John has 23 years of business development, specification, technical experience, and outside sales in both manufacturing and plastic distribution. Responsibilities included: Territory Sales Manager, Regional Business Manager, National Accounts Manager, North American Aviation Business Manager, Global Aviation Business Manager, and North American Distribution Manager. During the last 13 years I have worked with Kaddas Enterprises on the raw material side of the business.

Heather joined Kaddas as a Regional Sales Manager in 2001 after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a degree in Industrial Distribution. In her nearly 20 years with Kaddas, she has been instrumental in helping Kaddas grow into an international company. Her efforts have included many projects that have impacted Kaddas’ ability to evolve into a leader in the thermoformed plastic industry, protecting wildlife, and protecting our customer’s assets. She has first-hand experience in several areas of the country and has spent a lot of time in the field with her customers.

In her spare time, Heather enjoys golfing and spending time with her family. She has a daughter that is involved in several activities and has been married to her husband, Kenny, since 2006. The whole family enjoys the outdoors and cheering for Husker football.

Jimmy Zapata is a sales professional with over 30 years of experience in the Utility Industry. He started as a lineman, then continued his journey as a Distribution Line Design Technician for Florida Power and Light. Since then he has been a Hot Line Tool Demonstrator, Sales Engineer, Product Manager, and then Sales Manager in the Domestic and International Utility arena covering Substation, Distribution, and Transmission systems for companies like Hubbell and MacLean Power Systems. Jimmy also finds the time to volunteer for the city of Pembroke Pines FL as a youth soccer coach.

Jim joined the Kaddas team in September of 2023. He brings with him over 30 years’ sales experience in the Electric Utility Industry. Beginning his career with a locally owned distributor in the St. Louis and surrounding area.  Jim then moved to a 21year career with Brooks Utility Products Group, (Formally E.J. Brooks), holding various sales and sales management positions throughout the Brooks organization.  Over his career, he has enjoyed working with many different channels within the industry including Electric Utilities, Distribution, Mfg.  Representatives and O.E.M accounts throughout North America.  Most recently he has worked in the Transmission/Distribution arena with UTILCO and both McWane and RS Poles, promoting wood pole alternatives.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a BS degree in Business Administration/Marketing. He and his wife Vicki, of 33years, reside in St. Charles, Mo and enjoy spending time together with their daughter and son.

Jeff joined Kaddas in November 2024 as the West Region Sales Manager. With 10 years of experience in the electrical and utility industries, he began his career with Greenlee Tools, serving the contractor side. He later transitioned to the utility sector, working with HD Electric on safety testing and measurement products, followed by Sherman + Reilly, where he focused on distribution and transmission stringing equipment and blocks. Most recently, Jeff spent five years at Hubbell Power Systems, working with utility and OEM customers across Northern California.

Originally from the Chicagoland area, Jeff is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago. A passionate supporter of Arsenal Football Club and all Chicago sports teams (especially the Cubs), he also enjoys golfing and exploring the country’s many national parks.

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Courtney has been with the Kaddas team since 2006. She began on the Production Team, where she continued to increase her roles and responsibilities that encompassed all levels of the Operation.

Including: Shipping/receiving; scheduling/purchasing and logistics.

Courtney moved to the Sales Department in 2016, where she supports our outside Sales Team, Manufacturer Reps, and Distributors. She leads our marketing efforts and serves as Account Management for our customers.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, and kayaking with friends and family.