Joseph Lancia 's Summary
Summary:
Joseph D. Lancia is the former CEO of Dispoz-o Products, Inc., a packaging and plastics company based out of Fountain Inn, South Carolina that produces a variety of quality products for the food service industry. Mr. Joseph Lancia served as the President & CEO of Dispoz-o Products, Inc. for seven years and successfully effected a merger with Wilkinson Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of foodservice containers, in April 2009. Joseph Lancia leveraged his experience in the investment banking industry to groom Dispoz-o Products for a successful acquisition. Mr. Joseph Lancia restructured the company in order to maximize a unique vertical sales and marketing orientation. He also incorporated a lean manufacturing culture with equipment and system automation throughout the corporate facilities. Today, Joseph Lancia remains with Dispoz-o Products, Inc. in a consultative capacity. During his time with Dispoz-o Products, Inc., Joseph Lancia increased total company revenue by 23% for the 2008 fiscal year, which amounted to a 21% increase in company profits for the same period. Joseph Lancia doubled the firm’s income in six years, while creating new, integrated sales channels. With an eye toward the future, Joseph Lancia also implemented an automated manufacturing facility at Dispoz-o Products, Inc. Before working with Dispoz-o Products, Inc., Joseph Lancia spent over a decade in the investment banking sector. In that capacity, Joseph Lancia operated as President of Strategic Investments, a merger and acquisitions firm located in South Carolina. While head of Strategic Investments, Mr. Lancia carried out over 40 targeted acquisitions and managed 17 post merger integration projects. Earlier in his professional development, Joseph D. Lancia served as COO of Summit Associates, a molding and plastic injection firm. Mr. Lancia contributes to a variety of charitable causes. He is the Chairman of the Thornblade Classic Golf Tournament and a Board Member of Loaves & Fishes in his local community. Lancia is also a Board Member of the College of Business & Behavioral Science at Clemson University. Joseph Lancia studied Corporate Finance at Southern Connecticut State College. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. He currently makes his home in South Carolina.