Frank Prolizo

Akron, OH

An accomplished business and operations executive with years of experience, Frank Prolizo has established himself as a highly capable systems manager with a unique ability to produce continuous improvement. Prolizo possesses a strong background in the fields of finance and commercial operations, which enables him to structure management teams in effective ways and to promote positive employee relationships. Prolizo has also demonstrated a keen aptitude for using his values and vision to engage customers and suppliers.

Frank Prolizo currently serves as the Director of Manufacturing and Operations with Emerald Performance Materials, where he oversees all aspects of the company's manufacturing operations. In addition to providing valuable input regarding the direction of the company, Prolizo manages areas such as strategy, planning, development, and execution.

Before taking up his current duties, Frank Prolizo spent two years as the Vice President of Supply Chain at Alloy Polymers, Inc. In this capacity, he oversaw the development and strategy of the Alloy Polymers supply chain and coordinated his strategies with the manufacturing division. Prolizo also drew upon his expertise in the fields of business development and customer relationship management to ensure organizational efficiency and to drive total revenue upward.

Earlier in his career, Prolizo spent nearly a decade with the Ferro Corporation, where he started as a Maintenance Manager and worked his way up to the position of Global Business Director for Rigid Polymers. In this role, he served as the general manager of the $60 million global polymer business, which maintains four manufacturing facilities across the United States.

Frank Prolizo holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University in Flint, Michigan.