Our team is made up of experienced, responsive problem-solvers – carefully selected and empowered to deliver real results. Whether it’s your first call or your hundredth order, you’ll always talk to someone who knows their stuff and is ready to help.
Leadership Team
Rachel McGrath
Chief Executive Officer
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As CEO of Tower Products, Rachel focuses on long-term growth and innovation. While the leadership team oversees day-to-day operations, she concentrates her efforts on strategic initiatives including marketing, product development, acquisitions, and finance. Her background bridges deep technical expertise with commercial insight, driving Tower’s continued success in the pressroom chemistry space. Rachel holds a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Matt McGrath
Integration Lead
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Matt McGrath is Merger Integration Lead at Tower Products. In this role, he is responsible for successfully integrating Tower’s merger with Nova Pressroom Products. He also has responsibility for outsourced service vendors and leads special projects. Matt brings nearly 15 years of experience in management consulting and merger integration to the Tower team, he holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business and is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin.
Frank Newman
Vice President of Operations
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Frank leads all elements of Operations at Tower Products. He focuses on delivering consistent quality and performance across manufacturing operations, supporting Tower’s mission to be a trusted partner in pressroom chemistry.
With a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 36 years of experience in the Graphic Arts industry, Frank brings deep technical knowledge and hands-on leadership to the team.
John Starr
Product & Pricing Manager
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As Product & Pricing Manager, John focuses on developing smart pricing strategies and a well-curated product offering—ensuring Tower delivers exceptional value to partners and customers in a dynamic industry. He applies a strong background in data analysis and hands on experience in sales, account management, and operations. John holds an MBA from Baruch College and is a graduate of the University of St. Andrews.
Sales Team
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Ken Aikin
Technical Sales Representative
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Ken is Tower’s Southeast Technical Sales Representative. He is an expert in mechanical diagnostics, color management, and workflow optimization, and provides technical advice and troubleshooting to Tower’s pressroom customers and our dealer partners. Ken began his journey as a press operator over forty years ago – this technical background gives him the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and be a trusted problem-solver for his clients.
Dennis Johnson
Technical Sales Representative
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Dennis is Tower’s Midwest Technical Sales Representative. He is an expert in pressroom equipment and chemistry and provides technical advice and troubleshooting to Tower’s pressroom customers and our dealer partners. Dennis brings over forty years of experience in all elements of the printing industry, beginning as a press operator and later as a technical product manager and sales representative.
Steve Kanon
Technical Sales Representative
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Steve is Tower’s Mountain Region Technical Sales Representative. He is an expert in pressroom equipment and chemistry and provides technical advice and troubleshooting to Tower’s pressroom customers and our dealer partners. Steve brings over forty years of experience in all elements of the printing industry, beginning as a press operator and later as a technical product manager and sales representative.
Mark Principato
Technical Sales Representative
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Mark is a Technical Sales Representative at Tower, where he is an expert in Tower’s flexographic offerings. Over the last fifteen years at Tower Products, Mark has developed expertise in offset, rotary screen, gravure, and dry offset printing, and supports Tower’s pressroom customers and dealer partners nationwide.
Chris Schwab
Senior Inside Sales Representative
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Chris is a Senior Inside Sales Representative at Tower Products. She maintains strong relationships with our dealer partners across the US, providing product advice, assisting with purchasing, and coordinating technical support when needed. Chris has expert knowledge of fountain solutions, washes, and specialty products, and has been a member of the Tower team for over 25 years.
Don Struck
Technical Sales Representative
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Don is Tower’s Northeast Technical Sales Representative. He is an expert in pressroom equipment and chemistry and provides technical advice and troubleshooting to Tower’s pressroom customers and our dealer partners. Don has been serving New Jersey and the Northeast region for over fourty years, beginning his career as a press operator before growing into a sales and technical service role.
Kristin Kott
Business Development
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Kristin has over 15 years of experience in product and business development, with a background in PPE, automotive, print, and sustainability. Known as the “Queen of Wipes,” she’s led and consulted for top wipe brands. She is the president of the Michigan chapter of “LinkedIn Local” and advocates for going plastic-free – wipes included – within the next decade.
Greg Rose
Sales Director, Coatings & Silicones
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Following Nova Pressroom Products’ merger with Tower Products, Greg now leads sales for Tower’s Coatings and Silicones division. With over 15 years of leadership at Nova – including roles as CEO, VP of Sales, and Sales Manager – he brings deep expertise in strategic growth, market expansion, and high-performance chemical solutions. Greg holds a BSBA from The Ohio State University.
Scott Shotwell
Technical Sales Representative
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Scott is a Tower Technical Sales Representatives for the Northeastern Region, covering Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. He has over 30 years of experience in the printing industry, having worked as a Pressman, QC Lab Chemist, Color Matcher, and Technical Application Manager. Scott joined Tower to promote products he has personally used and believes are the best in the industry.
Easton Site Team
Kelly Mauro
Finance Administrator
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Kelly is Tower’s Easton Site Financial Controller. Since joining Tower in 1998, she has continuously expanded her skill set through ongoing education and professional development. Kelly ensures that all financial operations – including accounts payable, receivable, and invoicing – are accurate, timely, and up to date, helping maintain the financial integrity and efficiency of Tower’s day-to-day operations. She is a graduate of Allentown Business School and Berkley Business School.
Chas Gunderman
Director of Production
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As Director of Production at Tower Products, Chas oversees the entire production department, as well as shipping and inventory control. He brings a solid foundation in operations and logistics, and has been critical in building Tower’s reputation for reliability and performance during his 39 years with Tower Products.
Susan Paci
Purchasing Manager
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Susan Paci is a seasoned Purchasing Manager with 18 years at Tower Products, LLC. She specializes in procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and cost control. Known for ensuring consistent material flow and production support, Susan drives efficiency and quality in fast-paced manufacturing environments through strong vendor partnerships and strategic sourcing.
Jason Conover
Product Supervisor, Easton
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As Production Supervisor at Tower Products Easton, Jason oversees our blending room operations, including batch scheduling, production, and ensuring product quality. He plays an integral role in training Tower’s production team and ensuring a safe working environment for everyone., and team training & safety. Jason has been critical in building Tower’s reputation for reliability and performance during his 35 years with Tower Products.
Jacksonville Site Team
Veda Harless
Finance Administrator
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Veda is Tower’s Jacksonville Site Financial Controller. She ensures that all financial operations – including accounts payable, receivable, and invoicing – are accurate, timely, and up to date, helping maintain the financial integrity and efficiency of Tower’s day-to-day operations. Veda brings extensive experience in small business finance and office management, and holds a BGS from Jacksonville University.
Juran “Red” Sampson
Operations Manager, Jacksonville
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As Operations Manager of Tower’s Jacksonville site, Red oversees production and warehouse operations of the Jacksonville facility. He ensures a safe and efficient production environment and delivers the high-quality products that Tower is known for. Red has more than 20 years of chemical blending & warehousing experience and holds an AS degree in Electronics Technology.
Holly Paul
Jacksonville Materials Manager
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Holly is Tower’s Jacksonville site Materials Manager, responsible for purchasing and inventory control. Holly strives to keep inventory in the supply chain at effective levels to meet customer demands, minimize costs and optimize efficiency. Holly has 42 years of experience in the Graphic Arts Industry.
Daniel Badger
Compliance and Technical Officer
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Daniel leads implementation of Tower’s safety and quality control programs. In this role, he develops safety protocols, operating procedures, and quality control methods to ensure that Tower’s operations meet or exceed industry best practice. Daniel also brings to Tower a background in chemistry, and provides support in formulation and trouble-shooting for our product lines.
Eric Krech
Shipping Manager, Jacksonville
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As Shipping Manager of Tower’s Jacksonville site, Eric manages all aspects of the shipping and receiving processes, from documentation to coordinating with carriers and the warehouse staff. He is part of the link between Tower’s internal operations and its external delivery network. Eric brings over 25 years of management experience to the Tower team.