Rodney Eason Joins PBE as VP of Human Resources and Administrative Services

DUNBRIDGE, Ohio, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Principle Business Enterprises (PBE), Inc., a technology leader in moisture management products, is pleased to announce that Rodney Eason has joined the company as Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative Services to support the company's rapid growth in the healthcare and customer products markets.

"Rodney is a perfect fit for the values of the business and is well qualified to lead us to higher levels of organizational development.  We are very excited to have him as a member of our team.  As the chief strategist and visionary for Human Resources at PBE, Eason will focus on driving excellence within PBE's recruitment, hiring, career development, and overall rewards programs. He will also serve as an integral member of PBE's Senior Leadership Team that is focused on continuing a track record of consistent year-on-year growth and proving the value of a recent acquisition and building expansion," said Chuck Stocking, Co-CEO of Principle Business Enterprises.

Eason brings to PBE over 23 years of Operations Management, Training, Safety and Human Resources leadership. He served most recently as the HR Director overseeing the Corporate Services Group with The Andersons. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM ? SCP). He possesses extensive community service experience including service with the United Way, Society of Human Resources Management, Leadership Toledo, and the Toledo Library Legacy Foundation. "I'm thrilled to join this people-centered and values-based world-class manufacturing firm. For over 55 years this company has been changing lives, providing employment, and giving back to the community. I'm excited to lead the HR strategy to support PBE's future growth."

About PBE
PBE is a world class manufacturing firm that develops and markets innovative, high-performance absorbent products with applications in health care, industry, and consumer products. It is a woman-owned, family enterprise celebrating over 50 years of service with headquarters outside Toledo, Ohio. PBE is committed to offering its associates exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth in an environment that nurtures entrepreneurism, teamwork, family, and a dedication to serving its markets and the community.  The CEOs of PBE were recently recognized as Ernst and Young Entrepreneurs of the Year for Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

With the support of over 250 associates, PBE manufactures a variety of products, including those that are designed to materially affect the quality of life for individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and homecare settings:

• Tranquility® incontinence and moisture-management products address concerns about skin breakdown, wound management, odor control and infections.
• Pillow Paws® safety footwear addresses the risk of slips and falls and hygiene issues.
• NeutroPhase® skin and wound cleanser facilitates the rapid healing of wounds.

In addition, PBE produces engineered-absorbent materials through the brand GELOK® that are sold to manufacturers and converters who transform them into a wide variety of consumer, infant, and pet care products, industrial materials and healthcare solutions.  PBE's mission is to do that which is honorable, promote a high standard of business ethics in its own affairs, and raise the business ethics of the community.

Contact: Jane Curry, Corporate Communications
Email:  [email protected]

SOURCE Principle Business Enterprises, Inc.