Our mission is why we exist.
Phoscrete's mission is to develop, produce, and deliver
quality products that solve important problems
for our customers and for the public good.
Our values define who we are,
what we stand for, and how we behave.
Gratitude
Appreciate
and respect
everyone's time
and trust. Listen
to understand.
Collaboration
Work together as a team and with our partners. Share ideas and knowledge. Learn and improve.
Excellence
Expect and deliver
quality outcomes on
every installation,
on every project,
every time.
Impact
Make a difference:
for our company,
for our families,
for our customers,
and for the world.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Why is Phoscrete exceptional? It all starts with exceptional concrete products and exceptional people.
Every Phoscrete Team member practices the value of listening to you to understand your needs before we propose solutions.
Phoscrete isn't always the best solution to every problem, and we are honest about that. If you need to repair damaged concrete, there's a good chance that Phoscrete is a good fit for some of your projects.
We manufacture products you can count on to work consistently with every batch. Quality control touches every company process.
We respect your schedule, and we deliver on time.
Installation support coordinates with your team to meet and discuss best practices to perform successful concrete repairs specific to your project. We educate your team to be equipped with the right tools and to be prepared with clear expectations.
Jean Tremblay |
Jeano was co-founder of Stellar Materials, Phoscrete's parent company. He is the inventor and original patent-holder for Phoscrete's MPC technology. He designed the original formulas and best practice installation methods for all Phoscrete flagship MALP products.
Jeano had an amazing career and lived a colorful life. He loved Credence Clearwater Revival and Bloody Mary's. Our cartoon mascot was designed based on his likeness (beard and ponytail included). Today, he soldiers on as a proud and still animated member of our team. |
Brian Mintz |
Brian began working for Phoscrete's parent company in 2003. He became SVP when Phoscrete spun off as a separate corporation in 2011. He became General Manger in 2017 when Jeano passed away.
Brian is a respected leader in the bridge and pavement preservation community. He is a voting member of ICRI Committee 320 – Materials and Methods, an industry member of NTPEP RSCP committee, and vice chair for industry of TSP2-Bridge southeast regional partnership. Brian is also chair of the TSP2 Innovative Technology Demonstrations (ITD) Working Group; whose mission is to open the path for innovative solutions to the bridge and pavement preservation community. Brian graduated from The University of Michigan with a Bachelor of General Studies degree, and now he is finally a General (Manager). Brian loves his job leading Phoscrete, and he cherishes time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His meditation practice is 50 years old. He enjoys beach activities, concerts, and festivals (Pearl Jam is his favorite), and sipping quality tequila. |
Kyle Bartfay |
Kyle joined Phoscrete in 2017. He previously worked with fast-paced, high-volume sales companies.
Kyle manages our sales employees, manufacturer’s sales representatives, and distributors around the world Kyle leads our State DOT Maintenance and Asset Management market outreach. When not working at Phoscrete, or working out, you may find him with an IPA in hand. He enjoys jam-band concerts (especially Umphrey's McGee), rooting for the Dolphins, and spending quality time with his family. |
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Don Visel |
Don joined Phoscrete in 2013 and holds the world record for mixing the most pails of Phoscrete.
Don's many years of experience in concrete and construction make him a perfect fit to support our customers on installations large and small. He is also involved in our product and equipment research, testing and implemention. In his free time, Don loves spending time with his wife and his daughter, hunting, and boating, He roots for the Detroit Lions, enjoys Coors Light, and digs Led Zeppelin. |
Erica Gerhart |
Erica began her career with Phoscrete in 2015, and helps our company grow in all aspects, managing Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
Erica graduated from The University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) with a psychology degree. She launched her career in advertising, working for several advertising and marketing agencies before finding her home with Phoscrete. Erica loves hanging out with family and friends - especially her children, Hudson and Hazel! She practices yoga and enjoys wine and live music (her favorite is the Foo Fighters). |
Jorge Giro |
Jorge joined Phoscrete in 2021. He previously worked for a large asphalt and aggregate company.
Jorge manages quality control, supports order fulfillment, and coordinates research and product development. He enjoys Spanish music: rumba, Flamenco, classical guitar, and the Gypsy Kings (just don't call them his favorite!). Jorge believes the Miami Dolphins will become Super Bowl champions in his lifetime, preferably sooner rather than later! |
John Churchman |
John joined Phoscrete in 2021, bringing his 36 years of program and operations management experience to the Phoscrete Team. He managed large scale programs for major defense contractors.
John was instrumental in launching Phoscrete's materials requirements planning system and moving our packaging operations to Chicago, John serves on Phoscrete's Board of Directors and serves as a mentor to the sales and finance teams. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BS in Engineering and earned his MBA from Nova Southeastern University. John roots for all Tampa Bay teams (Rays, Bucs, and Bolts), loves cycling, Tom Petty and vodka martinis. |
Marlen La Paz |
Marlen serves on Phoscrete's Board of Directors and brings her 17 years of program and people management skills at PricewaterhouseCoopers to the Phoscrete Team.
She insists that every meeting wrap up with clearly defined project goals and delivery dates. Marlen graduated from the University of South Florida. She roots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Miami Heet, and the USF Bulls. She is the best Abuela to her two grandchildren and is a fitness enthusiast. When working out (or sipping wine), Marlen grooves to the music of Prince, Taylor Swift, Sofi Tucker, Post Malone, and The Rolling Stones, to name a few. |
