Our Team

Margaret brings big company experience from her background running service and technology companies to add processes and tools while continuing the entrepreneurial spirit of Xamax. Her focus is on developing and implementing a proactive growth strategy by commercializing existing Xamax products, creating new products, identifying new materials and adding strategic alliances; she also is dedicated to maintaining and building our management team. Her earlier career included Division President and other senior management roles at Fortune 500 companies and private organizations. Her education includes Harvard Business School, London School of Economics and University of Virginia Honors Program. She is an experienced director of public and private companies and NFPs

Carol is a Xamax veteran who combines her expertise to work in both purchasing and sales. Her knowledge prepared her well to manage buying even in these difficult times with supply chain disruption. She also provides in-house sales and customer support providing answers quickly and efficiently. Her friendly, professional manner delights customers, and her extensive twenty six year career at Xamax has enabled her to acquire significant knowledge of company’s products, services, processes and timelines.

With over 25 years at Xamax, Bob combines his varied experience in customer account management, operations, sourcing, and new product development to lead business strategy to the next horizon. His efforts consistently exceed customer expectations and keeps Xamax at the forefront of product innovation.

Bob holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Haven, MS in Operations Management and an MBA in Sales/Marketing from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In addition, throughout his career he holds 25 patents in the fields of electrical/mechanical devices and thermoplastic composites and processing.66

Dave Miller comes to Xamax Industries with three decades of electrical and construction sales experience. He has an extensive sales and marketing career in Electrical and Construction related Industries, including Product Marketing, Distributor Marketing, Sales/Sales Management in manufacturing and B2B Media. He also has experience in High Voltage Transmission & Distribution in the Electric Utility Power Deliver Industry. He looks forward to working closely with your team to recommend the right materials for your electrical applications. Dave is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Ben Dixon has a B.S. degree in Material Science and Engineering with a Polymer Science Minor His scientific background brings to the team in experience or expertise in materials science involving lab work, experimental design & setup, data analysis and more. His skills assist the team in research & development, product innovation, technological and engineering specifications, and product solutions to our customers.

Michele brings twenty-five years of human resource experience in several industries including technology, financial services, construction and retail. Her expertise includes employee relations, staffing, recruiting, compensation and performance management. Her also is familiar with rapidly growing companies and the HR related policies associated with growth including talent management.

Martin Weinberg joined Sterling Paper as a student engineer. He led manufacturing and product development for fifteen years before leaving to found Xamax Industries in 1992. Martin later merged the two companies and grew Xamax Industries from a US focused company providing electrical insulation to a global company producing industrial, consumer and technical products. Martin lived his philosophy ‘Imagination Becomes Reality’ by making it his daily practice: writing dozens of patents and creating inventive products to solve customer problems.

Martin taught his colleagues, both internally and externally, many lessons:

1. Create your own path;
2. Live fully and appreciate life;
3. Give willingly;
4. Don’t give up, be creative finding solutions;
5. Be curious and keep learning;
6. Take risks

Martin fought cancer heroically, patiently, diligently; his spirit continues to infuse Xamax’s vision, culture, products and customer service. His family remains committed and engaged with Xamax. All of us at Xamax are dedicated to continuing Martin’s legacy, living his values, remaining devoted to our colleagues and partners and building on the strong foundation he built.

Takaiya Palmer is a knowledgeable Sales Administrator with an impressive track record of 23 years in the field of customer service. Takaiya’s journey in customer service has equipped her with a deep understanding of client needs, effective communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike. Her passion for excellence, combined with her wealth of knowledge in customer service, makes her an invaluable asset to our organization. She is dedicated to driving success through exemplary service and contributing her expertise to future endeavors.