ABOUT US

Since 1982, PMA Industries has been a manufacturer of products using high grade metals servicing a wide array of customers including aerospace and equipment manufacturers, arts and crafts businesses, designers, architects and builders, sign companies, logistical partners and more.

Today we are the largest chemical metal etching company in North America providing products and services both domestically and internationally. We currently have multiple divisions covering the following core areas: etched metal cutting dies and craft related tools and supplies for crafts and creative industries (paper crafts, mixed media arts, DIY home, sewing, quilting and soft arts), private label arts and crafts products, commercial signage, and aerospace and equipment specialized parts and plates.

Our companies/brands are: Dies Direct, Photometals, Crafter’s Edge, Maker’s Movement, and Cheery Lynn Designs.

We are a proud member of pcmi

MANAGEMENT TEAM

our management team

Each member of our management team is committed to EXCELLENCE - we push each other to take our entire team to the next level every day. Quality, Integrity, and products Make in the USA is our commitment.

Jim

President & CEO
Jim joined PMA in 2020 and brings 25+ years of financial and operational leadership from Fortune 250 and middle-market companies. As President & CEO, Jim is responsible for operational leadership and leading the charge of the Company’s growth strategy for the benefit of PMA’s customers, employees, and investors. Jim is passionate about ensuring the Company’s commitment to Quality, Integrity, and products Made in the USA.Jim graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and began his career as a CPA with Ernst & Young. He lives north of Phoenix with his wife of 25+ years, they have three children, and enjoy all the outdoor activities Arizona offers.

Mikala

Operations Manager
Mikala has been with PMA since April 2019. She currently oversees the company's Digital Marketing, IT Maintenance, Customer Service, Graphics, Shipping, Printing, and Packaging. She is originally from Brookfield, Wisconsin, and earned her BS in Marketing from Marquette University in Milwaukee. When she's not at work, Mikala enjoys baking and spending time with all of her pets.

RICH

Controller
Rich joined the PMA team as the Controller in November 2022. He has an accounting degree from Grand Canyon University and has worked in accounting/finance roles for nearly 20 years. Rich enjoys traveling with his wife and two sons, and he spends much of his free time coaching baseball.

RON

Manufacturing Manager
Ron has accumulated 25 years with PMA and began his career in etch operations and as General Manager for nearly 15 of those years. Ron also built experience with Johnsonville Sausage as the Maintenance Lead for 5 years before returning to PMA in January 2024 to lead manufacturing and quality. Ron holds certificates and has training in AS9100 Lead Auditor Training, TPC Maintenance Program including Fundamentals, Electricity and Mechanical. Ron and his wife have three wonderful children and thoroughly enjoy spoiling their dogs, spending time with family and friends, and gaming.

Ray

Commercial Sales Manager
In January 2020, Ray returned to PMA – where he has nearly 15 years of experience leading the commercial sales for PMA Photometals. Ray cherishes working with customers – and his dedication to customer service is second to none. He looks forward to working with customers on their needs and looking at finished products and saying, “Wow, we made that”! Outside of work, Ray enjoys golf and spending time with family and friends.

PMA Industries

18008 N Black Canyon Highway

Phoenix, Arizona 85053

USA

Local: 602-278-7800

Toll Free: 877-897-7575

Monday – Friday

8:00AM – 4PM