BCI Leadership
BCI Leadership
Chuck Blossom - Chief Executive Officer
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Chuck has been associated with BCI since 1982. Initially as a customer to his automotive tool company, American Pneumatic Technologies Inc., utilizing BCI's capabilities to assemble trigger sub-assemblies used in the manufacturing of his product. He then served both as a member of the Board of Directors and as its chair over the ensuing 18 years. In May of 2000, he was appointed BCI's Executive Director. Chuck's for-profit work experience with the Black and Decker Manufacturing Company, The Stanley Works, and owning and managing his own company prior to it's acquisition prepared him well for implementing and managing the unique business model successfully employed by BCI in adhering to it's mission.
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Tom Barratt - Director of Sales
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A graduate from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Tom credits the adults with disabilities employed by BCI with setting the standard for excellence in commitment, productivity, attendance, attitude, growth, customer retention, and joy in the workplace. "This hard-working group of dedicated employees has taught me much about relationships and concern for one another. Their production capacity is simply amazing. If I can get a prospective customer to visit our facility and see the high activity level, we nearly always are awarded prospective contracts."
Realizing the rapidly changing environment in the packaging industry, Tom keeps abreast by attending sustainability seminars through the Contract Packaging Association and membership to the Institute of Packaging Professionals.
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Becky Greening - Director of Employment Services
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Becky joined BCI in 2008 to head up a new division at BCI called the Career Employment Center. This new tier of service will direct and place applicants in jobs suitable to their skills and their personal goals. Prior to BCI, Becky was employed with Life Skills as the Director of Employment. She has a Masters degree in Social Work from St. Louis University and a B.S. in Counseling from Liberty University. She is also a member of professional organizations including the Advocacy Committee of Lutheran Family and Children Services of Missouri, the St. Charles Coalition of Service Providers, and the Legislative Committee.
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Steve Keller - Director of Operations
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Steve Keller, MBA, joined BCI in 2010 in the newly created position of Director of Operations. A graduate of the University of Missouri Rolla with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a MBA from SIU Edwardsville, Steve has a strong background in chemical engineering and manufacturing. Prior to joining BCI, Steve held positions with Monsanto, Unilever, Dial, and most recently, as the Plant Manager for Reckitt-Benckiser in St. Peters, Missouri. While at Reckitt-Benckiser, Steve had first hand experience with BCI as his company contracted with BCI to provide custom packaging and value added processing for some of their product lines.
In his role as Director of Operations, he directs all aspects of contract packaging, light assembly, value added processing, logistics and maintenance through a team of functional managers in a manner consistent with BCI's mission. He is responsible for ensuring that increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction are achieved while improving the efficiency and utilization of manpower, materials, machinery and equipment for the organization.
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Beth Schroeder - Director of Finance and Administration
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Beth joined BCI in 2011. She has over 25 years experience in Finance & Business Management. Prior to joining BCI Beth was employed as a Chief Financial Officer in the construction industry. In addition, she has served as the Treasurer and Board President of the Down Syndrome Assoc. of Greater St. Louis. She continues to be very active in non-profit organizations working with individuals with special needs. Beth earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of North Alabama.
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Vicki Whiteside - Director of Human Resources
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Vicki joined BCI in 2006, bringing with her 28 years of Human Resources experience in manufacturing environments. Prior to joining BCI, she was employed by Hunter Engineering Company, Lear Seating Corporation, Schultz Company and Spectrum Brands. Vicki received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Truman State University (formerly Northeast Missouri State University).
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