Leadership
Chick has assembled one of the most experienced and skilled senior management teams in the industrial packaging industry, bringing together deep expertise in corporate management, lean manufacturing, sales and marketing and operations, as well as acquisitions and corporate growth.
Brian Bulatao – Chief Executive Officer, Chick Companies
Mr. Bulatao joined Chick in 2007 to lead the Company’s global expansion. Prior to joining Chick, Mr. Bulatao headed and was one of the principal founders of an aerospace/defense company and had a long consulting career serving large manufacturing clients. Mr. Bulatao holds an MBA from Harvard University and a BS from United States Military Academy at West Point.
Wade Mullis – Chief Financial Officer, Chick Companies
Mr. Mullis joined Chick Companies to serve as the Chief Financial Officer for its global operations. Prior to joining Chick, Mr. Mullis was actively involved in acquisitions, due diligence and integration of companies worldwide. He also brings over 20 years of extensive experience in international finance, treasury, strategic planning and risk management to Chick gained through years of prior experience with large national and global manufacturers. He is a certified accountant and holds a BBA degree from Texas Tech University.
Russell Lewis – Vice President of Operations, Chick Companies
Mr. Lewis joined Chick in 2008 as the Vice President of Operations. Operationally he is responsible for the Dallas, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles and Northern California Divisions as well as procurement, operational excellence, ERP implementation, web marketing and operational due diligence / integration efforts on a national level. Mr. Lewis brings 25 years of operations management experience to Chick, with leadership roles in manufacturing, inventory and operations planning, marketing, sales and new product development, which includes experience in start-up and turnaround businesses. Mr. Lewis has an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a BS from Texas A&M University
Ken Wilson – President/Eastern Regional Manager, Chick Packaging
Mr. Wilson has been President of Chick since 1994 and served as a senior executive of the predecessor company for 15 years before that. Mr. Wilson is one of the most experienced professionals in industrial packaging in the USA. He is responsible for Chick’s Eastern Region and manages several of its largest corporate accounts. Mr. Wilson holds a BS in engineering from Tufts University.
Stefan Müller – President, Chick International GmbH
Based in Hamburg, Germany, Mr. Müller joined Chick in 2007 to oversee the company’s operations in Europe and Asia. Mr. Müller brings an extensive background in management and business development in the packaging and logistics industries in Europe. Mr. Müller holds degrees from the Academy of Logistics in Hamburg and the University of Applied Sciences in Mainz, Germany and is fluent in German and English.
