VISION & EXPERIENCE
Our leaders have an average
tenure of approximately 20 years.
Leadership Team
Kevin Mead
Chief Executive Officer
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Kevin Mead
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin joined SRI in 2014 as Chief Financial Officer, and was named CEO in 2015. He has significant financial and operational experience in the wholesale, importing, and distribution industries. He previously served as CFO & Treasurer of a Philadelphia-based global importing company with offices in Hong Kong and China. He was also Director, North America Business & Client Operations for an international consulting and professional services firm. Prior to that, he was VP & CFO of a $1.5B distribution and logistics company. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an Accounting major, and a Master of Arts degree in Theology. He also earned his Master of Business Administration degree through the Executive MBA program at Villanova University. Kevin currently serves as Member and Chair of an Advisory Board at Villanova University.
Randy Procopio
President
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Randy Procopio
President
Randy is President of SRI and has extensive experience in the sourcing and inventory management industry. Randy was instrumental in growing SRI from a small family-owned distributorship into an industry leader in global sourcing. The success of SRI was built upon his foundational leadership of quality and service. His development of strong relationships with both our customers and suppliers has been the catalyst for the growth and success of the company. Randy obtained his Bachelor’s degree in marketing from Philadelphia University.
Russell “Rusty” Procopio
Vice President
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Russell “Rusty” Procopio
Vice President
Rusty is Vice President of SRI and has been with the company for over 20 years. He has experience with international manufacturing, international trade, global supply chain, warehousing and distribution. Rusty currently oversees the growth of SRI business operations and our global footprint. Rusty attended DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.
Bob Beard
Distribution Manager
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Bob Beard
Distribution Manager
Bob joined SRI in 2000 as Operations Manager. He has over 35 years of experience in the warehousing and transportation industries. Bob believes in a hands-on approach towards inventory management and distribution, which has improved distribution efficiencies for SRI. He completed his Industrial Traffic Management certification from the Academy of Advanced Traffic.
Nancy Edinger
Director of Strategic Accounts
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Nancy Edinger
Director of Strategic Accounts
Nancy has been with SRI for over 20 years and has been an integral part of SRI’s growth in the global market. With prior experience in the procurement field, she has held multiple positions within the company including product management, sourcing, and quoting. She was named Director of Strategic Accounts in 2016. Nancy has successfully completed her SPSM (Senior Professional in Supply Management) Certification and continues to dedicate herself to learning and implementing best practices in supply management.
Dominick Esposito
Director, Quality & Engineering
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Dominick Esposito
Director, Quality & Engineering
Dominick joined SRI in 2012 as Director of Quality. With aerospace, medical device, pharmaceutical and semiconductor industry experience, he has lead quality and engineering teams in prior roles with large corporations to smaller start-ups in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previously, he was Quality Director of North America and Europe for a major manufacturer of industrial equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and held positions as Design & Development Engineer and Manager, Manufacturing and Quality Engineer, Manager and Director. Dominick has been named in and is responsible for several design patents.
Jim Richardson
Director of Global Sourcing & Logistics
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Jim Richardson
Director of Global Sourcing & Logistics
Jim joined SRI in 2021 as Director of Global Sourcing and Logistics. Jim has experience in Steel Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Medical Manufacturing. He has led multiple teams from large corporations to family owned businesses. Previously, he was Vice President of Global Procurement of and Aerospace Company for a global service provider. He holds a Bachelor in Business from Midway University. Jim is a Six Sigma Certified Greenbelt and Six Sigma Certified Trainer. Jim is certified in Toyota Production Systems and a certified internal auditor completing over 500 on-site audits.
Barbara Shimer
General Manager & Environmental Systems Manager
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Barbara Shimer
General Manager & Environmental Systems Manager
Barb has been a team member at SRI for over 30 years. She has worked in virtually every department at SRI, spending the vast majority of her years in procurement and sales roles. Over the years, Barb has assisted in various special projects and contributed to the overall success of SRI. Her experience and knowledge of the fastener industry, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and quality practices provides the foundation for her current position. Barb was promoted to General Manager in 2010 and also named Environmental Systems Manager in 2022. She is an active Board Member and Officer for MAFDA (Mid-Atlantic Fastener Distributors Association).
Jason Tschorn
Sales Manager
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Jason Tschorn
Sales Manager
Jason began with SRI in 2003, performing various functions within the shipping, receiving and packaging areas. During that time, he learned many of the manufacturing processes and value-added services that separate SRI from its competitors. Two years later, he moved to the Product Management group where he expanded his knowledge of both suppliers and customers. In 2007, he began working with inside and outside sales teams which provided him invaluable insight to providing timely and exceptional customer service. Jason was promoted to Sales Manager in 2018. He attended De Sales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.
Tim Urban
Director of Human Resources
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Tim Urban
Director of Human Resources
Tim joined SRI in 2023 as Human Resource Director. He has experience with accounting, budgeting, staffing and human resources across various industries. Tim’s early finance career included roles with Unisys and National Liberty Corporation. He has over 25 years’ experience in managing people operations with companies such as Comcast and Aramark. Tim also has 8 years agency staffing experience. While in this industry, Robert Half International recognized Tim as one of the top 50 staffing agency recruiters in the world.
Tim has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Penn State University. He also earned his Master’s in Management in Human Resource Strategies from Penn State.
Jeffrey Zinicola
Senior Manager, Agriculture Division
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Jeffrey Zinicola
Senior Manager, Agriculture Division
Jeff has been with SRI for over 20 years and was promoted to Senior Product Manager in 2010. He has successfully demonstrated his strengths in various practices including procurement, negotiation, inventory management, and quality. Jeff prides himself on finding new and creative ways to better serve our customers. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a business major from Penn State University, where he graduated with distinction.