Finding Alignment in the Everkem Story
Building a caulk manufacturing facility and creating a globally recognized sealant and adhesive brand from scratch is no easy task. The story of how Everkem came to be is one of two business partners from opposite ends of the spectrum who, through unique chemistry, unwavering stubbornness, and a “whatever it takes” attitude, managed to build something lasting. With one partner focused on manufacturing and production and the other on sales and marketing, perspectives often clashed. The result was occasional misalignment and a gap in the vision needed to maintain the pace of growth our customers expected.
In any successful organization, the right leader can bring unity to a team and alignment to a vision. At Everkem, if you look closely at the space between that proverbial rock and a hard place, you will find Ed Forrest.
Ed is our Integrator and Operations and Supply Chain Manager. He originally joined us as a Supply Chain Manager, but it quickly became clear that his capabilities extended far beyond managing inventory, vendors, and purchasing. Within just a few months, Ed had mastered those responsibilities and was already asking how else he could contribute.
A voracious learner with a passion for personal development and team building, Ed is never afraid to initiate the crucial conversations that unify people and move an organization forward. His background in operations as a production and plant manager for an international printing and packaging company gave him both the experience to grasp caulk manufacturing quickly and the courage to navigate the challenges of a small business led by two partners with strong viewpoints.
Since joining Everkem, Ed has been instrumental in establishing our leadership team and setting the cadence for achieving our goals. He has bridged the gap between partners, aligned our vision, and accelerated our pace of continuous improvement and growth. Always quick with a humble laugh and a big smile, Ed embodies the spirit of Everkem, and we are grateful for his leadership and commitment to our craft of caulk.
Finding Alignment in the Everkem Story
Building a caulk manufacturing facility and creating a globally recognized sealant and adhesive brand from scratch is no easy task. The story of how Everkem came to be is one of two business partners from opposite ends of the spectrum who, through unique chemistry, unwavering stubbornness, and a “whatever it takes” attitude, managed to build something lasting. With one partner focused on manufacturing and production and the other on sales and marketing, perspectives often clashed. The result was occasional misalignment and a gap in the vision needed to maintain the pace of growth our customers expected.
In any successful organization, the right leader can bring unity to a team and alignment to a vision. At Everkem, if you look closely at the space between that proverbial rock and a hard place, you will find Ed Forrest.
Ed is our Integrator and Operations and Supply Chain Manager. He originally joined us as a Supply Chain Manager, but it quickly became clear that his capabilities extended far beyond managing inventory, vendors, and purchasing. Within just a few months, Ed had mastered those responsibilities and was already asking how else he could contribute.
A voracious learner with a passion for personal development and team building, Ed is never afraid to initiate the crucial conversations that unify people and move an organization forward. His background in operations as a production and plant manager for an international printing and packaging company gave him both the experience to grasp caulk manufacturing quickly and the courage to navigate the challenges of a small business led by two partners with strong viewpoints.
Since joining Everkem, Ed has been instrumental in establishing our leadership team and setting the cadence for achieving our goals. He has bridged the gap between partners, aligned our vision, and accelerated our pace of continuous improvement and growth. Always quick with a humble laugh and a big smile, Ed embodies the spirit of Everkem, and we are grateful for his leadership and commitment to our craft of caulk.