meet the team

Get to Know the Leadership Team Behind Innova Engineered Plastics

Leadership

Mark Rauenzahn
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Mark Rauenzahn

Chief Executive Officer
Board Member

Mr. Mark Rauenzahn is the Chief Executive Officer of Producto, owner of Innova Engineered Plastics. Prior to this role he was the General Manager of Sundyne, LLC a highly engineered pump and compressor manufacturer. Under Mr. Rauenzahn’ s leadership Sundyne grew revenue, EBITDA, and diversified the sales into the energy markets.

Before Sundyne, Mr. Rauenzahn worked for Integer Holdings Corporation under various roles from Director of Procurement to Director of Operations overseeing various sites in Malaysia and Ireland. He oversaw product development and manufacturing at the Galway facility and helped them grow revenue substantially at this time. Additionally, he focused on continuous improvement driving operational efficiencies at the site.

Before Integer Holdings Mr. Rauenzahn spent time at United Technologies with roles of increasing responsibility. He started in the United Technologies Operations Leadership Program and held roles as Operations Manager and Commodity Manager. He spent a significant amount of time in Poland and India helping to set up and start operations in those countries.

Mr. Rauenzahn holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from IE Business School located in Madrid Spain.

In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, rock climbing, hiking and spending time with family.

Joe Savino
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Joe Savino

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Joe Savino is the Chief Financial Officer of The Producto Group. Before stepping into his role at The Producto Group, Mr. Savino served as a Director at Culper Capital Partners. His professional journey began as an auditor in financial markets at Arthur Andersen, during which time he achieved his CPA license. From there, Joe advanced to the role of Director of Finance at TMP Worldwide, a division of Monster.com. In this capacity, he oversaw the division’s financial planning, analysis, and operations reporting.

After his tenure at TMP Worldwide, Mr. Savino made a strategic shift to Wall Street where he excelled as an interdealer broker with firms such as Tradition, Creditex, and Tullett-Prebon. At these institutions, Joe facilitated credit derivative and corporate bond trades for some of the industry’s largest investment banks. Notably, during his tenure at Creditex, he played a pivotal role in elevating the High Yield Tranche Desk to become a premier market leader. In the year prior to joining Culper Capital, Mr. Savino showcased his prowess as a proprietary equity trader with T3 Trading Group, where he managed risk and investment decisions across his comprehensive portfolio.

Mr. Savino received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University at Albany where he was also a member of the University’s football team.

In his free time Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and coaching youth sports.

Michael Duquette
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Michael Duquette

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Michael Duquette is the Chief Operating Officer of Innova Engineered Plastics. Prior to rejoining the company, Mr. Duquette served as Global Head of Contract Manufacturing & Supply Chain and General Manager for the Andover, MA site at Embecta, where he scaled a patch-pump drug delivery system from hundreds to thousands of units per week, negotiated $20MM in OPEX and CMO contracts, and led the redeployment of new product introduction programs across Embecta sites and external contract manufacturers.

Before Embecta, Mr. Duquette was Director of Global Operations and General Manager at Trelleborg’s Health & Medical Business Unit, where he held P&L responsibility for a $30MM silicone extrusion, injection molding, and BioPharma contract assembly site, and justified a $20MM CAPEX expansion that tripled extrusion and molding capacity in Class 8 cleanroom space. Earlier in his career, Mr. Duquette spent nine years as Vice President of Operations at Insulet Corporation, where he scaled OEM manufacturing of the company’s insulin delivery pump from hundreds of units per week to more than a million per month and led the global outsourcing program to an Asian contract manufacturer. 

Mr. Duquette holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, with an emphasis in Operations and Materials Science, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) and as a Supply Chain Professional (SCP) through APICS, and holds a Lean Master Black Belt through Lean Alliance.

In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends, He is an enthusiast in multiple hobbies including collecting sports memorabilia and genealogy.

Caitlin Barnhart
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Caitlin Barnhart

Human Resources and Marketing Manager

Mrs. Caitlin Barnhart serves as Human Resources and Marketing Manager for Producto, owner of Innova Engineered Plastics. Caitlin has been an integral part of our marketing and communications team, successfully crafting and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that significantly elevated our brand awareness and strengthened the growth of the company. Her strong leadership and communication skills will be invaluable in enhancing our human resources initiatives and promoting a positive work environment throughout our divisions.

Before joining Producto, Mrs. Barnhart was the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Global Grinding Group at Fives Group, operating from the Fives Landis Corp office in Hagerstown, MD. In this global role, she adeptly integrated inbound and outbound marketing efforts, solidifying Fives Group’s presence in the grinding industry. She collaborated extensively with various teams, including sales, innovation, HR, and executive management, to drive cohesive and effective marketing strategies. During her tenure at Fives, Mrs. Barnhart developed two pivotal tools: a sales tool centralizing global marketing materials to ensure consistent access across all divisions and a marketing and sales playbook that detailed sales platforms and marketing initiatives, serving as an essential resource for new team members.

Mrs. Barnhart holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design from Shepherd University and an MBA with a marketing concentration from Colorado Technical University. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and baking a range of sweet treats in the kitchen.

Non-Executive Directors

Adam Cook

Non-Executive Chairman
Managing Partner & Chief investment officer – culper capital partners

Mr. Cook is a co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at Culper Capital Partners (“CCP”).

Before co-founding Culper Capital Partners, he served as Majority Shareholder, Chairman & CEO of Glebar Company (“Glebar”), a role which he held from April 2013 to March 2020. Under Mr. Cook’s leadership, Glebar, a diversified industrial and niche medical machinery and aftermarket solutions business, grew revenue and EBITDA substantially. In March of 2020, Glebar was sold to Arcline Investment Management, a $4 billion growth-oriented private equity fund, driving significant value for management and shareholders. Adam continues to advise the Company on strategic organic growth opportunities and acquisition targeting.

Before Glebar, Mr. Cook was the Head of Investment Banking for Phoenix Capital Resources, a national boutique focused on middle market mergers and acquisitions and private placement transactions. At Phoenix, Adam worked with many family- and entrepreneur-owned businesses to help them effectuate and complete mergers, sales or raise capital. Prior to Phoenix, Mr. Cook held senior positions with firms focused on M&A, capital raising, financing restructurings, and other transaction advisories. In 2012, Adam was awarded the distinguished “40 Under 40” Award from the M&A Advisor.

Mr. Cook holds a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island. Adam sits on the Board of Directors of Medical Manufacturing Technologies, The Producto Group, and various not-for-profit organizations.

Kevin Wilson

Board Member
Partner & Chief Operating Officer – Culper Capital Partners

Mr. Kevin M. Wilson is the Chief Operating Officer, Portfolio Manager and a co-founder of Culper Capital Partners. Prior to CCP, Mr. Wilson had a twenty-year career at several top investment banks as a fixed income trader. He was most recently a Director at BNP Paribas, focusing on Emerging Markets since 2013. Mr. Wilson was a market-maker to Fortune 500 companies and institutional clients in FX spot and forwards. Kevin built a profitable franchise and fostered trusting relationships with many of the bank’s top clients in the Americas, Latin America & Europe, while finding solutions for their hedging needs. Prior to joining BNP, Kevin was Vice President of Emerging Markets Trading in FX Spot and Forwards at Commerzbank in NY since 2009. Before this, he was a Vice President at Credit Agricole in FX Emerging Market trading. Kevin started his trading career at Credit Suisse in 2001, where he worked on the Fixed Income Proprietary Trading, and G10 Spot desks, until 2007.

Mr. Wilson received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Siena College in 2000. In 2006 he earned his MBA in Finance and Business Economics, with specializations in Investment Management and International Finance, from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.

Declan Smyth

Board Member
President, Franchise – Viant Medical

Mr. Smyth is currently the President (Franchise) at Viant Medical, a global leader in Medical Device contract manufacturing. Prior to this, Mr. Smyth was President of the Advanced Surgical and Orthopedic division at Integer. His career experience spans more than 25 years in Medical Device and complex manufacturing environments. Over this time, Mr. Smyth has developed an extensive knowledge of manufacturing and assembly technologies and processes, serving multiple regulated industries.

Declan has held leadership positions in operations, engineering, commercial, marketing, general management, and R&D. He also has significant, hands-on experience in Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity, participating and leading on both the buy and sell side of multiple transactions.

Mr. Smyth holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University. He also is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and is Program Management Professional (PMP).

Declan enjoys spending quality time with his wife, two sons and his daughter, especially doing outdoor activities, camping, fishing, and traveling. He is avid athlete, having competed in multiple triathlons, including the ironman distance.

Dean Schauer

Board Member
CEO & President, Confluent Medical Technologies

Mr. Schauer will continue in his current role as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Confluent Medical Technologies, a position he has held since 2013. Prior to Confluent, he held the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager for Accellent’s Cardiovascular Business.

Dean has also advanced from roles as Executive Vice President of Operations and Engineering, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Customer Operations, Vice President of Engineering and Quality, Director of Program Management, and Engineering Manager.

Mr. Schauer holds a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. In addition, he holds a certification in Six Sigma methodology, further showcasing his commitment to quality and process improvement.

JEFF GOBLE

NON-EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT & CEO, ARTEREX

Mr. Goble is a co-founder and President & CEO of Arterex, a diversified global outsourced contract development and manufacturing company focused on serving global MedTech OEM’s as well as leading medical technology innovators. Prior to Arterex, he was also a co-founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of Providien, LLC, a diversified manufacturer of medical devices and outsourced manufacturing services for the life sciences industry which was sold to Carlisle Companies in 2019.

Mr. Goble previously held executive roles at Medegen, Inc. and The Tech Group, bringing extensive experience in strategic business development, contract manufacturing, and product commercialization across the medical and consumer industries.

Mr. Goble holds a B.S. in Political Science from Arizona State University. In addition, he has served on the board of various public and private companies.