ENDORSEMENTS
Antonio Barbeta
Strategic Global Sourcing Executive, Procurement Director, Supply Chain Director, Operations Director & Transformation Leader
I have had the pleasure to know and work with Bob, for approximately 7+ years, with me as Global Procurement Director of the “The Navigator Company” and he was a Technical Consultant and Representative to one of our important overseas Starch suppliers. The first few contacts served to confirm his knowledge, competence as a hands-on engineer, with a deep technical understanding of the workings of paper machines and the global paper manufacturing industry. My recommendation is the result of what both myself and many other industrial engineers, procurement, and supply chain inhouse professionals realized and confirmed- Bob is an extremely technical and business competent, hands-on professional (leading by showing, demonstrating, and implementing), at all times positioning himself between customer and supplier teams, to drive value to both customer and supplier, never imposing/forcing his point of view to satisfy the supplier, but the focus of the potential benefits for the total supply chain. He understands very well the concept of cost reductions versus value generation, something that he has always been able to translate to a set of actions and results. Bob is a professional that reacts very well to business pressure and focuses with passion on delivering above expected business results.
At all times Bob acts professionally while being cordial and friendly, with all teams that work with him. I can go further and confirm that with Bob, the job and its potential benefits and achievements is never about him, but about the value he helps generate throughout the supply chain for the benefit of suppliers, customers (their operations) their businesses in general- Bob focuses on establishing Win-Win relationships.
It is easy and a real pleasure to recommend Bob Howard as a Top professional (paper industry), easily fitting in a top demanding organization and business.
I am proud that after all these years our relationship continues to develop and grow most positively.
Bob Kearney
Senior Associate – Klass Associates Inc
I’ve known and worked with Bob Howard for over eleven years. Bob sold our products and provided technical service in the U.S. and managed our foreign sales until spring of 2010 as an employee. Since then, Bob has provided technical support to Western Polymer Corp as a consultant.
During a recent visit I made to our customers in South America they specifically requested us to re-assign Bob Howard as our agent because he was the representative who truly serviced their machines, evaluated their usage, optimized their systems, and made recommendations which saved them substantial dollars. In addition, Bob has always responded promptly to their needs and follows up with a timely written report to recap the current status, changes made, and suggestions for further improvement.
Bob has many years of experience and possesses the technical expertise on various starches, chemicals, starch cookers, and paper machines. He will not hesitate to roll up his sleeves and do whatever it takes to help you achieve a goal or resolve an issue. Bob is well respected by his peers, suppliers and customers, and is known for his integrity
Over the years we have been very pleased with the work Bob Howard has done for us. Without hesitation I would recommend Starch Performance Services as a company with which to do business. Feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions.
Debra J. Hellewell
Controller – WESTERN POLYMER CORPORATION
To whom it may concern,
I am the CEO of various companies operating in Ecuador for many years. Primexinter is one of these companies attending the paper industry and is the agent for Latin America for WesternPolymer Corporation USA. Due to this, I met Bob Howard many years ago and have been working together not only in Ecuador but also in another countries as Perú; Colombia; Brasil and Chile.
During these years; Bob has demonstrate excellent knowledge about paper production. He is really a very capable professional and with a high capacity to work hard during the plant and laboratory trials. I can recommend Bob Howard knowing that he will be an excellent opportunity to any Company requiring a high quality technician.
Wilson Pacheco
CEO – Primexinter Cia.Ltda.
I am the CEO of various companies operating in Ecuador for many years. Primexinter is one of these companies attending the paper industry and is the agent for Latin America for Western Polymer Corporation USA. Due to this, I met Bob Howard many years ago and have been working together not only in Ecuador but also in another countries as Perú; Colombia; Brasil and Chile.
During these years; Bob has demonstrate excellent knowledge about paper production. He is really a very capable professional and with a high capacity to work hard during the plant and laboratory trials. I can recommend Bob Howard knowing that he will be an excellent opportunity to any Company requiring a high quality technician.
John Begley
President and CEO – Harbor Paper, LLC.
Bob helped us start up our starch system and achieved excellent results from the start.
Jon Saatvedt
Starch Performance Services – Associate
I have had the pleasure to know and work with Bob, for approximately 7+ years, with me as Global Procurement Director of the “The Navigator Company” and he was a Technical Consultant and Representative to one of our important overseas Starch suppliers. The first few contacts served to confirm his knowledge, competence as a hands-on engineer, with a deep technical understanding of the workings of paper machines and the global paper manufacturing industry. My recommendation is the result of what both myself and many other industrial engineers, procurement, and supply chain inhouse professionals realized and confirmed- Bob is an extremely technical and business competent, hands-on professional (leading by showing, demonstrating, and implementing), at all times positioning himself between customer and supplier teams, to drive value to both customer and supplier, never imposing/forcing his point of view to satisfy the supplier, but the focus of the potential benefits for the total supply chain. He understands very well the concept of cost reductions versus value generation, something that he has always been able to translate to a set of actions and results. Bob is a professional that reacts very well to business pressure and focuses with passion on delivering above expected business results.
At all times Bob acts professionally while being cordial and friendly, with all teams that work with him. I can go further and confirm that with Bob, the job and its potential benefits and achievements is never about him, but about the value he helps generate throughout the supply chain for the benefit of suppliers, customers (their operations) their businesses in general- Bob focuses on establishing Win-Win relationships.
it is easy and a real pleasure to recommend Bob Howard as a Top professional (paper industry), easily fitting in a top demanding organization and business.
I am proud that after all these years our relationship continues to develop and grow most positively.