About Us

Harrison graduated with a double major in Chemistry and Biology from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He has spent over 20 years in various R&D, sales, key account management, distributor management, and sales management roles in the industrial chemical and personal care markets.

Before taking the role as General Manager of IndSpyre Solutions, Harrison held various roles with its sister company, Essential Ingredients. In 2017, Harrison joined Ei as a Sales Director, leading the North Region team, and in 2020, he was appointed to the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In 2022, Harrison was promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Development, where he was ultimately asked to lead the new business, IndSpyre Solutions.

Harrison currently lives near the office in Suwanee, GA with his wife Christina, and two children, Ava and Evan. Among Harrison’s hobbies are playing guitar, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.

In 1997, Barry co-founded J. Tech Sales, a specialty chemical distribution company, serving as its Executive Vice President and shareholder. Over two decades, he played a crucial role in driving double-digit growth year after year, ultimately helping build J. Tech Sales into a top 30 ICIS North American chemical distribution company. In 2018, the company achieved a successful sale to a private equity group. In 2023, Barry officially joined the IndSpyre Solutions team. Barry serves as our Vice President, bringing his reputation in the HI&I marketplace and vast knowledge & expertise in the field.

Barry is a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, where he enjoys a fulfilling family life with his spouse and two adult children. His hobbies include golf and chess, where he has achieved the status of a master chess player.

Jeffrey Tannenbaum’s global perspective is a testament to his extensive travels. During his tenure at ESI, he authorized distributors and licenses throughout Southeast Asia and Europe. These experiences allowed him to immerse himself in various cultures, enriching his understanding of diversity. This cultural awareness has played a pivotal role in his leadership roles, enhancing his ability to collaborate effectively with employees, customers, and suppliers. Most recently, he has taken on the role of a consultant at IndSpyre Solutions, continuing to share his expertise and contribute to the specialty chemical industry. With over 40 years of experience, he remains a stalwart steward of the industry, leaving an indelible mark on its growth and development.

Jeffrey is not only a business leader but also a devoted family man and pillar of the community. Married with two adult children, he and his family call Boca Raton, Florida, their home. In his spare time, he is an avid enthusiast of golf, fishing, and tennis.

Steve Rodriguez joined our team in 2017 as the first dedicated HI&I employee in the history of the company, making him a key part of growing and developing this sector of the business in both the US and Canada. Now, he's taken on the role of leading our Business Development team at IndSpyre, helping us to continue expanding into new markets with new customers.

With over 2 decades of work experience in Sales & Technical support roles, Steve has obtained a wide breadth of knowledge across the industry, allowing him to serve as a technical resource and trusted partner for all the customers he serves. Additionally, Steve has spent much of his time working with the management team and sales organization to uncover new opportunities for growth – all the while developing his own book of business.

Despite his professional accomplishments, Steve takes the most pride in being a husband and father to his wonderful family. When he’s not on the job, you can find Steve traveling with his wife, watching football and lacrosse games, shredding the ski slopes, eating arroz con pollo, and being a loving father to his son and two daughters.

Alison is a Business Development Executive who has been with Essential Ingredients, and now IndSpyre Solutions, for nearly two decades. Prior to joining the team, Alison worked in Sales & Technical Service positions – both of which strengthened her gift for working alongside her customers to solve technical and formulation problems. Outside of work, Alison enjoys a wide range of hobbies from cross-stitching, staining glass, riding her motorcycle (she's covered the entire continental U.S.!), and spending time with her dogs and cats. Alison is thankful to be a part of the IndSpyre Solutions team and for the opportunity it has given her to interact with many amazing customers who she now considers family.

Ryan Charlton is a Senior Business Development Manager for IndSpyre Solutions. Studying at Michigan State University, Ryan graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media studies with a minor in Business.

For the whole of his career, Ryan has worked in chemical sales, serving as an Account Manager, among other related positions, for both Ecolab and BASF. With his knowledgeable background and drive to succeed, Ryan has demonstrated incredible skill and expertise in areas of negotiation, budgeting, sales operations, and more – all of which have successfully extended Ei, and now IndSpyre's reach into new markets.

When he’s not at work, Ryan can be found somewhere outdoors with his family enjoying activities like wake surfing, fishing, skiing, and more in the city of Highland, Michigan where he now resides.

Tim Pfeiffer is originally from Ohio and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University. He has worked in the chemical industry for over thirty years in various sales and business development roles. Based out of Colorado, he has spent the majority of his career working for Vitech International and Ashland Chemical serving multiple and diverse industries with a focus on HI&I applications. He joins IndSpyre Solutions as Sr. Business Development Manager to grow the Western region.

Tim and his wife Susan have three children; Drew, Ally and Sam. Outside of work they have spent time raising family and following the kids around in hockey, tennis and soccer. They also enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling.

Rich graduated from Bryant College in Smithfield, RI with a Marketing Degree. He has spent over 45 years in numerous roles in the chemical industry, including 20 years as the President of Reliable Solutions.

Prior to coming to IndSpyre Solutions, Rich spent 10 years at JTech/Maroon Group/Barentz.

Rich lives in Buffalo Grove, IL, with his wife Sue and their furry rescue dog, Jett. Rich’s daughter, Mallory, lives in Chicago and works for Amazon.

John graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Chemistry. He has spent over 30 years in R&D, innovation, and product management in raw materials, wood care, floor care and I&I markets.

Before taking the role as Technical Director, John held roles as Director of Innovation and R&D global floor care with Bona. Product manager and Technical Service Manager with Specialty Polymers, a specialty acrylic resin producer. Technical Director for wood care for Rustoleum, supporting brands such as Varathane, Watco, Parks Pro, Zinsser, Wolman, and Rustoleum. He holds 5 patents in wood care, air care and preservation. John is the chair of the scientific committee at HCPA (Household and Commercial Products Association) and recently served on the Board of Directors.

John's wife is Carol and they have four grown children: Alex, Jack, Davis and Haley. He enjoys traveling and going to concerts with the kids, woodworking, cycling and photography.

Amy Carter joined the Ei team in 2018 in our samples department. In 2020, she moved into a Customer Service role, and in 2023, she joined the IndSpyre team as a Customer Relationship Specialist.

Amy is an experienced and reliable customer relationship specialist with extensive knowledge in providing excellent customer care. She has a strong dedication to helping customers resolve issues and cultivating relationships.

At home, she enjoys spending time with her boys, Julian and Jackson, and two dogs, Cinco and Finn. Her favorite shows of all time are The Walking Dead and The Golden Girls.

Jenn Grossman joined the Ei team in 2018 as a Customer Support Specialist and transitioned to the IndSpyre team in 2023. Jenn has over a decade of experience in customer service. She understands customer needs and is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to deliver best-in-class service with every customer interaction.

Jenn currently resides in Georgia with her husband and two children. When not a work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and arts and crafts.

Aaron joined the Essential Ingredients team back in 2018, serving the Logistics team for three years. He was responsible for customer routing for freight as well as managing third-party logistics. Aaron transitioned over to the supply chain side in 2021, first working on inventory control and then transitioning to the supplier relations and buying side. He officially joined the Indspyre side as the Procurement Specialist, which combines all of the roles he has previously worked in at Essential Ingredients.

In his free time, Aaron enjoys playing sports with this friends (Golf, volleyball and pickleball are the current go-tos), going to breweries, playing board games and card games, watching football or just about any sport on the television, and spending time with his community and friends.

Sam graduated from the University of North Georgia and joined the Essential Ingredients team in 2022. While there he worked in Logistics, coordinating customer shipments from warehouses around the country and assisting the supply chain team. In 2024, he transitioned to the IndSpyre Solutions team as part of their Procurement/Supply Chain team.

Sam currently lives near Atlanta, Georgia. When not at work, he enjoys sports, video games, reading, spending time with friends.