Family Founded, owned and operated since 1985, Artek is committed to developing long term and solid working relationships with their partners in plastics. Artek specalizes in the making of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, also simply called UHMW-PE. The molecular weight of Duravar® far exceeds the industry requirements, making it durable and very reliable.
Family Founded, owned and operated since 1985, Artek is committed to developing long term and solid working relationships with their partners in plastics. Artek specalizes in the making of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, also simply called UHMW-PE. The molecular weight of Duravar® far exceeds the industry requirements, making it durable and very reliable.
Meet The Team
We like to think we've put together something pretty special here at CartierWilson - we offer a deep bench of personnel with a diverse background of manufacturing, distribution, and thermoforming, and work as a team to bring you solutions to your challenges with a shared commitment for excellence.
Deena Vannicelli
VP Sales Operations
Based out of Atlanta, GA, Deena joined the CartierWilson team in 2014, bringing 16 years of plastic distribution experience. Deena feels privileged to be part of an extraordinary group of individuals that continuously inspire excellence.
As a member of IAPD, Deena is the Past-Chair of the Women In Plastics Committee and sits on the Marketing Committee.
John Rogan
Manufacturers' Representative
Servicing the Southeast, John has been with CartierWilson since 2012. He feels that it is a real privilege to work alongside our manufacturers to serve our customers’ needs in a fast-changing marketplace.
John works hard daily to promptly deliver great products and top-notch service, and he strives to address each challenge through this filter: “Are my actions moving us closer to world-class excellence?"
As an IAPD member, John sits on the Environmental Committee.
Pete Daumeyer
Manufacturers' Representative
Pete joined CartierWilson in 2013, bringing 15 years experience in plastics distribution. Pete operates out of Tampa, FL covering the Southeast and Puerto Rico. As an IAPD member, Pete sits on the Editorial Committee and is the chair of the Educational Committee where he co-teaches the "Introduction to Plastics" IAPD Live Workshop.
Jim Thomson
Manufacturers' Representative
Jim services the Northwest region and has been a valuable member of the CartierWilson team since 2016, bringing over 30 years of professional sales in the plastics industry. Grateful for the relationships he has developed personally and professionally, Jim looks forward to the continued growth of the performance plastics industry.
Steve Zagami
Manufacturers' Representative
Servicing the North East and Eastern Canada, Steve joined CartierWilson in 2020. He brings 23 years experience in plastic sales and distribution. His extensive background in thin gauge films and thick gauge sheet makes him a valued asset to the customers and prospects he will be serving.
Mike Ringquist
Manufacturers' Representative
Joining CarterWilson in 2020, Mike brings 30 years of sales experience and technical knowledge within both sheet extrusion and thermoforming. He is passionate about the industry with a demonstrated history of working with thermoformers, designers, contract manufacturers, and OEM’s. Living in West Michigan, Mike is responsible for the Upper Mid-West region.
Mark "Mick" Fisher
Manufacturers' Representative
Mick joined Cartier Wilson in March of 2021, and services the Great Lakes region, covering Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. He brings with him a long career of plastic distribution and value-added sales development and management. Mick is pleased to be part of an organization that exhibits energy, integrity, and sincerity in helping companies, as well as their people, reach their full potential.
Jennifer Lisciandrello-Crocco
Manufacturers' Representative
Servicing the Upper Midwest region, Jen joined the CartierWilson team in 2020. Coming to CartierWilson with over twenty years’ experience in specifying the right materials in applications throughout various markets, her extensive knowledge of performance plastics and thermoforming, along with her ability to develop new and existing business, will be a great asset to the customers she serves.
Larry Widmann
Manufacturers' Representative
Joining the CartierWilson team in 2021, Larry brings over 20 years of performance plastics experience in both distribution and manufacturing. Based out of Seattle, WA, and servicing the West Coast, he delivers solutions, value added services, and integrity to his customers and principals.
Jacob Smith
Manufacturers' Representative
Jacob joined CartierWilson in 2022, bringing 4 years of performance plastics sales and distribution experience. Based out of Atlanta, GA and servicing the Southeast, Jacob is committed to finding various solutions and services that best suit his customers and principals interests.
David Dennemann
Manufacturers' Representative
With extensive experience in the plastics industry, David brings unparalleled expertise to CartierWilson. Joining CartierWilson in 2024 as a seasoned sales professional based in Southern California, David excels in providing critical insights and value-added services to distributors, end users, and thermoformers.
At CartierWilson, David is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of the plastics market and achieving your business goals.
Chris Corona
Principal
Servicing the Great Lakes area, Chris has been a valued member of the team since 2010. Chris enjoys working with our Original Equipment Manufacturers and IAPD distribution partners to provide performance plastics solutions to a variety of applications. His market areas of focus include aerospace, food and beverage, and material handling.