Management
A privately owned business since its founding in 1947, General Films is managed and operated by a team of experienced professionals. The company typically employs about 80 people, many with long tenures.Key Personnel
Tim Weikert, President of General Films, Inc. is a second-generation family member who has worked in all aspects of the business for over three decades. This background is augmented by a stint with another company that sells process control automation to film manufacturers. As President, Tim's responsibilities include developing corporate, product and marketing strategies, and managing operations and finance. Tim has a BA in Marketing and a BS in Industrial Management. He is active in various national trade associations and local community activities. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tom Granata, Vice President of Sales has over 25 years of sales and marketing experience. Tom is responsible for the three divisions of General Films: Flexible packaging, Bag-In-Box systems and Industrial Packaging. His duties range from strategy to planning and development of the diverse sales operations to grow revenue and develop key client relationships. Tom holds a BS from Ohio University and has completed graduate work at Georgia Tech University. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Joseph R. Sprouse, Operations Manager served ten years in the U.S. Army before holding sales and operations management positions. As General Films Operations Manager, Joseph's responsibilities include overseeing the extrusion/blown film production, facility management, shipping, receiving, warehousing, transportation logistics and purchasing, along with a number of internal company programs. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Alaska and is active in youth baseball coaching and other community activities. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Nicole Hutson, Nicole is responsible for all General Films employees and manages the payroll function. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Norman Slade, Converting Production Manager has over 4 decades of service with General Films, Inc. After two years as an Army tank mechanic, Norman transferred his mechanical maintenance skills to GF. Today he manages the converting department and oversees all equipment maintenance. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
