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The Perlick Leadership Team works with the Board of Directors and the Perlick Family Council to collectively formulate strategic goals for the company’s continued growth while preserving the values and culture that are foundational to Perlick’s reputation for quality, performance, and integrity.

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Jeff Schwager

CEO

Jeff Schwager

CEO

A seasoned manufacturing executive and business leader, Jeff believes the opportunity to work with family businesses that want to remain privately held and grow through multigenerational transitions is very rewarding. Presented with an invitation to join the Perlick Corporation Board of Directors in 2018, he eagerly accepted and has committed to helping the company build on its history and grow to new heights.

Tom Nackers

Chief Technology & Experience Officer

Tom Nackers

Chief Technology & Experience Officer

An experienced IT professional, Tom has been leading the Perlick Corporation Information Technology team since October 2019. Driven to use technology to improve external and internal stakeholder experiences, service and support, he is a key contributor to the formulation and ongoing execution of Perlick’s digital strategy. Previously, he held IT leadership positions at Oshkosh Corporation and AT&T.

Jamie Boinski

Vice President, Human Resources

Jamie Boinski

Vice President, Human Resources

Jamie leads Perlick Corporation's human resources team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in developing and implementing HR programs and functions to achieve corporate goals. Jamie has a history of success in creating and executing strategic plans addressing talent development needs, performance and compliance training, labor relations, DE&I programs, and internal brand improvements, in addition to her extensive experience in recruiting and talent retention.

David Villar

Vice President, Operations, Engineering, Product Management

David Villar

Vice President, Operations, Engineering, Product Management

David leads Perlick Corporation’s manufacturing operations with an emphasis in Lean Manufacturing to drive efficient, service-oriented operations that support organizational growth and development. Before joining Perlick, he was a Director of Manufacturing at Bradley Corporation and held positions at General Electric Power & Water and Healthcare divisions.

Carrie Holewinski

Director of Finance & Controller

Carrie Holewinski

Director of Finance & Controller

Carrie joined Perlick in 2022 and leads Perlick’s accounting and finance functions, bringing her in-depth experience in cash flow management, forecasting, tax, financial reporting, acquisitions, international operations, and building efficient and motivated teams. Carrie has more than 15 years of experience with a focus in the manufacturing industry, advancing as an assurance manager at Baker Tilly before becoming Corporate Controller at Regal Ware and Glenn Rieder.

Mark Bergum

Board Co-Chair

Mark Bergum

Board Co-Chair

Focused on creating a company with the strong foundation to continue to thrive for the next 100 years, Mark is part of the fifth generation of family ownership at Perlick Corporation. Mark is a professional engineer at Tetra Tech concentrating on the evaluation of energy efficiency programs and projects. At Perlick, he serves on the Audit Committee.

Theodore “TJ” Perlick Molinari

Lead Family Board Member

Theodore “TJ” Perlick Molinari

Lead Family Board Member

As the lead voice for the family on the Board of Directors, TJ works with the board chair to ensure shareholder expectations are met and the company endures for the next generation. He also serves as corporate secretary and on the Audit Committee.

Laurie Bergum Navarro

Director of Employee Engagement and Family Board Member

Laurie Bergum Navarro

Director of Employee Engagement and Family Board Member

Drawn by the Perlick legacy and sharing the passion of keeping the company family owned, Laurie joined the company part-time in 2009 and took on a full-time role in 2018. In her role as a Perlick Corporation manager, she works directly with associates at all levels to create a culture that instills pride in the products the company makes and fosters an enduring commitment to quality.

David Perlick-Molinari

Family Board Member

David Perlick-Molinari

Family Board Member

David is part of the company’s fifth generation of family ownership. Honored to continue the legacy, he serves as an active member of the Perlick Corporation Board of Directors and as chairman of its Governance Committee. In addition to his roles at Perlick, he is a family-business founder in his own right (along with brother Robert) of YouTooCanWoo, an audio postproduction and music company in New York serving the arts, entertainment, and advertising industries worldwide.

Robert Perlick-Molinari

Family Board Member

Robert Perlick-Molinari

Family Board Member

As a member of the Perlick family and part of the fifth generation still actively involved in preserving the Perlick Corporation legacy, Robert focuses on shareholder and governance issues and making sure the company continues to lead the industry well into the next 100 years. He works alongside his brother David in their other family business as head of Label and A&R operations at Brooklyn-based music studio YouTooCanWoo, including directing the company’s new indie disco and house label, Toucan Sounds.

Todd Endres

Board Member

Todd Endres

Board Member

In keeping with his impressive career as a financial leader for manufacturing companies with strong cultures and employee engagement, Todd joined the Perlick Board of Directors in 2018. He brings his extensive professional experience—as well as a passion for family business—to bear in his fiduciary role as chairman of the Audit Committee. Currently, he is executive vice president, chief financial officer, treasurer, and secretary for Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc., a privately held company with annual sales in excess of $1 billion.

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