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Vectorply Corporation is excited to announce the promotion of Nick Haas to our South Central Region Sales Manager. Nick will oversee the management of the following states: New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This area was previously directed by Doug Lachapelle, who has fully transitioned to northeast region sales manager.

Haas began with Vectorply in September of 2019 after earning his B.A. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Alabama Birmingham. Joining as a composites test engineer, he managed the composite lab and worked directly with customers and sales staff, running physical tests, process simulation, product trials, hosting plant tours, and more.

In January 2023, Nick was promoted to field engineer where he primarily traveled in the south central region, serving as a technical resource for customers and Vectorply’s sales team. During his time as a field engineer, he gained extensive experience working throughout the region and using his engineering background to better understand and assist customers’ needs.

With his experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry, Vectorply is very excited for Nick Haas to take on the role of south central region sales manager.

Vectorply Corporation recently hired veteran sales manager David Tierney for the role of West Region Sales Manager. In his new position, Tierney will manage our western territory, comprised of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Western Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta, Canada.

Tierney has an extensive work history in sales and is already very familiar with our products and their uses. He was previously the National Sales Manager with Composites West for two years. Before that, David was a distribution sales representative in the Southwest for North American Composites for 25 years. His knowledge of the industry spans decades and he is already an established partner with the team.

Vectorply National Sales Manager Seth Holman is excited to have Tierney join the sales team given his expertise with composites and his long track record working within sales for the western region.

“We are very excited to have David on our team. He is a long-time partner to Vectorply who is already very familiar with our line of products and the entire composite production process,” Holman says. “His wealth of composites knowledge will prove to be an invaluable asset for our customers who are always pushing to create the most advanced products in the industry.”

Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation CEO & President Trevor Humphrey was recently tabbed to serve on the American Composites Manufacturer Association’s (ACMA) Board of Directors. As an ACMA Board member, Humphrey will join a team who supervise and direct the affairs of the association as well as determine its policies.

The ACMA is the world’s largest composites industry trade group, and their purpose is to help composites manufacturers prosper by supporting the industry in delivering composite technologies that make structures more durable, transportation more efficient, consumer & industrial goods higher performing while minimizing their environmental footprint and supporting the workforce that delivers them. Through educational initiatives, events, market intelligence, and legislative involvement, the ACMA provides a wealth of resources to member companies to enable growth throughout the entire composites industry.

Humphrey has been with Vectorply for 26 years, beginning in sales and transitioning to leadership of all manufacturing operations in 2000. His wealth of knowledge in the composites industry as well as Vectorply’s operations led to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in 2020. Humphrey has an engineering background with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Widener University, and he also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Auburn University. Prior to joining Vectorply, Humphrey served as an officer in the United States Army where he also represented the country as a member of the Army World Class Athlete Program in wrestling.

Throughout his career Humphrey has been an integral driver of Vectorply’s success in the composites industry. He helped develop many long-term customer partnerships and complex product solutions in a variety of markets that include aerospace, defense, industrial, and sports and recreation. In addition, he has also spent much of his career working closely with Vectorply’s raw material suppliers to ensure continued supply and provide valuable feedback regarding processability and material performance.

As a member of ACMA’s Board of Directors, Humphrey will have the opportunity to help increase recognition of composite materials as a sustainable replacement for traditional materials, an exciting challenge that he has already enjoyed being a part of.

“First, I was very honored to be considered for a position on ACMA’s Board of Directors,” he said. Although my tenure on the board is just beginning, I have already found great value in the discussions regarding the best interests of ACMA and their members. I enjoy working with such an experienced group of composite industry professionals who all have the common goal of driving industry growth and prosperity.”

ACMA Board Chairman Fred Sanford echoed Humphrey’s excitement.

“On behalf of ACMA’s Board of Directors, I’m happy to welcome Trevor and look forward to working with him to advance the ACMA’s mission and realize our vision of composites as the sustainable material of preference.” said Sanford.

Phenix City, AL – Vectorply Corporation recently announced the hire of automotive industry expert Toby Jacobson as the company’s Advanced Composite Business Development Manager. In his new position, Jacobson will focus on carbon and other advanced material business development across a multitude of markets including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and others.

Jacobson is a long-time proponent of Vectorply who played an integral role in the development of the automotive industry’s first curved, pultruded composite component; the rear bumper beam of the revolutionary mid-engine Chevrolet C8 Corvette produced with Vectorply carbon fiber by his previous employer Shape Corp. (Grand Haven, MI). The first-of-its-kind bumper beam spent more than five years in research and development and made headlines across the composites and automotive industries for its breakthrough utilizing the curved pultrusion process.

Jacobson’s career began with Johnson Controls in 1996 where he held multiple engineering and leadership positions during his 10-year tenure. He provided technical leadership for a team of more than 50 employees and his project management for injection molding operation consolidation led to a Global Merit Award.

In 2007 he made the move to Shape Corp., a tier-one automotive supplier who supports several automobile producers with key components and structures. As an R&D product manager and product engineering manager with Shape, Jacobson lead teams of product engineers, tooling engineers, process engineers, and product designers. His passion for innovation and a relentless approach to technical innovations led to his selection as Shape’s first ever “Innovator of the Year” recipient in 2017. Jacobson has built a strong foundation in thermoplastic and thermoset materials with a deep knowledge of mechanical performance and testing, recycled materials, laminate design, and characterization of materials for CAE/FEA.

Vectorply CEO and President Trevor Humphrey is excited about the addition of Jacobson and his deep knowledge of composite materials.

“Toby has been a friend to Vectorply for many years and we have seen first-hand his extensive knowledge of composite materials, specifically in the automotive industry,” Humphrey said. “We are excited that he is joining our team of technical solution providers who are focused on helping our customers achieve their goals.”