Meet Our Team

Shawn joined the Viking Plastics team in 2005 and currently serves as President and CEO. He works closely with sales, estimating, and program launch teams to identify solutions for customer needs and opportunities. Shawn also leads Viking’s 2 Second Lean initiatives and culture development across its facilities. He holds AS and BS degrees in Plastics Engineering Technology from Penn State Behrend.

Beth joined the Viking Plastics team in 2010, bringing over 20 years of manufacturing experience, including her previous role as Controller at Erie Plastics. As Controller, she oversees accounting, budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, and supports Viking’s HR and IT departments across all three facilities. Beth holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Penn State Behrend.

Bob joined the Viking Plastics team in 2011 as Quality Manager and currently serves as Director of Operations. He brings extensive manufacturing experience across automotive, HVAC, filtration, home improvement, furniture, and other industries. Bob is passionate about building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and creating meaningful change throughout the organization.

Alec Grazier joined the Viking Plastics team in 2024 and currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing. With nine years of experience in injection molding at Tier 1 automotive suppliers, Alec brings expertise in program management, account management, business development, and global leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and leads Viking’s efforts to expand its customer base and capabilities across automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.

Amanda joined the quality team at Viking Plastics in March of 2011. She has over 15+ years of experience in plastic injection molding and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Amanda has worked with many of the top global leaders in the automotive industry including Chrysler and Ford Motor Company, and is well versed in AIAG and TS/ISO standards and requirements.

Kenny is the tooling manager at Viking Plastics and has been here for 12 years. Before joining the team, Kenny worked at Kellems & Coe Tool for 23 years. In his current role, Kenny takes care of sales, quoting, scheduling, and ready sales orders for invoicing the tooling business. Kenny is most passionate about future growth in his role at Viking.

Jimmy joined the plastics industry in 1999 and is certified in Scientific Injection Molding. He has held a variety of manufacturing, technical, supervisory, and management roles throughout his career. At Viking Plastics, Jimmy works across departments and with customers to support new product development and production while helping advance the company’s strategic goals. He is passionate about continuous improvement and creating opportunities for employees to make a difference.

Jason joined the Viking Plastics team in 2022 as Production Manager, bringing over 27 years of leadership experience, including 17 years in manufacturing. He brings extensive experience across all aspects of production and focuses on clear performance expectations, continuous improvement, and developing strong teams. Jason holds an associate degree in wildlife management technologies from Penn State, along with additional coursework in business management, environmental science, safety, and Six Sigma.

Rene joined the Viking Plastics team in 2012 and serves as an Account Manager, focusing on growing new business and supporting existing accounts. He is passionate about understanding customer needs, collaborative problem-solving, and building strong customer relationships. Rene holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

Scott DesAutel joined the Viking Plastics team in 2025 as a Sales Account Manager, bringing 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has worked with major OEMs including Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, and Class 5–8 heavy truck manufacturers, with extensive experience in account management and customer partnerships. Scott focuses on developing new opportunities, solving customer challenges, and building strong relationships that drive growth for Viking and its customers.

Shana joined the Viking Plastics team in 2015 as Marketing Coordinator and currently serves as Marketing Manager. She oversees marketing and advertising campaigns, sales and marketing data, social media, the Viking Plastics website, promotional materials, and trade shows. Shana holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Penn State Behrend and an MBA from Clarion University.

Ashley joined the Viking Plastics team in 2026 as Senior Program Manager, bringing experience in plastics engineering, tooling, and program management. A 2021 graduate of Penn State Behrend, Ashley leads programs from concept through production while collaborating with internal and external teams to drive successful results and continuous improvement. She is passionate about applying her experience in plastics, tooling, and design to support Viking’s customers and team.

Isaiah joined Viking Plastics in 2018 and brings over a decade of experience in the injection molding industry. He holds a Plastics Technology & Engineering certificate from the American Injection Molding Institute and has training in GD&T, IATF 16949, and Lean manufacturing. Isaiah is passionate about continuous improvement, strong team collaboration, and building lasting partnerships.

Marie joined the Viking Plastics team in 2024 as the Purchasing Agent. With over 8 years of experience in manufacturing, including roles in the power generation and aircraft industries, she brings a wealth of expertise to her position. In her current role, Marie ensures that purchasing raw materials occurs cost-effectively and timely. She collaborates with vendors to secure cost-friendly pricing, enhancing Viking’s market competitiveness. Marie is dedicated to maintaining optimal raw material inventory levels, recognizing it as fundamental to her role. She holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Fredonia.

Lisa has over 15 years of experience in the custom injection molding plastic industry, primarily in customer service and account management. She joined the Viking Plastics team in March 2022 as a Customer Service Assistant. In her role, Lisa processes customer inquiries regarding production availability, handles complaint resolution, and manages non-EDI customer service responsibilities primarily outside of the automotive industry. Lisa provides exceptional customer service developing great relationships with current and new customers. Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in marketing, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Julie’s experience as a buyer in the foodservice industry makes her an exceptional customer service representative at Viking Plastics. She is driven to provide excellent communication and customer satisfaction. She manages customer inquiries, production schedules and product availability. Her goal is to continue building on relationships with Viking

Plastic’s customers and developing new ones. Julie has an associate degree in business administration from Jamestown Community College.

Bev has worked in Customer Service at Viking Plastics Kentucky for 20+ years. She performs various tasks in customer service, including scheduling, receptionist duties, and sales. She is very passionate about scheduling and customer service and loves the team she works with.

Debbie joined the Viking Plastics team in 2011 and currently serves as Quality Manager, bringing over 30 years of manufacturing experience in injection molding. She began her career at Viking as a machine operator and advanced through roles including shift supervisor and production manager. Debbie is a certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Internal Auditor and focuses on quality assurance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. She is passionate about supporting Viking’s success and embracing its 2 Second Lean culture.