Let Us Introduce Ourselves
In 1963, Bob Kilbey saw the opportunity for improved quality and comfort in the orthopedic and general hospital market. The company began with innovation and developed the first orthopedic devices incorporating a hook-and-loop closure in wraps and supports.
Our customers valued how “ezy” these wraps were to use and inspired our primary brand known today as Ezy Wrap®. Continuing our success with Ezy Wrap, we have also partnered with other industry innovators such as Graymont X, Sober, and Modicine PatientWear. With over 60 years in the business, we have learned the best ways to continue to grow and better ourselves for our partners and our customers.
All Ezy Wrap, Graymont X, and Modicine PatientWear products are manufactured exclusively at PPI, whose Quality Management System is certified as being in conformity with ISO 13485:2016 by Intertek.
Bob Kilbey was a traveling salesperson of medical products when, in the late 1950s, on the road in his territory in the southeast, he stumbled upon an article in Popular Science. This article outlined an invention called Velcro ©, using hook-and-loop to attach materials temporarily. Bob was selling lift belts and abdominal binders with laces, zippers, and clasps and patented the idea of using hook-and-loop on medical devices.
Bob began showing some of his customers these new wraps that used hook-and-loop, and they loved how easy the wraps were to apply. From that customer feedback, Bob trademarked our flagship brand Ezy Wrap® and formed the company Professional Products, Inc. in 1963. His wife Sue was the first employee and sewed many wraps by hand out of their Airstream trailer.
In 1982, Bryan, Bob's son, joined the company after graduating from Georgia Tech and transformed the company into a modern manufacturing environment by designing and overseeing the construction of, the facilities we still operate today. Together, the Kilbey’s expanded the company to 5 locations, 35 states, and key international distributors.
Bob Kilbey
FOUNDER OF PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS, INC. AND EZY WRAP
The Team at PPI
Portrait of Bob and Sue Kilbey with Professional Products, Inc. Staff
(listed below from left to right).
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Tyler Severs
QUALITY & SOURCING MANAGER
Tyler Severs is the analytical chemistry and quality management expert at Professional Products, Inc. With an education in chemistry and economics from Eastern Illinois University, his career began with impactful research into heme complex integration. Over a decade at Renewable Energy Group, transitioning to Chevron, Tyler honed his biofuel production and quality management skills, adhering to BQ-9000 standards. His expertise extends to biotechnology, working with microorganisms in industrial fermentation.
Tyler’s commitment to excellence is underscored by his contributions to PPI's ISO 13485:2016 quality system, demonstrating a perfect blend of analytical precision and quality oversight in the biotechnological field.
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Rhoda McLean
ENGINEERING LEADER
Rhoda McLean's career at our company since 1993 showcases remarkable growth from manufacturing to leadership roles in production and engineering. Her adaptability led her to become an engineering assistant, then a production supervisor with HR duties, blending technical and leadership skills. After pausing her career in 2004 for family, Rhoda returned in 2013, ascending to Engineering Lead by 2016.
Rhoda's commitment to professional growth is evident in her pursuit of supervisory courses at Northwest Florida State College and human resources studies at the University of West Florida. This dedication to continuous learning underscores her commitment to leadership excellence and her readiness to take on new challenges.
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Trenton Kilbey
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & FINANCE
Trenton Kilbey is the Director of Operations and Finance of Professional Products, Inc. Trenton oversees Product Management, Business Development, FP&A, Information Technology Systems, Quality Assurance, and Sales and Marketing. Trenton is skilled in strategically approaching complex business problems, forming tactical-based solutions, and managing teams to drive results.
Before Professional Products, Inc., Trenton worked for General Electric in the Operations Leadership Management Program (OMLP) at multiple facilities in GE Power and globally on Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) across various divisions and countries.
Trenton earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Heather Kilbey
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Heather Kilbey is the CFO of Professional Products, Inc. Heather oversees the day-to-day financial operations, financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling, as well as monthly and annual financial close.
Prior to Professional Products, Inc., Heather worked for 11 years at Monsanto as a Chemical Engineer moving her way up to Senior Management at the Pensacola facility. Heather earned an MBA from the University of West Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Bryan Kilbey
CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Bryan Kilbey is the CEO of Professional Products, Inc. Bryan leads the company and the research and design of new products. Bryan is skilled in Medical Device Innovation, Design, Development, and Industrialization, including Patent Strategy, Apparatus Method and Design Patents, and corresponding Business Development. Over the years, Bryan moved his way through the company in positions ranging from Sales Rep to General Manager since joining the company in 1983. In his earliest role, he oversaw the company’s transformation from a small multi-building operation to a full-scale manufacturing environment through the construction of our current operations today.
Bryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Charity Prescott
OFFICE MANAGER
Charity is skilled in customer communication, employee relations, time management, and PPI internal processes.
Charity began her career with Professional Products, Inc in 1992. After 3 years in manufacturing, she joined our office staff in Customer Service while attending Northwest Florida State College. Charity continued her career at PPI, broadening her experience in AR, Purchasing, and office administration. Charity was promoted in 2004 to her current role and is integral to our daily operational success at PPI.
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Windell Carnley
PURCHASING & PRODUCTION MANAGER
Connect with Windell CarnleyWindell Carnley is the Purchasing and Production Manager of Professional Products, Inc. Windell oversees Daily Production Processes, Receiving, Warehouse, Material Sourcing, Material Purchasing, and Inbound Logistics of Raw Materials. Windell is skilled in negotiating, sourcing, procurement of raw materials, and interpersonal communication. Windell's expertise in balancing competing people, production, and process priorities is integral to the success of daily operations.
Prior to Professional Products, Inc., Windell worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for First Service Residential Company, overseeing a team of 4 through daily operations and performance objectives. Windell earned a Bachelor of Science in Project Management from Northwest Florida State College.
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Matt Cook
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING MANAGER
Connect with Matt CookMatt Cook, the Product Development and Sourcing Manager at Professional Products, Inc., plays a pivotal role in managing offshore communications and spearheading automated manufacturing processes domestically. His expertise significantly boosts PPI's operational capabilities.
Previously, as a Product Design Engineer and Project Manager in the power sports industry, Matt excelled in product innovation and international collaboration. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Thomas Jefferson University, his expertise is further enhanced by Project Management and AutoCAD certifications.
Matt's career reflects a commitment to professional growth and excellence, making him a vital asset to the PPI team and its innovative endeavors.