The Solution Squad

Morgan Fraga

Director of Customer Service & Solutions

Director of Customer Service and Solutions at Circle-Prosco. She has been passionate about process optimization since she presented a Taguchi method experiment to optimize pie crust as her fifth-grade science fair project.

Jeff Blain of Circle-Prosco Inc.

Jeff Blain

Regional Manager

Regional Manager at Circle-Prosco. Resourceful manufacturing nut that loves to meet new people, learn about their processes, and develop creative solutions to move them forward. His kids call him MacGyver for a reason, and as you can see it’s not about the mullet!

Kasinath Nayak

Senior Product Lubricant Manager

Kas Nayak is a Sr. Product Manager in Lubricants at Circle-Prosco, Inc. His vast knowledge of polymer/plastics, lubricants, and metal working fluids contributes to the creation of a wide range of valuable products. He has a Ph.D. in Physical / Polymer Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati. He finds joy in yoga and meditation and likes fishing and travel.

Marcell Carter

Quality Control Technician

Marcell Carter is a Quality Control Technician at Circle-Prosco, Inc. His proficiency and skills in the lab help the company easily maintain quality assurance throughout the industrial coating, heat exchanger lubricant, and HVAC lubricant production process. Marcell graduated from John Marshall in Chicago and spends his free time doing automotive maintenance and detailing.

Erik Reinhart

Senior Account Manager

Senior Account Manager for Circle-Prosco with a focus in the appliance and agricultural equipment industries. He has learned that once you enter the coatings industry, you just never leave it, but instead spend your time gathering experience and knowledge with the hope that one day you can transfer that knowledge to others.

Mike Pypiak

Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager for Circle-Prosco responsible for business development and technical service, focusing on chemical pretreatment. A decade of hands-on experience serving a variety of industries enables him to be an asset to his customers. Whether it is creating ways to reduce operating costs or troubleshooting on the line, Mike can guide you through the process.

Perry Landers

Product Lubricant Manager

Perry Landers is a Product Manager in Lubricants at Circle-Prosco, Inc. His expertise in lubricants and rust preventatives contributes to the creation of a variety of products. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and enjoys golf and gardening in his free time.

Rashid Zakeri

Senior Principal Scientist

Rashid Zakeri is a Sr. Principal Scientist at Circle-Prosco, Inc. His leadership and guidance in the research and development of our industrial coating, heat exchanger lubricant, and HVAC lubricant products is key to the success of his tech team. He is an expert in materials/surface science. He has a Master of Science from Southern Illinois University and from Indiana University. He spends his spare time enjoying life with his family.

Bill Morton

Product Application Manager

Bill Morton is the Production Application Manager at Circle-Prosco, Inc. He is a CPI product expert; using his vast knowledge of our products and excellent technical service to guide new clients to select the right products for their application. He works with clients to ensure they get excellent training and troubleshooting in the use of CPI industrial coating, heat exchanger lubricant, and HVAC lubricant products and helps them use those products appropriately and efficiently. He has a Bachelor of Science from Wheaton College and enjoys bicycle riding, hiking, reading, traveling, and seeing family in his free time.

Clement Anyadiegwu

Senior Product Development Chemist

Kas Nayak is a Sr. Product Manager in Lubricants at Circle-Prosco, Inc. His vast knowledge of polymer/plastics, lubricants, and metal working fluids contributes to the creation of a wide range of valuable products. He has a Ph.D. in Physical / Polymer Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati. He finds joy in yoga and meditation and likes fishing and travel.

Mike Thomas

Senior Technical Support Representative

Mike Thomas is a Sr. Technical Support Representative at Circle-Prosco, Inc. His extensive knowledge of electrodeposition coatings, powder and liquid coatings, metal surface pretreatment, and application equipment is what makes him great at his work. He has over 30 years of experience in the finishing field, proving he is an excellent resource and problem solver. He went to San Jose State University and the University of Akron for business administration. In his free time, he works on cars and other mechanical projects and runs a hobby farm.

Chris Landvay

Product Development Chemist

Chris Landvay is a Product Development Scientist at Circle-Prosco, Inc. His knowledge and experience as well as his expertise in biochemistry are important factors that further product development and maintain profitable and efficient processes. He has a Bachelor of Science from Oakland University and enjoys sports, cars, and spending time with his family.

Phil Kelley

Technical Service Manager

Phil Kelley is the Technical Service Manager at Circle-Prosco, Inc. He is a technical service expert, specializing in finishing line operation and management. He uses his expertise to help clients problem solve line issues and improve production efficiency. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan and takes joy in recording and playing music in his free time.

Rosa Hunt

Chemist Technician

Rosa Hunt is a Chemist Technician at Circle-Prosco, Inc. Her expertise in chemistry and lubricants makes her a valuable part of the chemist team. She has a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Indiana University and enjoys cooking, painting, skating, and gaming in her free time.

Savanah Craig

Chemist Technician

Savanah Craig is a Chemist Technician in Lubricants at Circle-Prosco, Inc. Her work in the lab helps to maintain an excellent standard of operation. Her expertise in chemistry and sustainability makes her a valuable member of the tech team. She has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. She is involved in rescuing animals and enjoys gaming and hiking in her free time.