61 Mattatuck Heights Road | Waterbury CT 06705
customerservice@porterpreston.com

phone: 866-753-1113 | fax: 203-597-8828

meet our staff

Patty Wright
Customer Service Representative
Ph:  866-753-1113x 119
Direct: 203-721-6893

Hobbies & Interests:  Spending time with my family, golfing, the beach, shopping and the YANKEES.


Patty's Philosophy: "I have found that if you love LIFE, LIFE will love you back."

CUSTOMER SERVICE


Ahsia Cogdell
Finance Department
Ph:  866-753-1113x115
Direct: 203-721-6906

Hobbies & Interests:  My Baby Boy!  I LOVE being a new Mom.



Jen Bayon
Finance Department
Ph:  866-753-1113x108
Direct: 203-721-6872

Hobbies & Interests:  Watch Movies.  Listen to Music.  Play with my Son

JB’s Philosophy:  Understanding that maintaining a positive attitude is the key to making a difference. Being detailed oriented and strive to improve constantly.

Michelle Clark

Director of Finance & Human Resources
Ph: 866-753-1113 x 103
Direct: 203-528-0047
             
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  I love being on vacation in Florida & California with my family.  I am quite the dancer in my own mind.  I LOVE DANCING!

Mic’s Philosophy:  “Live life to the fullest, it’s the only time it’s okay to be so full of it!

Sarah Kavulich
Customer Service Representative
PH:  866-753-1113x 120
Direct: 203-721-6908

Hobbies & Interests:  Hiking, playing piano, spending time with my son and my pet rabbit.  Looking forward to traveling again soon!

Sarah's Philosophy:  “Life is worth living as long as there's a laugh in it."- L. M. Montgomery

Barbara Dindyal
Manufacturing

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  My Grandchildren.  Cooking.

MANUFACTURING STAFF

Tammy Puzacke
Customer Service Manager
PH:  866-753-1113x 113
Direct: 203-721-6896

Hobbies & Interests:  Gardening.  Outside adventures.  Relaxing on the beach with my husband.  Sports.  Shopping.  Traveling.

Tammy’s Philosophy:  “Every day is a new beginning.”

Kathy Moran
Sales Representative
Ph: 914-629-0397
 
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Laughing with the people I love.  Kayaking.  Hiking.  Wineries.  Live Music.

Kathy’s Philosophy: “Dreams start as goals, goals become small daily actions, and before you know it…you’re there!  Never give up, don’t let fear get in the way!”

FINANCE

Margie Fish Metcalfe
Ph: 866-753-1113 x 110
Direct: 203-721-6881
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  I love my boys!  Watching my son grow up!  Spending time in Maine with my Family.  Hunting, Fishing, Hiking.

Margie’s Philosophy: Be Happy and give people your personal best!

Wilfredo Caraballo
Manufacturing

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Family.  Dog Lover.  Listening to Music.


Richard Bardsley
Sales Representative
Ph: 508-414-3580

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Playing Golf.  Watching all local sports teams!

61 Mattatuck Heights Road | Waterbury CT 06705

customerservice@porterpreston.com | 866-753-1113 | Fax 203-597-8828

Shenny Husain
Sales Representative
Ph: 866-753-1113 x 109
Direct: 203-721-6875
 
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Spending time with my family, Watching Movies, Listening to Music and Dancing.  Foodie.

Shenny’s Philosophy:  “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”





MANAGEMENT

Jack Porter Birtwell
President/Owner
Ph:  866-753-1113

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Spending time with my family.  Boating.  Karate.  Playing Guitar.

Jack’s Philosophy:  “I’ve learned that my attitude about life determines life’s attitude about me.   When I woke up today, I chose to make it a good one; I think I’ll do the same tomorrow!”

Sita Kissoon
Manufacturing

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Travel.  Listening to Music.  Meeting new people, seeing new places

Jane Birtwell
Information Technology

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Spending Time with Family & Friends.  Loves Baking.  Volunteering within the Community.

Ellen Cedarfield
Customer Service Representative
PH:  866-753-1113x 114
Direct: 203-721-6863

Hobbies & Interests:   Spending time with my two sons.  Taking in a Red Sox game.  I love to cook, especially experimenting with new recipes.  Entertaining friends.  The beach is my happy place!

Ellen's Philosophy:  My Philosophy:  "We are not perfect human beings nor do we have to pretend to be.  But it is necessary for us to be the best version of ourselves we can be."


Gretchen Latoya
Manufacturing

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Fitness.  Watching Cartoons.  Religion.  ANIMAL LOVER.

 Ana Casalinova
Manufacturing

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:   Spending time with my family.  Watching TV.  Going out with Friends.

Pam Davanzo
Sales Representative
Ph: 866-753-1113 x 105
Direct: 203-528-0059

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Spending time with family & friends.  Boating.  Going to the Beach.  Reading.

Pam’s Philosophy:  Slow down and enjoy life.  It is not only the scenery you miss by going too fast…  You also miss the sense of where you are going and why…

Paula Gryga
Manufacturing


HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Spending time with my family, going to the beach, traveling, gardening, cooking, watching the Yankees, going to concerts and broadway shows!


Adam Benet
Sales Representative
Ph: 866-753-1113 x121

Direct: 203-721-6907  

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:   Basketball, MMA/Boxing, Music Festivals, Laughing and being sarcastic, family and friends!


Adam's Philosophy:  "If you choose to be anything in this world, choose to be kind."

​​​Jennifer Treloar
Sales Representative
Ph: 866-753-1113 x 112
Direct: 203-721-6895
 
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  I enjoy reading and visiting the ocean with my husband as much as possible …It is where I am most at peace….I also love to cook, entertain, and spend time with my family, friends and my beautiful dog Macey … All I need is a warm meal, a glass of wine, and the laughter and company of those that mean the most to me.

Jennifer’s Philosophy:  “Life is not measured by the breathes we take but by the moments that take our breath away”

​Steve Preston Gilmore
Vice President/Owner
Ph:  866-753-1113x101
Direct: 203-528-0001

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Snow Skiing.  Fishing.  Vegetable Gardening.

CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Zulay Rodriguez
Assistant Plant Manager

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  Watching Movies!  Spending Time with My Family!


Eduardo Ortiz
Manufacturing
 
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:  My Kids.  Sports.