John Cutchin President
Founded Palmetto Plating in 1964, responsible for the coordination of all marketing, production, quality control, safety, environmental, and administrative activities.
Hunter Cutchin First Vice President
Responsible for materials and equipment procurement. He also serves as the primary point contact for customer quotations and inside customer service. He is a graduate of Clemson University and has been with Palmetto Plating Co., Inc since 1989.
Paul Frank Executive Vice President
As the newest member of the management team, Paul brings knowledge and expertise in many areas. He is responsible for all aspects of the shop’s operations. Paul works closely with the management team (Hunter, Brandon, Ronnie, Staci, Crystal, and Bobby) to ensure Palmetto Plating receives, processes and returns customers’ work with the highest quality and efficiency. Paul has been in the plating / metal finishing industry for over 45 years.
Alan Hilliard Retired
Please join us in extending best wishes to Alan Hilliard and his wife Susan. Alan is retiring from Palmetto Plating Co.,Inc. September 30, 2015 after 28 years of dedicated service as Sales Manager. He will be missed by our customers as well as his colleagues at work. He has always treated customers as friends and worked hard to provide courteous and fair service.
Brandon Bandy Scheduling Supervisor
Responsible of supervision of Decorative Chromium, Electroless Nickel, Anodize, Passivation, and Electropolish Processes. He is also a member of our ISO 9001: 2008 Management Team and a graduate of Clemson University. He is married, and has been with Palmetto Plating Co., Inc. since 2003.
Ronnie Colón Quality Manager
Responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspection on customer parts to insure compliance to purchase order requirements. He is also in charge of our Hard Chrome, Electroless Nickel, Nickel, and Black Oxide process lines. Ronnie has a BS degree from the Devry Institute of Technology, is an expert in 5S-Workplace Organization, is bilingual (English/Spanish), and has over 13 years of manufacturing experience. He joined Palmetto Plating in 2012. Ronnie is married and has two children.
Staci Sorgee Technical Service
Responsible for the Laboratory and chemical maintenance of plating baths, wastewater pre-treatment system, Environmental and Safety compliance and is a member of our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS 9100 Management Team. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Chemistry and is a licensed Physical/Chemical wastewater operator. Staci is married with 5 children and has been with Palmetto Plating Company since 2010.
Crystal Honea ISO 14001: 2004, and AS 9100 Management Representative
Responsible for the ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001: 2004, and AS 9100 Quality Management Systems. She is also the primary point of contact for customer quotations. She has 2 children and has been with Palmetto Plating Co., Inc. since 2010.
Mariea Wilson Accounting Manager
Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Human Resources. Mariea, an Accounting major, graduated from Greenville Technical College with a degree in business. She is married with one child (a son). Mariea joined Palmetto Plating in 2012.
Bobby Roper Shipping And Receiving
Responsible for shipping and receiving. He is married with five children and has been with Palmetto Plating Co., Inc since 1987.
Max The Plating Dog (Mascot)
Max is the Palmetto Plating family mascot, he keeps everyone in line and makes sure every thing runs smoothly around the plant.