Instructor Bios

  1. Chris O’Brien

    Chris O’Brien - CEO & President - Rock Tred

    cobrien@rocktred.com
    http://www.rocktred.com
    (847) 673-8200

    During the last 20 years Chris O’Brien has worked with  specification writers, architects, building consultants, general contractors, facility managers, home and business owners to design and execute coating and topping projects that beautify and protect. He holds patents on both processes and equipment,  has authored articles for numerous magazines,  served on the board of directors for several profit and non-profit corporations and  is actively engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and sales of specialty coatings all across the United States.

  2. Mike Lenk

    Mike Lenk - Vice President Sales & Marketing, Rock Tred

    mlenk@rocktred.com
    http://www.rocktred.com
    317-281-8646

    Mike joined the Rock-Tred TEAM in February of 2011 as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.  Previously he was National Sales Manager for another polymer manufacturer covering the U.S. and Canada for 6 years.  Mike was a previous owner of an epoxy flooring contractor for several years prior to getting in to product distribution.  He has his B.S. Degree from Indiana State University in Business Management.  Mike has been involved in the epoxy flooring industry since 1996.

  3. Erik Sebby

    Erik Sebby - Director of Business Development, Rock Tred

    esebby@rocktred.com
    http://www.rocktred.com
    1-888-Rock-Tred, ext. 121

    Erik has been in the polymer coatings industry for over 10 years. He has worked as a field sales representative specifying, selling and managing installations of fluid applied flooring and wall systems across industries and in a wide variety of job site environments. Erik brings his experience tailoring flooring systems to meet job specific needs and preparing difficult substrates to share with Rock-Tred customers. Erik has a BS from Western Illinois University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

    Erik is available to assist our contractors and architects with product recommendations and specification writing.

  4. Dr. Steve Hodges

    Dr. Steve Hodges - Rock Tred Technical Director

    shodges@rocktred.com
    www.rocktred.com
    1-888-Rock-Tred

    Steve brings over 30 years of professional experience in polymer chemistry, coatings formulating and R&D. He is recognized as an expert in the area of corrosion science, and formulating guidelines. Steve holds multiple patents, and is a frequent Keynote speaker at industry events.

    Steve is also an Active member in the National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA), Chicago Society of Coatings Technology (CSCT), Society of Surface Protective Coatings (SSPC), National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), and American Standards Testing Methods (ASTM)

    Steve has his PhD in Polymer Chemistry and Corrosion Science from North Dakota State University.

  5. Mike Sauce

    Mike Sauce - Owner / CEO, SaucePan Creative

    Mike@inthesaucepan.com
    http://www.inthesaucepan.com
    317-773-2194

    Mike brings over 15 years of Marketing and creative services experience to the table. He has spent the last 7 years growing SaucePan Creative's client base through innovative and unique new marketing techniques that range from Web Sites, Email Marketing, Video Production, Social Media and Printed Branding Pieces.  Mike has worked with countless numbers of clients from Fortune 500 companies to small start-up businesses to national Not for Profit agencies.  At SaucePan Creative, he is focused on providing the proper marketing tools to achive overall company marketing strategies.