Our People

Dan Rhoads | CEO / Owner

Dan represents the 4th generation of family ownership at Rhoads, responsible for leading all aspects of the company. Dan has guided the company in the transition from performing industrial maintenance and custom fabrication at local industrial facilities in Northeast Philadelphia to expanding into maritime operations, large fabrication and assembly, and high-end quality work centered at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He has built a strong team, developed partnerships with large defense contractors and acquired world-class large manufacturing facilities and a dry dock at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Mr. Rhoads started in 1982 and brings over 35 years of experience to the company. Prior to joining Rhoads, he served as an Accountant at the big eight accounting firm Touche Ross & Co.

• CPA – Certified Public Accountant (AICPA)
• CFP – Certified Financial Planner (AICPA)

He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a Bachelor of Administration in Accounting. Mr. Rhoads then received a Masters in Taxation from Villanova University.

Phil DiSciullo | Chief Operating Officer

Phil is the Chief Operating Officer at Rhoads, responsible for overseeing all operational divisions at Rhoads

• Oversee day to day operations for DOD, IS and Fabrication divisions
• Oversee Building 57 renovations
• Develop, deliver and oversee the Project Management programs for the Northrop Grumman and Navy contracts

Mr. Phillip DiSciullo brings 18 years of experience to the company. Prior to joining Rhoads, he served as project management consultant and construction claims analyst at Capital Project Management Inc.

• DDG1000 Test Site, Building 77H NAVSSESS Philadelphia, PA – PM – Complete installation and integration of DDG100 test site and equipment – $20M
• CVN 78 and CVN 79 Gen Sets, Northrop Grumman – PM – Assembly of steam turbine generator assemblies – $3.5M
• Bulkhead and Bilge assemblies, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard – PM – Assembly bulkhead assemblies, 21 bulkheads per ship for ships 6 through 16. 10 Bilge assemblies for ship 21 – $16.5M
• Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia PA – PM/Scheduling/claims consultant for Electrical subcontractor. Assisted contractor with PM and scheduling during project and developed delay, disruption and inefficiency claim. Electrical contract value $25M. Contractor awarded $15M in damages.

He graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor Degree in Commerce and Engineering Sciences

• PMI PMP
• OSHA 30

Kimberly Buchinsky | Chief Compliance Officer

Background:

Ms. Buchinsky is currently responsible for management and oversight for all compliance departments which includes Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Information Technology, Contracts and Legal/Risk Management and is also the acting Facility Security Officer. She began her career with a Philadelphia area law firm as an associate gaining experience in various corporate/business law matters before joining Rhoads in 2009.  Since assuming the role of Chief Compliance Officer in 2016, Ms. Buchinsky has extensively expanded Rhoads’ Quality and Contracts departments, created the Material Control department, and achieved Rhoads’ confidential facility clearance status in order to respond to Rhoads’ expanding Department of Defense customers’ needs.

Associations:

• Pennsylvania Bar and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Association of Corporate Counsel
• Board Member/Treasurer National Defense Industrial Association Women in Defense Liberty Chapter
• The Society of Industrial Security Professionals

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from University of Pennsylvania
• Juris Doctorate from Temple University Beasley School of Law

Certifications:

• Lean Manufacturing
• OSHA 30 Maritime & Construction
• Project Management through Drexel University Goodwin College of Professional Studies
• Federal Contracts Management through National Contracts Management Association

Mike Rhoads | Vice President

Mike represents the 5th generation of family participation at Rhoads, responsible for relationships with key teaming partners, coordination of Rhoads’ Building 57 renovations, and getting mentored in all aspects of the Rhoads operations.

• Coordinates with consultants, engineers, and customers on operational, engineering, and business development projects
• Works on engineering, strategy, financing, and schedule with the construction team for the renovations of Rhoads’ Building 57 manufacturing facility
• Manages business development activities for the expansion of new programs at Building 57

Mr. Rhoads started with Rhoads in 2015. Prior to joining Rhoads, he served as a Business Analyst at Deloitte Consulting. He also interned for 2 summers at Clark Construction in project management for construction projects at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and City Market at O Street in Washington D.C. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Minor in Business.

Bill Fell | Chief Financial Officer

Bill is the Chief Financial Officer at Rhoads.  His responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversight of Accounting & Finance Administration and Operations
• Financial and Cash Management
• Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

Mr. Fell brings 25 years of experience to the company. Prior to joining Rhoads, he served in various Accounting/Financial roles, beginning his career at Ernst & Young LLP as a staff auditor and since then, working as a senior accountant, Accounting Manager, Director of Forecasting & Financial Systems, and Controller at various public companies.  The following are some selected accomplishments:

• Maritrans Inc., Philadelphia, PA – Accounting lead in various upgrades to Oracle ERP system. Development & Management of Rolling 5 Quarter Financial Forecast Process
• ABB Inc. – Instrumentation Division, Warminster, PA – Coordinated site efforts to transition G/L and A/P processes to SAP ERP system and ABB Shared Services facility. Created and coordinated documentation of business processes for Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley.  Revised Sales Incentive Program to more closely align with organizational goals
• Rhoads Industries, Inc., Philadelphia, PA – Reduced external audit fees by over 40% in first year with Company. Implemented weekly and annual cash flow forecast process

He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S in Accounting, and Villanova University with an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance.

• Certified Public Accountant (PA) – inactive
• Board Member/Audit Committee Chairman & Financial Expert for Mutual Fund Family of 3 Funds

Formerly served as a Coach and Board Member for a Bucks County Youth Baseball Organization.

John Seiner, Jr. | Operations Finance Manager

John is the Operations Finance Manager at Rhoads, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the entire project life cycle as well as overseeing timely and accurate reporting.

Mr. Seiner has over 25 years of leadership and experience in financial management and reporting, staff supervision, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, cash management and human resource.

Prior to joining Rhoads he served as Chief Financial Officer for 11 years at Northeast Building Products and Controller/Marketing Manager at Kleerdex Company for 10 years.

He graduated from Widener University with a B.S in Accounting.

• Currently serves as Treasury for the nonprofit Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association

Randy McCullough | Chief Human Resource Officer

Randy is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Rhoads, responsible for all functions of human resources including recruitment, employee/labor relations, organizational development and training.

Mr. McCullough has more than 30 years’ of leadership in the areas of Human Capital, Training and Operations experience working in the Financial, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Transportation and the Renewable Energy Industry.

His experience includes companies such as Acme Markets, Inc.; The Vanguard Group; M.A. B. Paints; Campbell’s (Godiva) and Gamesa Technology. Prior to joining Rhoads, he served as Vice President Human Resources & Administration at Gamesa Technology.

• Serves on the Board the Upper Main Line YMCA

He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Penn State University Masters of Business Administration.

Steve W. Catherman | Piping and Weld Manager

With over 40 years’ experience in the metal fabrication and field service industry, Steve has been with Rhoads for over 20 years holding a variety of key and management positions. Prior to Rhoads, Steve worked for Alfa Laval, O.P. Schuman and Sons, Kellet Aircraft, and Eastern center for Arts.

Certifications

• Certificate Project Management from Drexel
• Pipe 6G, SS CS, Certified Steel 4130, Aluminum 5356, 4043, and Stainless Steel to MIL, ASME, AWS and industry specifications.
• Certificates from AWS: Metallurgy Course, NDT Course, Safety in Welding Course, Understanding Welding Symbols Course, Welding Fundamentals Course, Fabrication Math Course, CWI Inspector training

Associations:

• American Welding Society
• Eastern School of the Arts, chair advisory committee for welding
• Chairperson Catherman Family awards given to Eastern School of the Arts award program
• President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Welding Society

Gregg Uliano | Industrial Services Field Operations Manager

Gregg is a Project Manager with the Industrial Service Division, responsible for overseeing all aspects of Industrial Service projects from inception to close out.

• Manage field operations and coordinate subcontractors
• Monitor and maintain budget and project financials
• Manage submittal and RFI process
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new potential customers
• Estimating and planning for IS projects

Mr. Uliano brings 34 years of general and mechanical construction experience to the company.

Prior to joining Rhoads in 2003, he worked in a family general construction business and had his own shop for a combined 19 years. Gregg has managed a vast array of projects ranging from smaller service work to seven figure plus large capital projects.

Gregg attended Temple University and completed course work in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology.

Certifications

• OSHA 10
• Six Sigma/Lean

Bill North | Director of Business Development

Bill is the Director of Business Development at Rhoads, responsible for overseeing the Field Service work that we provide our manufacturing and industrial processing customers. Bill also is actively involved in the sales/marketing activities for both Industrial Services, as well as the Large Fabrication activities of the company. Mr. North brings 35 years of experience to the company. Prior to joining Rhoads, he served as Market Executive at First Niagara.

• Northeast Treatment Centers (Treasurer, Executive Committee)
• Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (Small Business Board and Middle Market Action Team)

Bill graduated from Gettysburg College with a B.A. in Business Administration. Bill formerly served on the Boards of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and Radnor – A Better Chance.

Janice Gibbon | Operations Support Manager

Janice is the Manager of the Operations Support group at Rhoads, responsible for all aspects of purchasing, receiving, and project reporting and support.  In addition, she is responsible for leading company-wide process improvement efforts as well as the development and enhancement of the ERP system capabilities including system standardization, project costing, controls, and reporting efforts. Ms. Gibbon brings 25 years of experience to the company. Prior to joining Rhoads, she served as Director of Business Planning and Analysis at Advertising Specialty Institute. She has extensive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Throughout her career, she has regularly served as liaison between finance and information technology departments on multiple system implementations. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Notre Dame.

• Janice earned her Lean Level One Certification

Bob Sullivan | Controller

Bob is the Controller at Rhoads, responsible for overseeing the financial close process and preparing accurate and timely financial statements. He is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting duties, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Mr. Sullivan brings over 35 years of experience in Financial Reporting and Analysis, Global Consolidations, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Analysis, Internal Controls, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Systems Implementation.

Prior to joining Rhoads, he served as Controller for 9 years at Coilplus Inc., Corporate Controller for 16 years at Macsteel Service Centers USA, Inc., and Accounting Manager for 7 years at Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.

He graduated from Temple University with a B.B.A. in Accounting.

• Certified Public Accountant
• Chartered Global Management Accountant
• Member of the American Institute of CPAs and Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
• Currently serves as Board Treasurer for both Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Penndel Wildcats Athletic Association