Administrative

Chris Riddle

CHRIS RIDDLE, CPA

Corporate Controller

Chris joined Porter Warner Industries in
2023 as Corporate Controller. He is responsible for all accounting related activities.

Prior to PWI, Chris was employed by Astec Industries from 2003 – 2023 as Corporate Segment Controller and Corporate Financial Analyst.

Chris graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.
He received his CPA designation in 2002.

Email: christopher.riddle.pwi@gmail.com
Phone: 423-242-6467

Raby

JOHN RABY

Corporate Manufacturing Manager

John Raby joined Porter Warner Industries in 2024 as Manufacturing Manager and is located at the Chattanooga TN facility.

Prior to PWI, John was employed for Plastic Omnium from 2015 to 2024 with his most recent position being Injection Operations Manager. John was employed by Chattanooga Seating Systems as a backup group leader from 2011 to 2015 and was employed by Averitt Express from 2005 to 2011 as a diesel mechanic.

John earned an associate’s degree in Auto Mechanic’s in 2004 from Chattanooga State.

Email:  jraby.pwi@gmail.com
Phone: 423-242-6465

Sherry Ford

SHERRY FORD

Corporate Credit Manager

Sherry became Porter Warner Industries’ Credit Manager in 2017.

Prior to PWI, Sherry was employed by Heartland Micro Payments as Credit Manager from 2009 to 2017.  Sherry was employed by Ben’s Paint Supply as Credit Manager from 2000 to 2008.  Sherry was employed by Lotus Development from 1988 to 2000 as an assistant to the Director of Technical Support and Credit Manager.

Sherry attended Eastern Wyoming College from 1978 to 1980.

Email: sherryford.pwi@gmail.com
Phone: 423-242-6466

Reed Bobo

REED BOBO

Corporate Payroll & Benefits Supervisor

Reed joined Porter Warner Industries in 2023 as Payroll and Benefits Supervisor.

His responsibilities include payroll administration, benefits administration, general ledger accounting and treasury
management functions.

Reed previously worked in public accounting as a tax professional and as a manager of bookkeeping
personnel.

Reed graduated from UT Chattanooga in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education before completing additional education in business and accounting.

Email: reed.bobo.pwi@gmail.com
Phone: 423-242-6671

Brenda Hooper

BRENDA HOOPER

Corporate Accounts Payable Supervisor

Prior to PWI, Brenda was employed from 2003 to 2023 by Astec Industries, Inc. as Executive Assistant to the CFO and later as Corporate Accounts Payable Supervisor. Brenda was employed from 2002 to 2003 by W.F. Taylor as an Executive Assistant. She was employed from 1990 to 2002 by AmeriSource Bergen Corporation as Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer.

Brenda earned a diploma in Office Administration (specializing in legal administration) from Northwestern Technical College.

Email: brenda.hooper.ap.pwi@gmail.com
Phone: 423-242-6468

Kelly

KELLY S. KEITH

Customer Service Representative

Kelly joined Porter Warner Industries in 2019 as a Customer Service Representative in the Chattanooga location.

Prior to PWI, Kelly was employed from 2015 to 2018 by TPC Printing & Packaging as Assistant Controller and Human Resource Administrator.  Kelly was employed from 1999 to 2015 by Creswell Richardson as Controller and I.T. Director.  Kelly was employed from 1993 to 1999 by Chattanooga Tractor as Controller and Habitat from 1990 to 1993 as Bookkeeper.

Kelly earned a two-year accounting certificate from Chattanooga State in Chattanooga, TN.

Email: kellykeithpwi@gmail.com
Phone: 423-242-6475

jim

JIM BRANTLEY

Arlington Office/Warehouse Manager

Jim became Porter Warner Industries’ Arlington, TX Office/Warehouse Manager responsible for the Arlington, Houston and Tulsa warehouse in 1989.  Prior to that, Jim was PWI’s Houston’s Office/Warehouse Manager in 1982.  Jim joined PWI in 1981 as a Technical Sales Representative in Houston, TX.

Prior to PWI, Jim was employed by Texas Steel in Fort Worth, TX from 1976 – 1979.

Jim has over 45 years of experience in the foundry industry.

Jim earned his B.S. degree in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University in 1980.

Email: jbrantleypwi@gmail.com
Phone: 817-505-0627

jeaneen

JEANEEN GREENHAGEN

Phoenix Office/Warehouse Manager

Jeaneen became Porter Warner Industries’ Phoenix, AZ location Office/Warehouse Manager in 2002, where she is responsible for the Phoenix and El Paso warehouses.

Prior to PWI, Jeaneen was employed by Quality Stamp & Seal, located in Glendale, AZ from 1985 to 2002.  She was hired as a typesetter and engraver before being promoted to Manager and Vice President.

Email: jeaneen.pwiaz@gmail.com
Phone: 602-824-1550

Rachel

RACHAEL GUERRA

Rancho Dominguez Office/Warehouse Manager

In 2018, Rachael became the Rancho Dominguez, CA Office/Warehouse Manager, responsible for the Rancho Dominguez, CA and Oakland, CA warehouses.  Rachael joined PWI in 1995 as a Customer Service Representative for our Rancho Dominguez, CA location.

Prior to PWI, Rachael was employed by Pryor Giggey, Whittier, CA and CE Cast (CIPCO) from 1986 to 1995.

Rachael attended Cerritos College, CA in Business Communication/General Office.

Email: pwirancho@yahoo.com
Phone: 562-295-5113

Shelly Vines

SHELLY M. VINES

Birmingham Office/Warehouse Manager

Shelly became Porter Warner Industries’ Birmingham, AL Office/Warehouse Manager in 2010.  Prior to that, Shelly worked in the PWI Birmingham office as a Customer Service Representative since 1999.  Shelly joined PWI in 1992 as the Birmingham Receptionist.

Email: svinespwi@gmail.com
Phone: 205-725-8211

Connie

CONNIE M. GOING

Richburg Office Manager

Connie became Porter Warner Industries’ Office Manager of the Richburg, SC location in 2020.  Connie joined PWI in 2002 as a Customer Service Representative.

Prior to PWI, Connie was employed with Wal-Mart as lead customer service manager from 1989 to 2002.

Connie graduated York Technical College in 2014 with an Associate’s Degree in Business Management.

Email: connie.going.pwi@gmail.com
Phone: 803-789-3444

Joe Blackmon

JOE T. BLACKMON

Richburg Warehouse Manager

Joe became the Porter Warner Industries’ Richburg, SC Warehouse Manager in 1994.  Joe joined PWI in 1993 as a CDL Driver.  

Prior to PWI, Joe was employed by Springs Global from 1979 to 1992 as an electrical and mechanical maintenance mechanic.

Email: joe.blackman.pwi@gmail.com
Phone: 803-789-3444