Paul Aultman

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Position: President
Education: Michigan State University
Experience: Accounting and Tax Preparation for sixteen years. In the plastics industry for twelve years prior to starting Vantage Plastics. Board Member of the Great Lakes Manufacturers’ Association (formerly the Saginaw Manufacturers Association), member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, and member of the Mid Michigan Manufacturing Coalition
Years at Vantage: 13 years
Hobbies/Interests/Family:  Raised on a family farm and still enjoy working on the farm as time permits, enjoy anything dealing with the outdoors, gardening, and building projects. Highly involved in church activities including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and midweek children’s program “God Rocks”. Part of a launch team for a new church launch (FaithWay Church) in Saginaw, Midland, Bay City area. Also involved with The Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis programs for the Mid Michigan Community, and Youth Lay Speaking. Spending quality time with his wife, two children and one Korean exchange student.

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Darrell Tiedeman

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Position: Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Education: Ferris State University, Plastics Engineering Technology
Experience: 13 years of injection molding and vacuum forming; process engineer, project engineer, program manager, sales
Years at Vantage: 4 years
Hobbies/Interests/Family: Enjoys hunting, snowmobiling and spending time with his wife and two children and soon to be third

Scott Zietz

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Position: Plant Manager
Experience: Seventeen years of thermoforming experience.
Years at Vantage: Ten years
Hobbies/Interests/Family: Landscaping and woodworking. Spending time with his wife and three children.

Dave Edwards

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Position: Production Scheduling/Production Procurement
Education: B.S. from Michigan State University and CPIM from APICS.
Experience: Production Experience at Dell Computers, Xplore Technologies, and Plastic Trim International
Years at Vantage: Since October of 2009
Hobbies/Interests/Family: WWII Collectibles, Classic British Motorcycles, CN/GTW Railroads, Target Shooting, RC-Drone Aircraft flight; married with two new grandchildren

Elliott Buchanan

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Position: Estimating/Engineering
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology, Math Minor Central Michigan University
Experience: Engineering, Project Management, Estimating
Years at Vantage: 5 ½ years
Hobbies/Interests/Family: Snowmobiling, construction, boating; Married with one daughter and one addition on the way

Steve Beyersdorf

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Position: Designer/Engineering
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University)
Experience: Fifteen years in the thermoforming industry, twelve of which as a designer
Years at Vantage: 3 years
Hobbies/Interests/Family: Computers, Family; Married with one daughter

Daryl Parker

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Position: Engineering/Sales
Education: B.S. in Packaging from Michigan State University
Experience: Engineering in automotive packaging for 22 years including thermoforming, injection molding and die cutting.
Years at Vantage: 12 years

Cheryl Goin

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Position: Sales Engineer
Education: B.S. in Packaging from Michigan State University
Experience: Twenty one years in the automotive material handling industry
Years at Vantage: Thirteen years

Marv Erdman

Position: Sales Engineer
Experience: Thirty-seven years in the thermoforming and manufacturing fields.
Years at Vantage: Four years.

Aaron Hoyt

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Position: I.T. Manager
Education: SUNY Canton-AAS Computer Information Systems
Experience: Five years as an IT Manager and Database Administrator before joining Vantage. PC Repair and Network maintenance.
Years at Vantage: Five years
Hobbies/Interests/Family: Earned the Eagle Scout Award as a youth and continue to enjoy involvement in Boy Scouts of America as a Scout Master. Amateur Radio, auto mechanics. Enjoys quality time with his three children and has a deep commitment to Jesus Christ through his religion that forms a solid base for all other aspects of his life.

Charles Streeter

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Position: Quality Manager
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an A.S. in Drafting and Design from Lake Superior State University
Experience: Thirteen years experience in manufacturing including blow molding, injection molding, assembly, welding, die-casting, machining and interior trim.
Years at Vantage: 2 years
Hobbies/Interest/Family: Woodworking, outdoor activities and enjoying time with family

Greg Wood

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Position: Process Engineer
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Experience: Engineering, Thermoforming
Years at Vantage: 2.5 years

Joan Morrow

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Position: Accountant
Education: BS Business Administration
Years at Vantage: Nine years
Hobbies/Interests/Family: Painting, knitting, crocheting and hunting. Township trustee and Treasurer for the local Crime Stoppers Organization and Omer/Arenac Fire Board.

Shirley Shelson

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Position: Human Resources Director
Education: BA in Business Management from Northwood University
Experience: Thirty years in the human resources field
Years at Vantage: 2 ½ years
Hobbies/Interests/Family: Member of the American Society of Employers (ASE); volunteer work with Boy Scouts of America and International Student Exchange; administrative clerk for Pinconning Fraser Fire Department and active member of church. Resides with her husband and two Golden Retrievers. Mother to three adult children.