Mike has over 10 years of manufacturing experience in the steel industry and over 5 years of experience in purchasing. He joined the Viking Plastics team in April 2022. As a purchasing agent, Mike works closely with several departments, including accounting, customer service, production scheduling, maintenance, sales and shipping/receiving. He is responsible for ordering all raw materials, components, boxes, and all maintenance, safety, and janitorial supplies. He’s most passionate about making sure the company has the right materials and supplies so employees can carry out their jobs effectively, while also getting the best service possible with vendors, whether it’s pricing, customer service or delivery times. Mike has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Edinboro University and has been married to his wife, Beth, for 15 years. They have two boys, Trenton and Hunter, and a yellow lab, Kelly, whom they consider the baby of the family.