Management Team

At the core of the Citadel Management team—Expertise, strong leadership and visionary thinking.

 

Mike Huff

Mike Huff
Chief Executive Officer

With over 30 years of plastics industry experience, including 21 years at GE leading the High Performance and Polyester business units, Mr. Huff brings a deep operating background to Citadel. Most recently, Mike spent 4 years at Johns Manville leading Global Reinforcements and Operations for the Insulation Group.

Matt McDonald

Matt McDonald
Chief Financial Officer

Matt McDonald’s career includes 9 years of chemical industry experience, most recently as Global CFO for W.R. Grace Davison (a $2 billion specialty chemicals manufacturer). Matt’s background in finance is comprehensive, with multi-industry experience and experiences in business divestments and shared services consolidation.

Knipp

Gregory T. Knipp
Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller

Greg has 30 plus years of international and multi-industry experience in accounting, treasury and financial management.  Prior to joining Citadel Greg held senior financial management positions for two portfolio companies of Berkshire Partners LLC: United States Can Company and Waterworks, Inc.   

Rodgers

Amy Rodgers
Vice President, Human Resources

Amy Rodgers has 20 years of HR experience in the composites industry with a focus on leading organizations through growth and developing talent to drive performance based cultures. Prior to joining Citadel, she served in various global HR and business partner roles as the Director of HR at Bulk Molding Compounds and Vice President of Rodgers Engineering Corporation.

Zappitelli

Fran Zappitelli
President, Thermosets

Fran Zappitelli joined Citadel in 2008 through the acquisition of BMCI. Mr. Zappitelli currently serves as President of Thermosets and is responsible for all global business operations. Prior to serving in his current role, Mr. Zappitelli served as Executive Vice President of BMCI from 1980 to 2010. Fran also served as a research chemist with Premix from 1978 to 1980. Mr. Zappitelli earned his MBA from Northern Illinois University in 1987 and his BS in Chemistry from Bowling Green State University in 1977.

Andrews

Kevin Andrews
President, Thermoplastics

Kevin Andrews is responsible for leading all Matrixx Group operations worldwide, managing operational performance and driving new business development and growth initiatives. Mr. Andrews brings a diverse tenure from his background as CEO of Moll Industries. Prior to Moll, Mr. Andrews had an extensive career with the General Electric Co, serving as GM for the West Region of GE PLastics and also their Global Products Manager for the ABS business. He holds a bachelor's degree in plastic's engineering from the Univ. of Mass Lowell.