'I'd like to speak with a manager' – with Michael Treb 

Usually ‘I’d like to speak with a manager’ indicates extreme displeasure – the food was cold, the wait was long, what do you mean I need a new battery! – but in this case the something was stuffed with interesting facts, and the mood was pleasant indeed. You’ll see what I mean if you keep reading!

Custom Products' Director of New Business Development, Michael Treb, coaching football.

CPCPM: Favorite movie?

MT: Lord of the Rings

CPCPM: Worst job you ever had?

MT: Landscaper

CPCPM: University or life experience, which do you think prepares you better? 

MT: Life

CPCPM: What drew you to the company?

MT: I was coaching youth football in Hudson when I met John again (we crossed paths as kids). We were both assistant coaches on the same team.

He told me to come apply...I said no. He kept bugging me, and I finally did. After doing all the testing and app they said ok we will hire you in six months for sales. I thought they wouldn't call...but six months later they did.

CPCPM: Which celebrity do you get mistaken for? 

MT: Stone Cold Steve Austin

CPCPM: What is one of your favorite quotes?

MT: "Be bold and the gods will send great forces to aid you"

CPCPM: If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?

MT: Getting a back patio put in.

CPCPM: What is the best part of working in contract packaging? The worst?

MT: The best part is it's always different and new. You meet the weirdest, funniest people with the coolest projects. The bad part....the sales cycle can be really long. I have chased prospects for two years before finally getting an order. 

CPCPM: Who is your favorite person to hang out with?

MT: My boys

CPCPM: If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?

MT: Head Coach Cleveland Browns.

CPCPM: Would you rather hike or bike?

MT: Hike

CPCPM: Any final words?

MT: I walked many paths before working here, and I think this position was my niche. I was a tow truck driver, real estate agent, director of security, jailer, debt collector, plumbing company owner...so been there done that.