Harry Zechman, Chief Operating Officer of Stoner Inc., will be the speaker at the November 11th PDM. In 2003 Stoner was the smallest business ever to win the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Only fourteen small businesses have won the award since its inception.

Stoner's commitment to business excellence began in 1992 to improve business results and establish a foundation for growth. Since then, the company has enjoyed double-digit average annual sales growth and consistent profitability. Stoner routinely receives best-in-class customer satisfaction ratings and enjoys high morale among its employees. In 1995, Stoner was the first company to win the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award, the highest honor bestowed on businesses in the region.

Zechman says, "Leading edge technology and a continued commitment to customers will fuel our growth." Extending its tradition of innovation and achievement, Stoner continues to develop and market new "solutions" to help customers in both business-to-business and consumer markets.

Harry Zechman is Chief Operating Officer of Stoner Incoporated. Located near Quarryville in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Stoner manufactures specialized cleaners, lubricants, and coatings for both business-tobusiness and consumer applications.

Harry earned a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and an MS degree in Agricultural Engineering from Michigan State University. Harry joined Stoner in 1996 after employment with M&M/Mars and Kraft Foods. Prior to joining Stoner, Harry held roles in engineering, manufacturing, and research and development.

Today, Harry's responsibilities are divided between serving Stoner's team members as COO and leading Stoner's technology and operations efforts.