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Kevin has over 25 years of experience within the flexible packaging industry. His expertise is in the areas of blown film extrusion, injection molding and thermal lamination. He has sourcing experience in the areas of polyethylene resin and film substrates, as well as post-consumer resin sourcing. He previously led global supplier sourcing greater than $100 million and obtained over $5 million in savings from existing and alternative suppliers.  Providing risk mitigation strategies for secure supply chain management, as well as sourcing negotiation are among Kevin’s strengths.

Paul brings over ten years of broad hydrocarbon industry expertise including resin trading, sales and marketing, international business development, risk management, hedging programs, fundamental and quantitative analysis across the entire plastics supply chain. He is driven to achieve profitable results through market research, customer focus, development of sustainable key customers and supplier relationships. His early career started in project management, planning, procurement, and operations management.

Brian is the Senior Market Analyst for the resin group at RTI. Based in the global energy hub of Houston, Texas, Brian has worked within the petrochemical and resin industry for nearly 20 years as a market and research analyst. In addition to his work as an analyst, Brian’s expertise includes market engagement, product development, sales & marketing, and contract negotiation. He has covered resin markets for companies such as S&P Global, ICIS and IHS. Prior to joining RTI in 2022, Brian served as the Director of Market Intelligence for The Plastics Exchange.

Mark brings over four decades of plastics industry expertise, spanning applications development, technical sales, marketing, and strategic sourcing. He has deep knowledge of engineering resins and feedstock markets, with a specialization in PVC, PET, ABS, PC, nylons, and acetal. Mark is known for developing detailed cost models that connect feedstock volatility and global supply dynamics to actual resin pricing—helping buyers optimize their procurement strategies with clarity and confidence.

With over 45 years in the plastics industry, Lowell is a trusted authority on polypropylene and feedstock markets. He plays a key role in expanding RTi’s strategic partnerships and leads our collaboration with PureCycle Technologies (PCT). Throughout his career, Lowell has advised major buyers on resin sourcing, market timing, and risk mitigation—always bringing a practical, data-backed approach to complex supply chain challenges.

Michael recently joined RTi and has over 12 years in the thermoplastic resin and compound industry, working with commodity resins, engineered resin and compounds in a wide array of market and applications.  He previously led business development and account management activity for a custom thermoplastic compounder, responsible for over $50 million of organic sales growth over his career and managing territories of $30 million in average yearly sales. Michael leads RTi’s ResinSmart new business development, utilizing established networks as well as disciplined prospecting campaigns.

Bob is an accomplished business leader with 30 years of expertise in global business development, management consulting, sales & business development, and project management.  He has experience leading businesses in the USA and Canada and has delivered client solutions throughout Asia and Australia. He joined RTi after running his own startup private equity firm for 13 years as the Chief Operating Officer, raising over $365 million from high-net-worth investors.