the winston products team
Work Hard
Play Hard
ENJOY LIFE
We pride ourselves in having not only the best people in the industry, but for creating a culture in which they can thrive.
Our team and culture make the difference. We believe that smart, hard-working, competitive people flourish in an environment that encourages the creative process. At our core, we value open communication, hard work, freethinking and confidence. We encourage all of our team members to be leaders and make decisions with aggressive enthusiasm, yet maintain honesty and integrity through their decisions and actions. Our team members meet challenges head on with the freedom and support to utilize their unique talents. We drive the importance of enjoying your work, but also enjoying your life. As a result, our team works as a nimble, dynamic force that runs like a finely tuned engine, fueling our competitive advantage.
Our most innovative product is our culture.
“We work hard, play hard, enjoy life and our families. This balance frees us to be creative, and relentlessly pursue truly innovative product solutions.”
Winston Breeden III, CEO
Our Team
Will Bargar
National Account Sales Manager
Will is a fan of all Cleveland sports teams and enjoys being outdoors. He is a recent college graduate and is eager to learn new things.
Renee Bechler
Creative Director
Renee focuses on packaging design, while also creating print and digital media. Renee’s family is her passion and she loves traveling to FL.
Rich Bloom
Forecasting & Inventory Manager
Bloomy knows what he likes: at work (Forecasting Numbers, French Vanilla Coffee, Hummus) after work (video games, music, tv).
Allison Bobkovich
Domestic Order Processing Manager
Outside of work, Allie enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling, and going to concerts.
Dave Bobkovich
IT Manager
Dave specializes in IT and infrastructure projects. He enjoys cheering on CLE sports teams with family, concerts, and poker.
Lizzie Bobkovich
Senior Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator
Lizzie works on all things purchasing related. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with family/friends and watching sports, especially football.
Eric Breeden
Sales Liaison
Eric is essentially Rich Bloom’s clone with an obsession with soccer. A recent Kent grad, he’s ready to expand his horizons.
Winston Breeden III
CEO
He’s the general psychologist and life coach at WP. Work hard, play hard, enjoy life, your family… and golf, Dilly Dilly!
Thad Brej
Program Manager, TowSmart Custom
Thad has over 25 years of experience in product development, manufacturing, and project management. Fun fact – He is named an inventor on 24 patents.
Latisha Catchatoorian
Director of Content
Latisha spearheads digital content for all WP brands. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her jamming to music, reading a book, or chasing the sun.
Jesse Circelli
Creative Production Specialist
Jesse is passionate about all things video production. From planning, directing, shooting, and editing. Outside of work, you can find him spending most of his time on the nearest lake fishing or hanging out with his dog, Nellie!
Angie Compton
Human Resources Manager
Angie’s main passion in life is helping others! She loves being outdoors, traveling, music, Cleveland sports and trying new restaurants.
Amy Crews
Senior Product Manager
When not developing products, Amy can be found outdoors, hiking with her two Jack Russell’s (Archie & Pippa), or on the tennis court.
Patrick Daher
Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing & CRM
Patrick works on all things digital and eCommerce. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, following Cleveland sports and playing fantasy football.
Jeff Davis
Senior Project Engineer
Jeff is an avid Cleveland sports fan and loves to explore bars and restaurants throughout Cleveland.
John Dempsey
Director of Warehouse Operations
John is a Jeep enthusiast and enjoys off-roading and rock crawling. He is passionate about his dog, Bailey who just turned 1!
Diesel
Everyone’s Best Friend
Enjoys his fair share of belly rubs or running the halls of WP. His happy go lucky attitude will steal your heart, or your lunch.
Mohammed Dodo
Warehouse Operations Coordinator
“Mo” is a husband and father of two and enjoys watching and playing sports! He loves spending time with family and is proud of his Nigerian American Heritage!
Marcial Ezhevaria
Warehouse Associate
Keli Fangman
Project Manager
Keli is the operational point of contact for key customers. With 3 kids in a variety of sports, she’s always cheering someone on and loves a good book.
Ashlyn Fridrich
Project Engineer
Outside of work, Ashlyn plays competitive volleyball, does adult gymnastics, enjoys hanging out with friends/family, going to concerts, and enjoying the great outdoors. She loves to travel both domestically and abroad and loves playing with animals of all kinds!
Hector Garcia
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Hector focuses on gathering data to provide multiple analyses from different areas of the company to drive decision making. He enjoys traveling, playing all kinds of sports (favorite is soccer) and riding ATVs.
Ethan Garcia
Inventory Control Manager
Ethan helps with tracking shipments and coordinating freight forwarders in the logistics department. He is a recent college graduate who enjoys playing golf and traveling in his free time.
Amanda Garris
Order Processor
Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, and a good book. She is also a volunteer at the Ladies Auxiliary for the Troy Township Fire Department.
Samir Ghousheh
Chief Revenue Officer
Samir works across the organization to drive overall growth. Outside of work, you’ll find him on the golf course or hanging with family and friends.
Criss Gorby
AR Credit/Collections Manager
Criss manages all collection, credit, deduction and invoicing functions. She enjoys reading, shopping and the beach. Mom of two sons and many cats! #boymom #crazycatlady
Joey Greco
Territory Manager
Joey enjoys attending events around Cleveland, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
Hrvoje Gregov
Global Sourcing Manager
Herbie enjoys spending his free time with family and friends, traveling the world, and being outside. He just graduated college and is looking forward to learning new things.
Chad Halfacre
Digital Graphic Designer
Chad is a digital artist, photographer and writer. When he’s not being creative, he’s spending time hiking or up on the lake.
Troy Hatcher
VP of Sourcing & Engineering
Troy designs product & packaging. He also works on new product generation. When not at work, he enjoys not working. HA!
Grant Hauk
VP Sales
Grant works with key accounts across all WP Brands when he’s not slicing balls at the course with his family of golf pros.
Logan Henderson
Project Engineer
Logan designs and creates new products alongside store display solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys everything outdoors from motorcycles to camping. He is also classically trained in violin.
Melissa Hier
Graphic Designer
Melissa is a huge animal lover who loves exploring parks with her puppy dogs! She also enjoys movies, especially anything Marvel Universe. HUFFLEPUFF!
Chuong Ho
Southeast Asia Representative
Chu brings his excellent knowledge in manufacturing to our factories, which allows Winston Products to deliver the best in the industry. When not traveling to factories, you may pass him on a hiking trail around volcanoes.
Antoine Holley
Warehouse Associate
Antoine works primarily on packing orders for Home Depot. He’s also a rap musician known as “Salute”: Check out his album!!
Justin Johnson
Quality Assurance & Safety Manager
Outside of work, Justin loves to travel and is a big-time foodie. He is a big fan of the Browns, Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, Guardians, and Cavs.
Matt Kentner
Global Sourcing Manager
Matt assists with the sourcing at WP. He’s a family man who enjoys the outdoors, and golf when he gets the chance.
Kyle Kilcherman
National Account Sales Manager
Kyle has spent the past 20 years in the Consumer Goods business, with a focus in Sales Management, Marketing and Brand Development. He enjoys playing golf, tennis, and skiing in his free time.
Kodie Kucinski
Sales Support Specialist
Kodie issues, tracks, and services all POs at WP. In a perfect world, she’d be dancing down the aisles of Costco, with her dogs, drinking margaritas.
Keith MacLennan
Outbound Shipping lead
Nothing leaves the WP warehouse without passing by Keith. You can’t miss his long hair: he’s a NASCAR fan and heavy metal listener.
Jagger Makhecha
Assistant Controller
Jagger is a sports fanatic and enjoys going to Florida to visit family in his free time.
Ryan Matis
Sales Support Specialist
Ryan is a Cleveland native and graduate of the Ohio State University. He is a big Cleveland sports fan as well as a devout Buckeyes fan.
Bob Mergenhagen
Global Sourcing
When not working on the road or in house, he’s golfing or watching his son’s baseball games.
Melissa Mirt
Purchasing and International Logistics Manager
Mirt is responsible for international purchasing and transportation. #Wife #Mom #Never leave home without my kindle.
Bill Misconish
Senior VP of Finance
In between handling tax, finance and accounting issues, Bill enjoys running, playing golf, umpiring and spending quality time with family, friends and his lovable Goldendoodle Liza.
Jennifer Moore
VP of Product Development & Design
Jen is a product enthusiast that loves to take ideas from sketch to shelf. Outside of work, you can find her spending time with her family, at Orangetheory Fitness or planning her next trip to Italy.
Mark Moore
VP of Sales
Mark focuses on WP’s automotive retail channel and CargoSmart. An Alabama alum, he’s all about the Crimson Tide, and his family.
Tiffany Morris
Accounts Receivable Generalist
Tiffany has worked in accounting for the last 15 years. In her spare time, she loves to read and bake! She is a plant enthusiast and dog lover.
George Mueller
Chief Operating Officer
George’s focus is clearing paths to help enable the great team at WP to excel. He likes to spend time with his family, play golf, and listen to 80’s music. He respects wood.
Heather Mueller
Senior ERP Analyst
Heather works on IT projects and our ERP system. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, walking her dog and the beach.
William Palmer
President
William focuses on financial and strategic planning across all lines of business. Outside of the office, William enjoys sailing, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
Jesse Paradis
Engineering Manager
Jesse enjoys anything outdoors whether its playing sports or working in the yard. He spends most of his free time hanging out with his fiancée, friends, and puppers.
Jason Pokorny
National Sales Manager
Jason enjoys playing golf, Cleveland sports, and spending time with his family.
Kristen Ramer
EVP SmartStraps
Kris has been growing the Smartstraps brand as high as the Rockies in her home state, CO. Surprise: she’s an outdoor enthusiast.
Ashley Reed
Shipping Assistant
Ashley fulfills and invoices orders for our biggest customers. She is a badass mom, a reader, a crafter and lover of plants.
Jimmy Renz
Senior Controller
Jimmy enjoys golf, attending sporting events, and outdoor activities. He is a big fan of Notre Dame football!
Scott Ritenauer
Chief Financial Officer
Scott and his better half Lisa ENJOY the journey their 7 kids and currently 7 grandchildren will take them on. Scott is a Cleveland sports fan with a philosophy outside of work of “Where to next.”
Josh Scharf
IT Developer
Outside of work, you can find Josh spending time with his family and coaching High School Basketball!
Bob Schmidt
VP of Global Sourcing
He’s got an iconic mustache and a knack for fishing. Bob has the brain of an engineer; specializing in production and development.
Ron Sellers
Photographer
If Ron doesn’t have a camera in hand, It’s going to be a golf club, Fender Bass, mountain bike or a Great Lakes Pale Ale!
Auric Stressman
Consumer Support
Auric is a high-handicap golfer who loves a good diner. Prior to Winston Products, he spent 15 years in the real estate industry and 8 years as a realtor. He is a Central Michigan University alum.
Nicholaus Tate
Warehouse Associate
Nicholaus is a Girl Dad and has been married for 16 years. He takes pride in his work and enjoys the small things in life. His motto is quality over quantity.
Michelle Terry
Accounts Payable
Michelle primarily focuses on processing invoices from overseas vendors and freight forwarders. She loves to travel and her happy place is on a patio somewhere with a glass of wine and a charcuterie board.
Victor Torres
eCommerce Manager
Assisting Steve Oster, Victor works with the Towsmart brand. He loves taking his wife (April) and Son (Victor) anywhere warm.
Jennifer Tuma
Assistant to CEO / Office Manager
Jen’s the jack of all trades, assisting Winston in whatever he needs. She can also be found in the gym or enjoying the outdoors.
Marija Valentic
Cash Application/Deduction Specialist
Marija was born and raised in Chicago and is an avid Cubs fan. Her hobbies include playing volleyball, listening to music (especially Duran Duran) watching soccer, and hanging out with friends and family!
Juan Velazquez
Warehouse Manager
Juan manages the warehouse to ensure an efficient and safe workplace. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, home improvements, riding bike trails and mastering the grill.
Russell Vollmer
Sales Manager
Russ enjoys live music and is a Cleveland and Ohio State sports fan. He is also a foodie and will try anything!
Cara Wallace
Director of Sales Support
Cara is a product encyclopedia and knows part numbers like she knows fishing. At home, you can find her in the garden or kitchen.
Diane Yagl
Senior Sales Support, National Accounts
Diane enjoys exploring the Hawaiian Islands, hiking and spending time with family & friends.
Tiffani Yonish
Director of Domestic Fulfillment & Customer Compliance
Tiff manages all WP domestic shipments and carrier relationships. She’s focused on her family, and the performance of the Cavs!
Eric Yukich
President – TowSmart Custom
Eric has a passion for “what’s new” in product development. Putting work aside, his favorites are family, being out on the lake and red wine.