SI Jacobson Manufacturing Team
We are experience makers.
We are a talented team of designers, engineers, strategists, and innovators focused on making your ideas a reality.
SI Jacobson Manufacturing collaborates with you to create OEM, ODM, and 100% custom products that are designed, engineered, and manufactured to fit your needs and budget.
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CEOAs CEO, Charlie’s primary responsibility is to set the strategic vision and action plan for the company. Every day his energy and efforts are focused on the development of new markets, creating a culture of operational excellence, and exploring innovative ways to meet the needs of our customers and prospects while continuing to build out the creative and operational team. Charlie has been a partner of Albion Investors for 16 years, the private investment firm that owns SI Jacobson Manufacturing. Charlie assumed the role of CEO in 2016 to help accelerate the growth of SI Jacobson. While at Albion, Charlie has worked with several businesses in the packaging and soft goods industry. Over the past 10 years, the majority of Charlie’s time at Albion has been focused on helping the portfolio businesses drive process improvements in all facets of the operations, as well as driving a culture of excellence by building strong management teams with focused goals to drive enterprise value. When not traveling for work, he enjoys traveling with his family and the occasional golf game. Charlie earned his BS at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
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COOBio coming soon.
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Vice President, Sales & DevelopmentDale is a seasoned manufacturing professional with a 20-year career track record of developing and growing long-term customer partnerships. He credits his success with uniquely balancing the commercial needs of the market, the quality demands of the consumers, and the realities of the production process. As vice president of sales at SI Jacobson, Dale’s primary responsibility is to establish relationships with companies seeking high attention to detail and a customer-centric approach in their manufacturing experience. He leads a team of sales specialists in connecting the right solution to each individual customer. Prior to joining SIJ early in 2020, Dale led Case Logic and Thule’s Specialty Markets Group, serving some of the world’s largest electronics, medical, and automotive companies. He holds a Bachelors, Business Administration degree from Siena Heights University in Michigan, and when the midwestern weather allows you can find him in his non-work hours just about anywhere outdoors.
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Director, SalesBio coming soon.
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Director, DesignAs design director at SI Jacobson, Tresha drives innovation and creative efforts within the design team to deliver industry-leading products for our clients. She leads the team in exploration of new design ideas and guides strategies to meet product and development requirements. Before joining SI Jacobson, Tresha was a soft goods and tech pack specialist at Milwaukee Tool, and previously worked as a product designer at Heritage Travelware and High Sierra. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, and is certified in UX Design, with a specialization in UI. Outside of the office, Tresha can be found riding and showing horses, creating in the kitchen, taking on DIY projects, or traveling around the world.
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Lead Product DesignerJae brings a wealth of product design experience to SI Jacobson, and in his role as lead product designer, he expertly manages projects through the complete development cycle, from concept sketches through final product. His focus is to elevate every project to its full potential. Prior to joining SI Jacobson, Jae worked at High Sierra, where he designed and managed a wide range of travel bags, including wheeled luggage, backpacks, and duffels. After High Sierra, Jae worked at Randa Accessories, managing the design team responsible for the development of men’s accessories – wallets, hats, and toiletry bags, to name a few. He earned his Bachelor of Design from the University of Illinois Chicago and is a devout fan of the Bulls and the Bears. When not managing the next product innovation, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing a round or two of golf.
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Manager, HR & FinanceBobbie joined SI Jacobson in 1989 and has proven herself a dedicated and versatile member of the team. She’s worn a few different hats over the years and her institutional knowledge of the company, the services we offer, and the customers we work with makes her an invaluable asset internally and externally alike. In her role within the warehouse management department Bobbie has responsibility for purchasing, shipping and receiving, inspection of inbound goods and materials, and maintaining appropriate stock inventories. When not keeping her thumb on the pulse of the ins and outs of the SIJ warehouse, Bobbie enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family – especially while watching her beloved Chicago Bears defeat her husband’s Green Bay Packers.
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Lead SilkscreeningBio coming soon.
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Manager, China & AsiaCandy has been part of the SI Jacobson Manufacturing team for over 14 years, managing factory relationships, sourcing new fabrics and materials, handling development of new product samples, and overseeing quality control for international manufacturing. Before joining SI Jacobson, Candy held a sales position with a leading manufacturer in China. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Hunan University of Finance and Economics.
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Senior Product DeveloperIn her role as a senior product developer at SI Jacobson, Elyn helps guide new client projects from start to finish. She begins by reviewing specifications, then collaborates with the design team to inform her recommendations for materials, construction methods, and process improvements. Her attention to detail and collaboration with suppliers along the way result in a finished work sample ready for production. Elyn has worked in and around product development over 13 years, sourcing product materials, managing samples and production, and supporting order processing. Her experience includes similar roles at RG Barry Corp. and as part of China’s team at Baggallini. Elyn holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ha’erbin University of Commerce, and in her non-work time enjoys traveling, photography, and watching a great movie and lives with her husband and two children.
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Manager, Quality AssuranceBio coming soon.
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Quality InspectorFrom product to process to facility, quality control has been the cornerstone of Denny’s lengthy career in manufacturing. As lead of the quality control team at SI Jacobson, Denny’s primary responsibility is to ensure every order ships to customer specifications and SIJ’s quality standards. He inspects each product lot and if something’s not quite right, works with the factory to resolve issues prior to delivery. Before joining SIJ in 2018, Denny worked in various quality and product quality control roles in manufacturing in China. He attended college in Xiaogan City, Hubei Province and in his spare time enjoys watching NBA basketball and perfecting his skills in running, swimming, and ping-pong.