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The eldest fifth-generation Kaspar, Jason is the CEO of Kaspar Companies, the Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals, and the CIO of Ark Fund Capital Management, a global asset management company. Using the money he made from mowing lawns, Jason bought his first stock at the age of 13. As a high school student, he called his broker between class periods to buy and trade stocks. Jason graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in both finance and accounting. Before settling down in Shiner, Texas, Jason lived in both New York City and Dallas, working as an investment research analyst for Highland Capital Management and a corporate restructuring analyst for FTI Consulting. With a firm foundation in his faith, Jason balances his enthusiasm for business by two-stepping with his fun wife, traveling on the weekends, and spending time with his two little ones.

Gerald Tempton is a highly accomplished chief executive with more than 30 years of management and leadership success across a number of high-profile roles with some of the most recognizable companies in the world including The Jewelry Channel, Walt Disney Company, KB Toys, United Colors of Benetton, and The Gap. He also served as CEO of his own consulting firm for over a decade which focused on business transformation and performance improvement systems. A business administration and management graduate of Texas State University and a solution-oriented leader, Gerald has a long record of profit building systems enhancement, P&L management and leading large-scale turnarounds. Gerald enjoys traveling with his wife of 30 years, has studied three styles of martial arts since his teen years and has always been intrigued by animals – especially dogs. Gerald’s innate energy is only exceeded by his love for business and his abiding faith.

Peter Robinson is a forward-thinking, Lean transformational leader with experience in impacting profitable growth for a variety of industries. He is a business and operations leader, Lean Six Sigma black belt, Lean coach and change agent who has led several enterprise, continuous- improvement transformations and initiatives. Holding positions at industry leading organizations includuing BakerCorp/United Rentals, Grainger and United Airlines — Peter’s business approach involves developing people, improving processes and operating with purpose. He has an MBA from Walden University and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a focus on psychology and theater from Wabash College. Peter enjoys volunteering in his community, serving as a professional mentor and coach, and most importantly, he loves spending dedicated time with his family. He and his wife, Lisa, are happily raising their four daughters: Isis, Anaya, Cyrah and Zuri.

After running the office of Alcorn Production in Austin, Texas, Lori Malina began her career with Kaspar Companies as a receptionist. Lori quickly stood out as a tenacious worker who was capable of self-teaching herself anything from computer software programs to accounting practices. Familiarizing herself with every face in the company and gathering a firm understanding of the ins-and-outs of running the office, Lori became the perfect fit to be Kaspar Companies' comptroller. Lori keeps the office updated and running efficiently to ensure smooth processes throughout all the Kaspar Companies’ financial accounts of Kaspar Companies.

Patrick Dew grew up in Louisiana and landed in Texas in 2000. With an Associate of Arts in anthropology, a Bachelor of Science in applied sociology and master’s studies in sociology and quantitative methods, Patrick has a knack for data and people. He developed a passion for teaching as an undergrad statistics tutor at Texas State and led the tutor lab as a graduate assistant, conducting a weekly class. Patrick has embraced the Lean process and loves the empowerment that a kaizen gives to employees to have direct input on their daily activities. His enthusiasm and tenacity, coupled with his expertise in financial analysis, pricing strategies, market mapping, data modeling and value-demand cost analysis, make him uniquely qualified to lead as a Kaizen Promotion Officer. Patrick loves to camp and identifies wilderness survival as his favorite Eagle Scout merit badge. He and his wife married at Leonardo Di Vinci's childhood home in Italy, and they have one spirited daughter.

Tricia is originally from Sweet Home, Texas and worked in human resources as a manager for an oilfield company before joining Kaspar Companies in 2014 as a human resources generalist. In 2016 she was promoted to human resources director. A vital contributor to the Lean transformation at Kaspar Companies, Tricia participates in continuing education initiatives, including Lean intensives in Cincinnati and Chicago. She holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M Corpus Christi with SHRM-CP and PHR certifications in Human Resources. Tricia has lived in Texas her whole life and enjoys traveling with her husband Glenn. She likes having something fun on the agenda to look forward to and always has a trip booked and ready to go.

The eldest son of the Kaspar fourth generation, David graduated with a degree in business management as a member of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University. David's first project at Kaspar Companies was creating and managing the sales department of Kaspar Companies' now extinct newspaper rack company, Sho-Rack, where he never reneged on a delivery commitment. His unwavering dedication to building a customer experience that exceeded all others is still maintained throughout all of Kaspar Companies' subsidiaries. David developed a series of programs to train managers and staff on proper resolutions to mechanism problems, leading to increased efficiency in all aspects of production. As the Chairman of the Board, David continues to help guide Kaspar Companies on a steady path of sustainable growth.

Doug Kaspar graduated from Texas A&M University in 1980 as a member of the Corps of Cadets with a degree in industrial engineering. After bicycling across Europe for three months, Doug returned to America to work on a multitude of engineering projects for Kaspar Companies, including factory work flows, building design, machinery implementation, system design, information technology and environmental compliance. Throughout his tenure at Kaspar Companies, Doug engineered a multitude of innovative inventions, including the development of a patent electrocoagulation wastewater treatment system, Kaselco. Today, Doug continues to be involved in every aspect of Kaspar Companies as a member of the board.

A fourth-generation Kaspar, Dan Kaspar was recruited to be the plant’s new manager by his father, Don Kaspar, during his senior year at Texas A&M University. A member of the Corps of Cadets, Dan graduated in 1977 with a degree in agricultural economics. As Kaspar Companies' plant manager, Dan oversaw the factory, supervised production processes and purchased new machinery. Over the years, Dan advanced into the vice president position of Kaspar Companies, where he used his economic expertise to create efficiencies in administrative duties, such as insurance, 401K, accounting and purchasing. Growing up with Kaspar Companies, Dan has enjoyed watching the company’s commitment to quality and excellence encourage the continual expansion of both the business and the corporate campus. A naturalist, Dan’s hobbies include hunting, hiking, fishing and gardening.

Terry Rathert serves on the Board of Directors for Kaspar Companies, Southwestern Energy, the YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, and Texas A&M University’s Petroleum Engineering Department Industry Board. Terry graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in petroleum engineering and is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Graduates of the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering. Terry co-founded Newfield Exploration Company, where he held the position of CFO from 1992 to 2013 before retiring as the executive VP and senior advisor. A graduate of the Rice University Management Program and a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Terry has experience as the treasurer for the Houston Energy Finance Group, the American Exploration and Production Council, and America’s Natural Gas Alliance. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Terry is an avid cold water fly fisherman, turkey hunter, wing shooter and bow hunter.

David Jamail is a member of Kaspar Companies' board of directors. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1979 with a BS in mechanical engineering. After graduation, David worked as an engineer for four months before accepting a stockbroker trainee position with Paine Webber. From 1982 to 1993, David worked as an options trader, first with EF Hutton and later for his own account. In 1993, David decided to start an electronic day training firm named Cornerstone Securities. He traded, coached other traders, and then developed day trading software for 8 years with his company until he sold it to Reuters in 2001. Since then, David has managed his personal investments as a self-proclaimed stay-at-home dad of four daughters.