Natalie Kaddas is the chief executive officer of Kaddas Enterprises, a second-generation family business. The company specializes in manufacturing thermoform plastic products and cutting-edge, custom solutions for the energy, transportation, and aerospace industries. Kaddas Enterprises has become a champion of protecting the global energy infrastructure against power outages caused by animals with their patented BirdguarD™ designs. Under Ms. Kaddas’ leadership, the company has pursued a global market strategy that has more than tripled revenues and grown net profits annually.
Ms. Kaddas has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry as a regional director of customer relations and room revenues for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Marriott Hotels. While placing a high priority on customer experience and business management, she grew revenues by 30 percent.
Jay Kaddas is a co-founder and part owner of the family business since Kaddas Enterprises' incorporation in 1987. His primary responsibility is new product innovation, design and development utilizing the latest CNC technology. He studied industrial architecture at the Utah Technical College.
He has designed and developed aerodynamic locomotive bodies and interiors for mass transit systems. He was a key member of the design and fabrication team for Air Force One remodel.
John joined Kaddas as our CFO/General Counsel after being a partner in a regional accounting firm, where is oversaw the firms Salt Lake Office. Prior to joining Kaddas he served on our Advisory Board and as our tax accountant. John graduated from Utah State University with bachelor’s degrees in accounting and economic, as well as his Master of Accounting. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University. As a professional John has had the opportunity to work both in law firms and an accounting firm in Washington and Utah. Outside of work John enjoys spending time with his family and serving in his community and church. He is also enjoys golfing and is an avid Gonzaga Basketball fan.
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.
Erick comes to Kaddas with more than 30 years of experience in plastic manufacturing. Throughout his years of experience, Erick has implemented many manufacturing processes in assembly, tooling and machining. Erick is a proficient CNC/CAD CAM programmer,CNC 5 Axis Machinist and LEAN manufacturing manager.
In his spare time, Erick enjoys various creative projects, most recently, MIG/TIG welding. In times where no tools are allowed, his wife will whisk him off to the family cabin in West Yellowstone, where he becomes a creative in the kitchen, making homemade pasta and smoked meats. He has also been known to hand-craft award-winning parade floats and enjoy UTV off-road adventures.
Dennis comes to Kaddas with over 35 years of experience in advanced composite structures ranging from sporting goods to space structures and just about everything in between. His first real job was as a draftsman in the days before CAD. He has held numerous positions through out his career including shop technician, CAD drafter/designer, manufacturing engineer, manufacturing manager, program manager, quality manager. He is an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, BSI trained lead auditor for ISO13485:2016 andISO9001:2015. He has quality management experience with ISO13485:2016,ISO9001:2015, AS9100 and NADCAP quality systems.
When not working, he enjoys brewing beer and riding his motorcycle to distant places.
Nicky has worked for Kaddas since October of 2022 in the Human Resource department. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management in 2012 from the University of Phoenix and earned her human resource certification, the SHRM-CP in 2022. As the Human Resource Manager she and her team are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day responsibilities related to employee relations, payroll, benefits, training and departmental strategic initiatives. In her free time Nicky enjoys spending time with her family and camping in the mountains of Utah.
Jimmy Zapata is a sales professional with over 20years 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.
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.
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.
Brian graduated in 2011 from Stevens-Henagar college with his bachelor’s degree in business administration in Ogden Utah. He has 12 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, 10 OSHA certification, and also completed a Lean 101 course from Davis Tech College.
He enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and family BBQs and Dutch oven cooking. He love anything outdoors from camping, fishing, hiking, to biking and kayaking.
