Still focused on your business
In 2020 Univar Environmental Sciences was acquired by AEA Investors, and we became Veseris — an independent company 100% committed to serving environmental science customers with greater agility and a stronger sense of purpose.
With 7,500+ products from 800 supplier partners, and 77 locations across North America, we maintain a significant reach as a specialty products distributor. And with industry-leading digital services like PestWeb, ProTraining, and Inventory Manager, we’re making it easy to do business with Veseris — and empowering managers to do more with their businesses every day.
Leading with experience
Our people know your industry, and are committed to helping you find success.
Ken Bradley
CEO
Ken Bradley
CEO
Ken Bradley spent 18 years with an organization called the RS Group, which has headquarters in the UK. Bradley spent 16 of these years with the Americas division of RS Group, which operates under the brand Allied Electronics & Automation based in Fort Worth, TX. His roles spanned operational and commercial disciplines, ultimately leading to him becoming President of the Americas in 2019, a role which saw him lead during a period of commercial and cultural transformation which lead to a historical performance acceleration.
He also spent two years working in the UK where he implemented successful strategies as Senior VP of Operational Excellence. Suffice to say, his tenure at RS Group speaks to the passion he has for the distribution industry and for driving exceptional results.
As CEO, Bradley will help advance the business to achieve new levels of growth and embody the culture of Veseris and its partners.
Karl Kisner
Vice President, Marketing & Supplier Relations
Karl Kisner
Vice President, Marketing & Supplier Relations
15 years with Veseris
Karl brings energy and experience to his role, both for Veseris as a whole, and our investment in new tools and processes. By connecting these systems, we can make business more efficient, and even more fun, for our customers.
Karl knows that even though our name has changed, our commitment is always to supporting customers with the products, training, and education they need — which is why he pushes to see Veseris continue to expand the tools it offers professionals.
Before his current role at Veseris, Karl headed marketing for the AG and ES divisions of Univar’s US and Canadian business, driving customer awareness while leading the direction for the company’s websites, advertising, and ecommerce. He also brings marketing experience from BASF to his portfolio.
Karl holds a BS in Agronomy from The Ohio State University. He was on the Board of Directors for the University’s Alumni Association for 5 years, and has attended every home Ohio State football game since 1993. When he’s not cheering the Buckeyes, he’s caring for his adopted greyhounds.
Nawaz Shaik
CIO
Nawaz Shaik
CIO
Joined Veseris in 2020
Nawaz believes technology can drive innovation and Digital transformation into all areas of a business, changing how we operate and deliver value to customers. Nawaz wants to take Veseris’ industry experience and use digital innovation and data science to transform and deliver world-class products and services sustainably. He is Passionate about building engaging customer experiences, by leveraging in-depth knowledge of business processes & technology, introducing a high level of automation. Passionate about creating the vision and line of sight from Technology investments to business outcomes. He is continually looking for new ways to leverage technology for growth.
Nawaz has a demonstrated track record building high performing, nimble teams who deliver exceptional Technology products which created sustainable competitive advantage. Demonstrable success in managing and delivering complex high-risk projects, redesigning, and improving business and IT processes.
Prior to Veseris Nawaz spent most of his career at Haas Group International and Wesco Aircraft (now Incora). Co-created the product tcmIS™, the leading B2B software platform in the chemical supply chain management services for Aerospace and Defense industry. tcmIS™ has an integrated ERP system managing all aspects of the business from Order to Cash, Procure to Pay as well as a customer B2B eCommerce and services portal with SAAS capabilities.
An adopted Texan, Nawaz enjoys NFL, Fantasy Football, and movies in his spare time.
Jason Rich
CFO
Rebekah Adams
Vice President of People
Rebekah Adams
Vice President of People
Rebekah is passionate about people and culture and brings over 20 years of experience focused on the growth and development of employees and company culture. Having worked mostly in the distribution and aerospace and defense industries at Anixter and Sierra Nevada Corporation, Rebekah is very familiar with working with leaders across many lines of business to build and manage a People organization that reflects their dynamic needs.
As Vice President of People at Veseris, Rebekah is focused on driving the vision of being the Preferred Choice of employees by developing and implementing strategies that drive business results, creating a positive work environment and experience and increasing levels of employee engagement.
Rebekah grew up and went to school in Reno, NV where she received her MBA and raised her family before relocating to the Texas area in 2015 to enjoy the warm weather, live music and amazing food.
An adopted Texan, Nawaz enjoys NFL, Fantasy Football, and movies in his spare time.
Jenn Porter
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Jenn Porter
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Jenn is a fierce sales and customer care champion with extreme passion for growth, operational effectiveness, process automation, collaborative leadership and results. As Vice President of Operational Excellence at Veseris, Jenn is a customer experience champion for the organization.
Chris Potts
Director of Operations and EHS
Chris Potts
Director of Operations and EHS
25 years with Veseris
Chris wants to take what we’ve learned as a company over the last several decades and leverage it to influence and improve the practices that worked best for the organization, while finding new ways to improve.
He sees the tremendous safety program of Veseris, as well as our industry-leading distribution network and product availability, as key areas of focus for improving both the customer and the supplier experience.
Chris has worked in multiple roles across industrial chemicals, from laboratory technician to operations lead, and branch quality management… all the way up to his current position as Director of Operations & Environmental, Health, and Safety for both the United States and Canada.
Outside of operations, Chris enjoys RV camping and boating with his family and friends on the weekends.
Nate Tamialis
Regional Director – USA (West)
Nate Tamialis
Regional Director – USA (West)
11 years with Veseris
Nate believes it is key our company continues to build on its robust western American infrastructure, relying on our industry veterans to bring their experience to bear in the new light of an independent Veseris.
Having previously managed county-wide and PCT Top 25 pest control companies (including Antimite Termite and Pest Control and SOS Exterminating), he knows what it takes to drive business growth, manage large teams, and meet company goals. Nate spent time on the Arizona Pest Professionals Organization board of directors including a role as president and was a member of a the Advisory Committee to the Office of Pest Management in Arizona. Nate is also an Associate Certified Entomologist.
Originally from a pre-gentrified Washington, DC (no, not the suburbs), he fell in love with the “hidden gem” that is the pest control industry after becoming a technician in 1998.
Jim Delaney
Regional Director – USA (Central)
Jim Delaney
Regional Director – USA (Central & East)
37 years with Veseris
As Regional Director, Jim is responsible for standing up business and, eventually, guiding Veseris through a new phase of expansion. Along the way, he is focused on developing the people who will lead this company into the future.
Having served as the Northeast District Manager during the organization’s time as Univar ES, as well as the Director of both the US Central Region and Canada, Jim has taken charge of business at an impressive scale. He has overseen all aspects of business, including sales, operations, and administration, for up to 18 states, and the entire country of Canada. He was also able to successfully bridge operations between our American and Canadian divisions during a time of large portfolio expansion.
Jim holds a BS in Landscape Management from Purdue University, and one of the establishing members of DADS — Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome. He is an avid landscaper, the father to three beautiful daughters — and the husband to one amazing wife.
Jon Froese
Director – Canada
Jon Froese
Director – Canada
15 years with Veseris
Jon’s aim is to coach people toward their goals — and help teams achieve more together. As director of Canadian operations, he puts the resources and direction in place to ensure Veseris makes a positive impact for customers, suppliers, and industries.
Having worked as a customer service representative, buyer/planner, outside sales representative, industry/sales manager, and marketing lead, Jon’s wide-ranging experience within a small division plays a crucial role in his current position.
Jon holds a BS in Agribusiness and Economics from the University of Manitoba. A former competitive hockey player, he enjoys spending his spare time coaching youth hockey in his home province of Manitoba.
Sean McDonough
Regional Director – USA (East)
Alejandra Pena
Director – Mexico
Alejandra Pena
Director – Mexico
17 years with Veseris
Over her three decades in pest control, Alejandra has seen how the industry has changed — and how to best help businesses grow and adapt. That’s why she specializes in creating strategies for growing into alternative markets such as sanitization, agriculture, poultry, and ecommerce.
Prior to joining Veseris, Alejandra worked as a marketing coordinator and regional sales manager at Agrevo, as well as a general manager at Diconsa. During her time at Veseris, she held a wide variety of positions including supply chain coordinator, sales and marketing manager, and business unit manager before attaining her current role as Director of Mexico’s operations.
Alejandra holds a BA in Marketing and Communication and advanced management programs from private universities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters — her greatest pride and motivation — as well as her beloved dog.
Andrew Assir
Director of Marketing
Andrew Assir
Director of Marketing
11 years with Veseris
Andrew knows the unique impact Veseris has on the industry — and he’s ready to communicate it to new customers, supplier partners, and employees. By bringing the company’s culture and drive to the forefront, he helps drive continued success with meaningful branding and powerful answers to the question, “Why Veseris?”
Formerly a marketing manager at Sabre, where he handled software and hotel travel management content for travel agencies, Andrew brought his deep knowledge of effective distribution to Veseris, where he drives growth through both internal and external collaborations.
Andrew holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and an MBA in Marketing from the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University. Having previously lived in Saudi Arabia, England, Germany, and Qatar, he currently resides with his spouse and two children in Austin, where he enjoys volunteering with Scouts BSA, golf and home brewing.
TJ Shelby
Specialty Business Manager
TJ Shelby
Specialty Business Manager
14 years with Veseris
TJ’s focus is helping our specialty group fearless explore new markets for growth, working with our sales team to identify and prioritize specialty sales opportunities. He and his group assist in the sales and service process, provide technical expertise, offer product and industry training, and raise the bar within every market they enter.
When he’s not enjoying time kayaking with his wife and four children, TJ can be found reading comic books or brewing his own beer.