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Meet the Wiley Metal Team

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ED WILEY
President/Owner

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ROB WILEY
VP/Owner

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MIKE WILEY
VP of Leadership Development

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BEN WILEY
Senior VP

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BRAD BATES
VP of Operations

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DAVID DUCHESNE
Director of Sales

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SCOTT MEYER
Director of Sales

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JOE MCPHEARSON
General Manager

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JERRY SHELBY
Purchasing Manager

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JEFF HARRELL
Project Manager

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TOM RETO
Controller

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MELODY BERRY
Warehouse Manager

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MARY WATERS
Customer Service

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DEBBI (JONES) LEACH
Subcontractor Manager, ASI Customer Service, Safety Manager

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PAMELA WALLACE
Customer Service

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BRET MARKLEY
Buyer, Engineer

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EVELYN SHERRON
MRP, Buyer

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RICK LISTON
Quality Manager

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DEIDRA STEPHENS
Warehouse Supervisor

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ELAINE MARLEY
Accounting Integrity

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KIMBERLY JOHNSON
Scheduling

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BECKY CAMPBELL
Human Resources Manager

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GLENDA ROWE
Accounting Coordinator

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TEQUILA WATERS
Door Shop Supervisor

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CURT RAFFENSPERGER
34th St. Site Manager

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KENNY BERRY
Wabash Rd Site Manager

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JUSTIN LUNDIUS
ASI Site Manager

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ED WILEY - President/Owner

Ed Wiley is President/Owner of Wiley Metal, which isn’t exactly the job he dreamed of. When he was five he wanted to be a fireman. Now he runs a company that makes parts for fire trucks, (among other things), so at least he came close.

Ed likes sports. He’s a big Indianapolis Colts fan, his favorite TV show is Sportscenter, and he’ll be first in line when they ask for volunteers for the US Olympic golf team. Speaking of golf, if they ever make a movie about his life, Ed would like to be played by Bill Murray, who played Carl Spackler in Caddyshack. If Ed hunts groundhogs he keeps quiet about it.

Ed’s been with Wiley since 1983. One piece of advice he tries to live by is this: be yourself and always be honest.

ROB WILEY - VP/Owner

Rob Wiley has been with the company since 1986 and carries the title of Vice President/Owner. Rob’s a Purdue Boilermakers fan although as a youngster he was more interested in being a race car mechanic than a football star.

Rob likes the classics, by which we mean MASH, the Eagles, and tie-dye clothing. He also says the best advice he’s ever been given is to believe in yourself. If Hollywood ever makes a biopic about Rob he’d like to be played by Dan Aykroyd. We’re picturing him and Ed as The Blues Brothers, but that won’t give him a reason to wear a tie-dye T-shirt!

MIKE WILEY - VP of Leadership Development

Mike Wiley manages inside sales and marketing. At five Mike thought he’d be a zookeeper so we’re wondering how different this job is! When not at work, Mike follows football and baseball, rooting for the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Cubs respectively.

When we asked Mike who he’d want on his team in the event of a zombie apocalypse, he asked for his wife because of her outdoor skills, and sons Liam, for his strength and bravery, and Grayson, for his martial arts skills.

Mike has been with Wiley since 2005 and the words of wisdom he tries to live by are: "Happy wife, happy life."

BEN WILEY - Senior VP

Ben Wiley is Director of Operations and has been with the company since 2012. That makes him something of a newbie at Wiley Metal!

Sportswise, Ben follows the Indiana Hoosiers and admits to an interest in curling. When he’s not watching football he likes to unwind in front of Game of Thrones, The Wire, or Breaking Bad. Someone once told Ben, “Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.” We know he took that to heart because he told us he’d like to see Zubaz pants stage a comeback! (Yes, we had to Google them too!)

BRAD BATES - VP of Operations

Brad Bates joined Wiley fresh out of college in 1997, and he doesn’t look a day older than he did back then. Brad has done a number of jobs here at Wiley and today he’s our Vice President of Operations. That keeps him busy, but he still finds time to follow the Chicago Cubs and listen to some Eminem.

Someone once told Brad to do today what others won't do, so tomorrow you can do what others can't. He hopes that if Hollywood ever turns his life into a movie they'll get Jason Statham to play him. We understand the tough-guy part but would The Stath’s accent be a problem?

DAVID DUCHESNE - Director of Sales

David Duchesne started with Wiley Metal back in 2008 and is the Director of Sales. His interests include watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and listening to the Barenaked Ladies. He also told us that if he was ever in the Olympics he’d be playing hockey. If you think that all sounds a little Canadian, you wouldn’t be wrong!

David tells us that if he had a superpower, (in addition to those he uses at work,) he’d like it to be the ability to predict the future. As a kid, though, he thought he’d grow up to be a police officer, so clearly that’s one talent he doesn’t have. He makes up for it though by following the best piece of advice he was ever given: work harder than your competition.

SCOTT MEYER - Director of Sales

Scott Meyer came to Wiley in 2004, although we suspect he’d rather be working in a kitchen because he really loves to cook. He’s also a big sports fan, following Cincinnati Reds, Indiana Pacers, and Indianapolis Colts as well as Hoosiers (IU) basketball. And when he's not watching sports he’s been known to hit a few golf balls. Some of them he even hits twice!

When Scott was five he thought he’d be a fireman. Instead, he’s our Director of Sales, a role that lets him be all business in the front, party in the back. (No, wait, that describes his favorite hairstyle: the mullet!) If zombies ever arrive in Marion, Indiana, Scott wants to take them on with the help of Guy Fieri, Liam Neeson, and Scarlett Johansson, which he’ll probably do while listening to Bruno Mars. Hopefully, he’ll also remember the best piece of advice he was ever given: listen to learn.

JOE MCPHEARSON - General Manager

Joe McPhearson went from farmer to welder to builder of fire trucks, so it makes sense that he stuck around at Wiley Metal. Joe’s our General Manager and self-described old-timer, which is apt because he’s been here since 1985. Joe likes to play a little golf, watch the Indianapolis Colts, and rock out to some Ted Nugent. We don’t know if he does them at the same time but it’s possible because a wise man once told him to, “Live life to the fullest. It is shorter than you know.”

When we asked Joe who he’d want on his team in the zombie apocalypse he came up with an interesting answer. “Jack Bauer, he saves everyone. Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is the terminator. Paige Spiranac, (professional golfer,) to improve the scenery.” And presumably to play a round with after defeating said zombies.

JERRY SHELBY - Purchasing Manager

Jerry Shelby is our Purchasing Manager. Jerry started with Wiley in 1998, after his boyhood ambition of being a sports announcer didn’t work out. When he’s not negotiating, Jerry follows Chicago Cubs baseball, listens to Van Halen, and watches Seinfeld. He tells us he’d like to see Blue Brothers-style black hats and sunglasses make a comeback. That makes sense because didn’t those guys give their address as 1060 West Addison?

Two other things to know about Jerry are his zombie apocalypse teammates and the wisest words he ever heard. For the former, he’d pick Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Emma Stone. (Apparently, they have experience with Zombies.) For the latter, Jerry says, “Don't judge people on their worst days based off of your best intentions.”

JEFF HARRELL - Project Manager

Jeff Harrell is not a guy who’s going to trip up, because he was once told, “Tie your shoes,” and that advice stuck with him. Attention to details like that stands Jeff in good stead because he’s our Director of Quality. Jeff’s one of the newer team members here at Wiley, having joined us in 2007. He stands out for another reason too: he admits to being a White Sox fan.

In his free time, Jeff watches baseball on TV and chills to the Dave Matthews Band. He tells us he’s more of a dog person. We don’t know how he’ll handle a zombie apocalypse because he didn’t want to tell us who’d be on his team.

TOM RETO - Controller

Tom Reto is our Controller and joined Wiley in 2006. We’re intrigued by the idea that he thinks in another life he might have owned a winery. (Sorry Tom, but the terroir here in Marion just isn’t conducive to grapes.) The best advice Tom was ever given was to never repeat the same mistake, which sounds like a good idea, especially for a financial wizard!

When Tom’s done with spreadsheets and numbers he follows the Cleveland Browns, enjoys watching CSI and listening to the Beatles. If bell-bottoms ever make a comeback, he tells us he’ll be first in line!

MELODY BERRY - Warehouse Manager

Melody Berry is our Warehouse Manager and has been with Wiley since 2004. Melody doesn’t hanker after any disappearing fashion trends, but she is a fan of The Big Bang Theory. As Sheldon Cooper would say, Bazinga!

Melody also told us she prefers dogs over cats and the Pittsburgh Steelers over, well, every other NFL team. Put her in a room full of people and she’d rather be the funniest than the smartest. She also confided that she’d choose Kenny Berry for her zombie apocalypse team because of his hunting and fishing skills.

MARY WATERS - Customer Service

Family matters to Mary. She tells us that if she had a superpower it would be, “Taking care of my family.” She also shared that if they made a movie of her life she’d want it to be a western where she was played by Maureen O’Hara opposite John Wayne. And sounding a little like The Duke, she tells us the best advice she was ever given was, “Tell the truth even if it hurts. Nothing good comes from lies.”

Mary Waters works in Customer Service and has been with Wiley Metal since 1999. We can’t say if she parties like Prince but we do know she likes a little Aerosmith and Alabama. When Mary’s not chilling to Dream On or Walk This Way you’ll likely find her watching the Chicago Cubs or her favorite TV show, Heartland.

DEBBI (JONES) LEACH - Subcontractor Manager, ASI Customer Service, Safety Manager

Debbi (Jones) Leach found her way to Wiley back in 1993 and is another star of Customer Service. Debbi would like to see men start wearing suspenders again, but she also likes Vince Gill and George Strait and we’re not sure we’ve seen those guys wearing them.

To our question about sports teams, Debbi told us she roots for, “Any team that my grandkids are playing on!” She also shared that her chosen superpower would be the ability to, “… rewind, manipulate and travel through time.” Mmm, now that is a good one!

When it comes to words of wisdom, Debbi shared these with us: “Listen with curiosity, speak with honesty and act with integrity.” Good advice for all of us but especially important for someone working in Customer Service!

PAMELA WALLACE - Customer Service

1997 was a big year for Pamela Wallace. She didn’t know it at the time, but that was when she started working at Wiley Metal. Pamela works in Customer Service, though we know she hankers after playing opposite Denzel Washington in a Rom-Com. (Is Denzel a Rom-Com kind of guy?)

When Pamela’s not helping customers she enjoys watching The Big Bang Theory (she says Sheldon reminds her of her grandson). She also enjoys basketball and likes to listen to Bigg Robb and Charlie Wilson. The best advice she was ever given, and it’s hard to argue with this, is, “Put God first in everything you do. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Always give, and do your best. Love unconditionally.”

BRET MARKLEY - Buyer, Engineer

Engineer slash Buyer Bret Markley is one of the newer recruits to Wiley Metal, having come on board in 2018. He’s also someone we don’t allow anywhere near a delivery truck. That’s because, when he was five, he dreamed of being a racecar driver. Yes, stick to engineering please Bret.

When Bret isn’t engineering his interests include watching The Office, following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and listening to Highly Suspect. (That’s a band, not a comment on his tastes!) Brett tells us the best piece of advice he remembers being given is something we’d definitely endorse: "Don’t put anything in an email you wouldn’t put on a billboard." Email likely wouldn’t be an issue for Bret’s zombie apocalypse teammates, though as he’d pick, “3 Amish people since they've been living without electricity their entire life.”

EVELYN SHERRON - MRP, Buyer

Evelyn Sherron handles buying, the MRP system, and safety. She’s been with Wiley Metal since 2001 and admits to being a fan of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. When they’re not playing she enjoys listening to Carrie Underwood and watching House on TV.

At five Evelyn thought she might grow up to be a veterinarian. Hopefully, there’s a little less “ick” here at Wiley, but just as much “awww”! She also shared that if she ever develops a superpower she’d like it to be telekinesis – that’s the ability to move things with her mind. If that ever happens we can add material handling to her list of duties!

Evelyn tells us the best advice she ever heard was, “You've got to stand for something or you will fall for anything!” Intriguingly, she also shared that she thinks she might have been a Madam in another life!

RICK LISTON - Quality Manager

Rick Liston holds the post of Quality Manager. We’re sure he has nothing to do because our quality is always so good! (Only joking Rick. It’s good because of all you do!) Rick came to Wiley in 2004 from a career in manufacturing QC. He shared that he follows the Pittsburgh Steelers, watches, “20 Words or Less” on TV, and enjoys listening to Stevie Nicks.

Rick also told us that the best piece of advice he ever got was to ask a certain young woman for a date. They ended up getting married and, “... we have been together for 22 years since.” Perhaps we shouldn’t share that his choice of zombie apocalypse teammate would be his mother-in-law. Oops, too late!

DEIDRA STEPHENS - Warehouse Supervisor

Deidra Stephens started with Wiley Metal in 1999 and is our Warehouse Supervisor. She claims to have an Olympic-worthy talent for drinking coffee and wishes she had the power of teleportation. (Probably something many busy Moms wish for!)

Deidra loves watching sports and follows the Indianapolis Colts, the Chicago Cubs, and the Fort Wayne Komets (Minor League hockey). Just don’t put the TV on for golf because that’s really not her thing! She does, however, like listening to Jimmy Buffett, though she doesn’t get many opportunities for, “Wastin' away again in Margaritaville,”. The best advice she ever heard was, “Do things that you don't like, it builds character.”

ELAINE MARLEY - Accounting Integrity

Elaine Marley has been with Wiley Metal since 1991 and is our Financial Database Controller. Elaine may have a bit of a travel bug because when she was five she dreamed of being an Airline Stewardess. (They’re Flight Attendants today Elaine!) She also told us the best advice she ever heard was, “It only costs a dollar more to go first class.” Perhaps that’s a metaphor rather than a travel tip.

Elaine’s interests include watching Chicago PD, listening to the band Casting Crowns, and following the Indianapolis Colts. A fashion trend she says she’d like to see come back is sweatpants. When did they go away, Elaine?

KIMBERLY JOHNSON - Scheduling

Kimberly Johnson, who joined Wiley Metal in 2010, picks multitasking as the superpower she’d most like. Interesting choice, seeing as she’s our Scheduler. She also says the best advice she was ever given was to, “Be fact-specific.” Definitely a good trait for a Scheduler!

If Kimberly ever gets to compete at the Olympics she’d like it to be in Fencing. (Presumably swords and not putting up posts and rails!) When time allows she likes watching, “Life Below Zero,” which probably reminds her that winters here in Marion aren’t that bad! If any fashion trends are to stage a comeback, she hopes it will be flapper dresses.

BECKY CAMPBELL - Human Resources Manager

Becky Campbell, HR Manager, remembers 2006 as the year she started working at Wiley Metal. It seems she’s always been something of a people person. When she was five Becky thought she’d be a teacher and the superpower she’d most like would be the ability to bestow random acts of kindness. (Over here Becky!) What’s more, one piece of advice that stuck with her is, “Life is not always easy but it is how you react to the situation that can make a difference in your happiness.”

When not dealing with HR topics Becky follows Chicago Cubs baseball and enjoys listening to Vince Gill. She also told us she loves to watch The Andy Griffith Show on TV. Now if we’re thinking of the same show, that’s a real oldie!

GLENDA ROWE - Accounting Coordinator

Glenda Rowe is the Accounting Coordinator here at Wiley Metal, a position she has held since coming on board in early 2022. In addition to her professional skills, Glenda brings a great sense of humor to her work here. She tells us she loves watching Bob’s Burgers, would like to be the funniest smart person in the room, and nominates Melissa McCarthy to play her in the Glenda biopic. She’s also of the opinion that in a previous life she was a Court Jester.

When asked to choose between cats and dogs, Glenda picked goats, and when asked about fashion trends she misses she said, “80's hair.” Now there’s the proof she likes to joke around! There again, she’s also a fan of Ozzy Osbourne, and you might say he rocks an 80’s cut!

TEQUILA WATERS - Door Shop Supervisor

Tequila Waters started with Wiley Metal in 2007 and is our Door Shop Supervisor. Tequila fancies competing in archery at the Olympics, which is a skill that might also prove useful during a zombie apocalypse. And should that ever happen she’d pick her 2 boys and her Dad as teammates, “Because they are fighters, and always stick up for family.”

Tequila’s other interests include Chicago Cubs baseball, watching “The Walking Dead” on TV, (so she knows a bit about zombie-hunting,) and listening to Metallica. If they make a film about her life Tequila hopes it’s set in the 1800s and they ask Deepika Padukone to play her.

Also useful for dispatching zombies, Tequila says the best advice she ever received is, “Use your head and think.”

CURT RAFFENSPERGER - 34th St. Site Manager

At 5 Curt was pretty sure he’d grow up to be a professional ball player. Instead, he became our 34th St. Site Manager and hits home runs every day! (See what we did there?) Curt joined Wiley Metal in 2019 and has become an indispensable part of the team, but he’s not all work. At home he might catch up with “Two and a Half Men”, rock out to 38 Special, or root for the underdog in whatever game’s on TV.

Curt describes himself as a dog person and tells us that if called up for the US Olympic team he’d be playing soccer. We have to wonder about that one and also the fashion trend he’d like to see make a comeback: 80’s-style jam shorts! Seriously Curt? Please don’t wear them to the office!

KENNY BERRY - Wabash Rd Site Manager

Kenny Berry is Plant Manager and started with Wiley Metal back in 1994. Kenny’s interests include watching The Big Bang Theory, following the Chicago Cubs, and listening to Blake Shelton. He tells us a fashion trend he’d like to see come back is mullets. Seriously Kenny? In the words of Sheldon Cooper, Bazinga!

Kenny asked if he could have Darrel, Negan, and Carol on his zombie apocalypse team, “Because we have already seen what they can do.” His favorite piece of advice is to, “Treat people as you want to be treated.”

JUSTIN LUNDIUS - ASI Site Manager

Justin Lundius is the Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer of our ASI operation and has been with Wiley Metal since 1999. Justin tells us he’s a big fan of Expedition Unknown, the TV show that investigates mysteries and the unexplained. We just hope that has nothing to do with the bumpers and other parts ASI produces!

Justin sees himself as more of a dog person than a cat person and likes the idea of his superpower being invisibility. He says the best advice he remembers getting is, “Don’t lie to yourself.”

When he’s not at work Justin listens to Led Zeppelin, follows motorcycle racing team Petronas Yamaha, and reminisces about when he could wear parachute pants. Remember that short-lived trend from back in the 1980s? Neither did we.