Don Kasik

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DISC Type : D

General Superintendent/Plant Manager at Pixelle Specialty Solutions

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Don Kasik is the General Superintendent and Plant Manager for Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Fremont, Ohio. An experienced quality management professional, his career is rooted in the pulp and paper industry, with previous leadership roles at Glatfelter managing large quality assurance teams.

He holds a Bachelors Degree in Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology from Western Michigan University, which has been foundational to his career.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Risk-Taker

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Topics They Care About

Pulp & Paper Industry
His entire career and specialized Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University are focused on the paper and wood products industry.
Quality Management
Has a significant background in quality assurance, including leading a 29-person team at Glatfelter to improve product and process quality.
Plant Operations
His current role as General Superintendent and Plant Manager involves overseeing all manufacturing and operational activities at the Fremont facility.

Media Appearances

Don has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
General Superintendent/Plant Manager at Pixelle Specialty Solutions
8-2024 - 7-2025
Quality and New Product Development Manager at Pixelle Specialty Solutions
11-2018 - 7-2025
Quality Manager at Pixelle Specialty Solutions
2014 - 11-2018
Quality Assurance Manager at Glatfelter
2000 - 2014
Quality Services Manager at Domtar

Education

1985 - 1990
Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University

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Insights For Selling To Don

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Don is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Don

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Don move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Don take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Don

Personality Compatibility


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