since March 2008 when he joined the company as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He now serves as Ecore’s Chief Administration Officer.
Earned an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware, an MBA from Wilmington University, and a CPA designation.
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Financial Executives Institute.
Serves as an Executive Mentor at the University of Delaware Lerner Business School Scholars Program.
“There is great personal satisfaction in having the opportunity to be a member of the leading global rubber circularity company, which will benefit all of our children in the future.”Image
Rich Willett
President, Flooring and Industrial
“At Ecore, we strive to deliver innovative products and exceptional service to our customers. We take pride in transforming reclaimed materials into performance products that make people’s lives better.”Image
Rich Willett
President, Flooring and Industrial
In his role, Rich is responsible for the growth and strategy of Ecore’s flooring and industrial business unit across sales, marketing, product development, customer experience, and operations. He has over 30 years of related industry experience from the front lines to senior leadership across sales, product management, customer service, and technology. Rich has a passion for building and leading business units and developing high-performing teams that deliver results and exceptional customer experiences.
30+ years of experience in the building materials and construction industry with leading brands including USG, Rockwool, and Pella.
Proven track record of developing new products and business segments.Oversaw a transformational, cross-functional initiative leveraging technology and process improvement to streamline customer interactions across a $3.5B organization.
Led a commercial window and door specialty contracting company that completed multiple $1M+ projects annually.
Graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Economics.“At Ecore, we strive to deliver innovative products and exceptional service to our customers. We take pride in transforming reclaimed materials into performance products that make people’s lives better.”Image
Kal Krishnan
President, Materials Business
“Companies are trying to determine how to be more sustainable with their rubber waste; we are the easy button and can provide a fully circular guarantee to our customers that is unmatched in the industry.”Image
Kal Krishnan
President, Materials Business
As President of the Materials Business, Kal owns the P&L for all the materials brands within Ecore’s ecosystem. Kal has been instrumental in building a profitable, high-growth, differentiated, and fully circular business model.
Holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration.
Prior experiences include leadership roles at Fortive, Sensata, and Strategy& (Booz & Company)Brings a decade of experience in general management and strategy with a focus on auto and industrial markets.
“Companies are trying to determine how to be more sustainable with their rubber waste; we are the easy button and can provide a fully circular guarantee to our customers that is unmatched in the industry.”Image
Jim Dobmeier
President, Construction Units
“Ecore has a world-class products and systems portfolio driven by the collecting, processing, and re-purposing of rubber otherwise headed to landfills.”Image
Jim Dobmeier
President, Construction Units
With 39 years of specialty construction leadership experience in the recreational and athletic surfacing industries, Jim has founded and built a number of successful companies throughout his career, all focused on profitability, strategic growth, and efficient, sustainable business models.
Graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with an M.B.A. in Finance.
Earned a B.S. in Marketing from Canisius University.Over 50 fiscal years of robust profitability at a variety of companies.
Built and maintained Surface America & A-Turf into entities with industry-leading reputations and best-in-field capabilities.“Ecore has a world-class products and systems portfolio driven by the collecting, processing, and re-purposing of rubber otherwise headed to landfills.”Image
DaWit Teklai
Vice President of Manufacturing
“Ecore is a leader in circularity industry because our patented, innovative manufacturing process transforms waste rubber into high-performance premium floors and playground surfacing solutions.”Image
DaWit Teklai
Vice President of Manufacturing
As Ecore’s VP of Manufacturing, DaWit leads the manufacturing team by providing leadership, direction, and strategic priorities to ensure the delivery of service and quality products that exceed customer expectations.
Graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University.
Over 25 years of experience in building products manufacturing.
Passion for driving manufacturing efficiency through proven continuous improvement methodologies.
Certified in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt.“Ecore is a leader in circularity industry because our patented, innovative manufacturing process transforms waste rubber into high-performance premium floors and playground surfacing solutions.”Image
Bo Barber
Chief Growth Officer
“Ecore has become a personal playground where passion and purpose collide. It offers a unique home for my serial entrepreneurialism to thrive. There is a short list of companies out there that are known for simultaneously making a difference and a profit.”Image
Bo Barber
Chief Growth Officer
With a visionary approach that values customers and vendors as integral partners, Bo strategically focuses on cultivating growth through the development of innovative products and services tailored for both emerging and established markets.
Graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with degree in Industrial Management and a minor in Marketing.
Over 25 years of experience listening to customers in the flooring industry.Founded three startups in the commercial flooring sector, making him a key proponent of innovative thinking.
Has held leadership roles at Ecore in sales, marketing, and product. This cross-functional experience offers unique vision for growth opportunities.“Ecore has become a personal playground where passion and purpose collide. It offers a unique home for my serial entrepreneurialism to thrive. There is a short list of companies out there that are known for simultaneously making a difference and a profit.”Our Board of Directors
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Art Dodge III
Chairman of the Board
"I'm inspired by the legacy of innovation we continue to build together. And as I think ahead, I'm energized by the promise of what we'll do next. Ecore is a team of extraordinary people. Together, we have the power to evolve not just our industry, but the planet we all share."Image
Art Dodge III
Chairman of the Board
Art currently serves as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Ecore, where he has worked since 1989. In 2018, amid his work transforming Ecore and the industry, Art was elected Director of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and Chairman of the ISRI’s Tire Chapter. ISRI, a non-profit trade association consisting of more than 1,600 private and public for-profit companies, promotes public awareness of the value and importance of recycling in the production of goods and services worldwide.
Ecore Partner and Co-founder of CommonWealth Equity Partners.
Graduated from American University, Washington, DC with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Earned a Juris Doctor degree in Law from the University of Pittsburgh.
Holds an MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Served three consecutive terms on the Lancaster School Board.
Former Chairman of the Keystone Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO)."I'm inspired by the legacy of innovation we continue to build together. And as I think ahead, I'm energized by the promise of what we'll do next. Ecore is a team of extraordinary people. Together, we have the power to evolve not just our industry, but the planet we all share."Image
Rob Bernard
Chief Sustainability Officer, CBRE
“Ecore’s approach to circularity and upcycling sets it apart from other rubber processing and flooring companies. While many companies claim circularity, few are able to do so while also creating superior products and being profitable.”Image
Rob Bernard
Chief Sustainability Officer, CBRE
With 20 years of experience at the intersection of sustainability, business, and technology solutions, Rob currently leads a global strategy enabling clients to define, meet, and accelerate their commercial real estate sustainability and carbon-reduction objectives. He also oversees CBRE’s own operational sustainability work, which includes a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. From his role as Microsoft’s first Chief Environmental Strategist to today, he has shown how the fusion of technology and business innovation can simplify complexity and drive sustainability.
Former Chief Environmental Strategist at Microsoft.
General Manager, Global Partnerships for Microsoft.Partner at Commonwealth Equity Partners.
Graduated from Wharton University with an MBA.“Ecore’s approach to circularity and upcycling sets it apart from other rubber processing and flooring companies. While many companies claim circularity, few are able to do so while also creating superior products and being profitable.”Image
Michael DeRosa
Managing Director, CommonWealth Equity Partners and Salt Creek Capital
“Ecore represents a new model for American manufacturing by utilizing internally developed technologies to upcycle abundant waste materials into value added, industry leading products with unique value propositions.”Image
Michael DeRosa
Managing Director, CommonWealth Equity Partners and Salt Creek Capital
Michael brings over 25 years of private equity experience to the Ecore board. During his career, Michael sourced and executed more than 20 transactions and worked with those portfolio companies to grow revenues and cash flow. At Ecore, Michael is heavily involved in working with the CEO to set strategic direction and execute synergistic acquisitions. He also serves on the Audit Committee and as Chairman of the Compensation Committee.
Has served on over 20 corporate boards.
Integrally involved in helping several portfolio companies complete successful initial public offerings.Substantial experience in working with portfolio companies that upcycle waste materials to value added products.
Graduated first in class with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania as a Palmer Scholar.“Ecore represents a new model for American manufacturing by utilizing internally developed technologies to upcycle abundant waste materials into value added, industry leading products with unique value propositions.”Image
Suzanne Rich Folsom
Independent Board Director and Retired Senior Executive and General Counsel
“I am proud to serve on the board of Ecore, a company whose commitment to good governance, in both word and action, demonstrates integrity, leadership, stewardship, accountability, and transparency.”Image
Suzanne Rich Folsom
Independent Board Director and Retired Senior Executive and General Counsel
Suzanne Rich Folsom is an experienced independent director, C-Suite executive, and influential business leader with unique global perspective, having worked across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. A transformational leader with global government affairs and public policy expertise, Suzanne has also served as a trusted advisor to Heads of State, Boards of Directors, corporate and non-profit CEOs, and multinational organization leaders. Suzanne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Ecore’s board in the areas of corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and government affairs.
Earned a Juris Doctor from The Georgetown University Law Center (cum laude) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Duke University.
Has held SVP, EVP, and VP roles as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and more.Has held distinctive governmental and international positions, sharpening her ability to build key relationships with diverse stakeholders.
An internationally recognized legal, regulatory, compliance, and anti-corruption expert, Suzanne holds deep understanding of corporate governance principles and has helped shape best practices and improve governance standards in myriad corporations and organizations worldwide.“I am proud to serve on the board of Ecore, a company whose commitment to good governance, in both word and action, demonstrates integrity, leadership, stewardship, accountability, and transparency.”Image
Jan Bergen
Retired President and CEO at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
“Ecore is uniquely positioned to advance environmental sustainability while offering customers customized flooring solutions that have both environmental and ergonomic benefits for a wide variety of settings including, but not limited to, fitness, healthcare, and wellness.”Image
Jan Bergen
Retired President and CEO at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Jan Bergen has served on the Ecore Board of Directors for the past five years. Her primary areas of expertise are Strategy Development, Process Improvement, Customer Experience, Governance, and Organization Development.
Graduated from Lafayette College with a degree in Sociology and Anthropologie.
Completed Master’s level studies in Social Work and Business Administration.
Served in executive-level roles in healthcare, including Chief Executive Officer and President of a $1.4 Billion health system in Pennsylvania.
Currently serves on the Boards of The Hershey Trust Company, Milton Hershey School, as well as several other corporate and not-for-profit boards.“Ecore is uniquely positioned to advance environmental sustainability while offering customers customized flooring solutions that have both environmental and ergonomic benefits for a wide variety of settings including, but not limited to, fitness, healthcare, and wellness.”Image
Tom Wroe
Former CEO, Sensata Technologies and Apex Tool Group
“Ecore is the only example of true circularity in a unique industry that will ultimately benefit society through environmental optimization with end-to-end accountability.”Image
Tom Wroe
Former CEO, Sensata Technologies and Apex Tool Group
With experience in M&A, organizational optimization, innovation for growth, operational excellence, Tom has led major global technology companies for more than 20 years with Revenue in excess of $1B. His global expansion functional leadership has spanned across various sectors, including engineering, marketing, and operations with high proficiency in finance.
Graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Rhode Island.
34 years of experience at Texas Instruments.
Served as CEO at both Sensata Technologies and Apex Tool Group.
Gained extensive private equity experience through Bain Capital.
Gained organization development and company experience at major public companies.“Ecore is the only example of true circularity in a unique industry that will ultimately benefit society through environmental optimization with end-to-end accountability.”Image
Gene Otto
Vice Chairman, Sageworth Trust Company
“What I like best about Ecore is the people, the positive energy and the seemingly endless potential. I believe in the vision of true circularity and am excited to be a small part of making it a reality.”Image
Gene Otto
Vice Chairman, Sageworth Trust Company
As the third employee of Sageworth and its first legal strategist, Gene oversaw the development of the planning and fiduciary group while working directly on many of the firm’s most complex client situations. He now serves as Vice Chairman. Before joining Sageworth, Gene was an attorney at Barley Snyder, LLC. Working primarily with closely held business clients, he concentrated his practice in business transactions, financing, and tax.
Member of Phi Beta Kappa and the CFA Institute.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Notre Dame (summa cum laude).
Earned a Juris Doctorate (summa cum laude) from the University of Virginia.
Serves on the board of directors and advisory boards of several private businesses and private foundations.“What I like best about Ecore is the people, the positive energy and the seemingly endless potential. I believe in the vision of true circularity and am excited to be a small part of making it a reality.”