About Leadership Philanthropy Employees Companies Careers COVID-19 Info Contact Senior Leadership CMC Group Albert J. Caperna, Founder & Chairman of the Board - CMC Group Al Caperna made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1974 on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Al does not believe faith in Jesus should be restricted to Sunday. This belief, coupled with a management style that helps encourage strong business ethics, innovation, achievement and selective risk taking, has helped Al achieve success in starting and developing businesses. After starting his own business in 1980, he now has five businesses with over 300 employees and has been recognized nationally as a business leader. Al is the Chairman of CMC Group, an association of companies that has been selling to retail and industrial customers in the U.S. and Internationally for over 30 years. However, Al’s main goal is not just to be a success in business; it is “to embody the Christian life in business practices”. He credits his success to God, his employees, and faithful customers. Happily married for over 40 years, Al and Kathy have three married daughters and five grandchildren. Jeffrey Gayer, CEO/President - CMC Group Jeff Gayer is the CEO/President of CMC Group. Jeff previously served as the Executive Vice President of Product Development and Marketing after joining the company in August 2016. Previously, he held similar roles in strategic marketing and product development for a number of companies in the janitorial/sanitary supply industry, of which he is a 25-plus-year veteran. A graduate of Wright State University, Jeff has been awarded several patents and completed numerous certifications and educational programs. In the past, he has acted as an adjunct professor of industrial engineering at his alma mater. Jeff is a devoted husband to his wife Denise and proud father of daughter Abby and son Luke. He is also active at McCord Road Christian Church as an elder and staff coach. Todd R. Frendt, Chief Operating Officer - CMC Group Todd R. Frendt is the COO of CMC Group and General Manager of Century Label. Todd joined the company in his current role September 2018. For the past 30 years he has held executive management positions for a number of companies in the janitorial/sanitation industry. Todd started his full time career working for his family business, Hammons Products, while attending the University of Toledo in the school of business with studies focused in operations management. He then pursued additional education in management of organizational development at Spring Arbor College. Todd is an active member of CedarCreek Church, where he has been a member since 1999 and is involved in a variety of ministries and men’s group. Todd is also a founding member of the Anthony Wayne Youth Foundation and served as board president for 10 years. He is truly committed to serving the youth and volunteering where needed as evidenced by his leadership roles in BSA Troop 97, and previous board member roles of the Anthony Wayne YMCA, Anthony Wayne United, Anthony Wayne Youth Soccer, AWAKE and the World Congress of Amateur Athletes. Todd is an honorary member of the Anthony Wayne Alumni Hall of Fame, for his active community leadership and volunteer roles, he is a two time YMCA of Greater Toledo Volunteer of the Year and was nominated twice for the Generals Heroes volunteer for community service. He is also a recipient of The Mirror Newspaper/Buckeye Cablevision Volunteer of the Year Award. Todd is the proud father of daughter Taylor and son Tyler and enjoys spending time with them at church, volunteering, family outings, traveling, sporting events, outdoor activities or simply hanging at home. Dean McDowell, Chief Financial Officer - CMC Group Dean McDowell is the Chief Financial Officer of CMC Group. Prior to joining the CMC Group team in 2019, he filled the CFO role for four different companies over his 20-year career with organizations in the cellular communications, food, agriculture and construction industries. Previous to those stints, Dean served as an auditor and consultant at Plante Moran, one of the largest certified public accounting firms in the United States. After graduating from high school in Quincy, MI, Dean earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Adrian College before becoming a licensed certified public accountant in the state of Ohio. Dean is married with three children—all of whom are active in sports, keeping him busy attending events and coaching his son's baseball team—and is a lifelong fan of Notre Dame football. In addition, Dean and his family are active members at Grace Church in Perrysburg, OH, and they enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and anything that allows them to spend time together. Pantulu Avasarala, VP of Technology R&D - CMC Group Pantulu Avasarala is the Vice President of Technology for CMC Group. Pantulu has over 23 years of experience in IT, including stints at GE and Cincom Systems before joining CMC and is a strong believer in the “lead by example” leadership style. A change agent, Pantulu has earned a reputation for his balanced judgment, stability, and capacity to successfully steer projects through highly matrixed organizations. Pantulu joined the company as Executive Director of IT in August 2014. He holds master’s degrees in both computer science and mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Pantulu is a devoted husband to his wife Sudha, and proud father of daughter Aparna and son Vardhan. He currently resides in Mason, Ohio and is a very active member at Sri SaiBaba Temple of Greater Cincinnati in Mason. Bill Curtis, Vice President of Sales - DayMark Safety Systems Bill Curtis is the Vice President of Sales for DayMark Safety Systems. He has over 20 years of experience in food service sales, ranging from restaurant management and food sales to equipment and non-food/disposable item sales. After starting with CMC Group in November 2004 as the Midwest Regional Sales Manager, Bill moved on to the position of National Sales Manager in 2008. He became Executive Director of Sales in 2013 before settling into his current position in January 2016. Bill is married with three sons, all three of whom are multi-sport athletes. He currently resides in Holly, MI and is a huge fan of the Michigan State Spartans. Tammy Corral, PHR, Vice President of Employee Benefits, Law & Community Relations - CMC Group Tammy Corral, PHR is a Vice President of Employee Benefits, Law & Community Relations at CMC Group, Inc. Tammy began working for CMC Group in 1989 and was involved in the development of their Human Resources department. She was promoted to a variety of jobs within HR, from Manager to Director, and was ultimately named a Vice President of the company in 2003. She has over 20 years of experience in the HR profession. Her former work experience was for a payroll service company. Under Tammy’s leadership, the CMC Group HR department was the recipient of the 2010 HR Management Excellence Award presented through the University of Toledo. Tammy was also a finalist for the 2002 HR Management Excellence Award. She has presented at the NW Ohio HR Conference (THRAC), the American Society for Training and Development, and also at some local organizations and companies. She is a graduate of Davis College and also attended the University of Toledo. Tammy has been an active member of SHRM since 1995 and has held an active PHR certification since 1996. Tammy enjoys donating her time to many causes and has served as President of TAHRA, Chair for Adopt America Network, Chair for the Wood County Workforce Policy Board, and President of Management Forum. She has previously served on the boards of the American Cancer Society and Community Employment Resources for Woodlane. Tammy has also been involved with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Leadership BG, Toledo Human Resources Area Conference (THRAC), and the YWCA. Seth Hill, VP & GM of Manufacturing & Distribution - CMC Group Seth Hill is the Vice President of Manufacturing and Distribution for CMC Group. Seth started his career at CMC Group in 2003 in the Receiving and Shipping department. Over the course of eight years, he moved into the leadership team at the company’s distribution center and was promoted to Distribution Manager. He became Executive Director of Manufacturing and Distribution in 2016 before settling into his current position in October of 2018. Seth and his wife, Rachel, have three children: Gretchen, Bridgette and Carter. They enjoy spending time outdoors as a family and attend Calvary Church in Maumee, Ohio. Seth enjoys cycling and doing charity rides for organizations in and around the state. He and his family are huge Penn State football fans and enjoy attending games whenever possible. Corporate Council Victor Ten Brink, Corporate Counsel Victor N. Ten Brink attended law school at the University of Michigan and is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Bowling Green State University. He has practiced law in Bowling Green since 1983 and has concentrated his practice in the areas of business law and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Ten Brink is a founding partner in the firm of Twyman, Ten Brink, Harms & Sharp in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Wood County Bar Association and is licensed to practice in Ohio courts, the U.S. District Court, the Northern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Claims Court. Mr. Ten Brink represents businesses in areas of acquisitions, contracts, and other complex transactions. Mr. Ten Brink also represents numerous non-profit organizations throughout Ohio and the Midwest and has been active in and served on the board of directors of many charitable organizations. He is the Editor and Publisher of Ohio Church Law Report, a legal newsletter, he has written extensively on nonprofit law issues, and he has conducted Continuing Legal Education seminars in the area of nonprofit organizations. Mr. Ten Brink resides with his wife Michelle and two sons Victor and Eric in Bowling Green, Ohio. 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