JTI, Inc Staff
Staff

Andrew Startzenbach
General Manager
Name Andrew Startzenbach
Title General Manager

Matt Polito
Sales Manager/Marketing
Name Matt Polito
Title Sales Manager/Marketing
Matt has quite an interesting background, as evidenced by his combination of experience at JTI and his degree from Tiffin University. His work across various business industries, along with his hospitality experience, gives him a unique perspective in his current role. Matt has been with the company for 9 years. Outside of work, his love for the outdoors, swimming, and exploring new restaurants in Cleveland/Akron highlights his adventurous side. It’s great that he balances his professional life with hobbies that keep him active and engaged with the local food scene!

Trevor Wear
Service Manager
Name Trevor Wear
Title Service Manager
Trevor started at JTI fresh from trade school and worked his way up from trailer tech to service manager, showing his skill, dedication and growth. For example, in his ten years working here he's installed around 300 plows and fixed around 1,000. His extensive expertise in snowplows, electrical systems, and mechanics makes him a valuable asset to the service team. In his spare time Trevor enjoys go-carting, competitive RC car racing and video gaming.

Korie Varkala
Parts Manager
Name Korie Varkala
Title Parts Manager
A five-year member of the JTI crew, Korie is the backbone of the team with her work ordering, advising customers, and keeping things organized with both old and new parts. She honed her efficiency and ability to stay on top of everything in her earlier background in manufacturing. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, knitting, and playing with her fur babies. She has a great balance of creative hobbies and quality time with the people and pets she loves.

Ken
Parts Specialist
Name Ken
Title Parts Specialist
Ken’s background working with municipalities gives him a unique understanding of the needs and challenges faced by local governments when it comes to trailers and parts. His insight adds value for customers in various towns and cities. Ken has been with the company for 4 years. He enjoys riding his motorcycle and has a passion for rehabbing old fire trucks--it's satisfying to both preserve history and serve the community.

Dan
Parts Specialist
Name Dan
Title Parts Specialist
Dan’s experience in the landscaping industry and as a business owner gives him an edge in understanding what landscapers need in trailers and parts. It must be great for customers in that field to have someone with such firsthand experience! Dan has been with the company for over 5 years. Dan's a rock drummer, too--JTI's resident music lover if you’re ever looking to test your music knowledge.
Service Team

Adam
Service Tech
Name Adam
Title Service Tech
Adam sounds like a real expert with his years of experience as a trailer specialist and his role as the lead tech for installing snowplows. Adam has been with the company for over five years. It’s great that he’s got a diverse range of interests outside of work too. His love for Japanese anime movies adds a unique touch, and farming with chickens, donkeys, and turkeys sounds like a peaceful and fulfilling hobby. It must be fun to spend time with such a lively flock!

Tyeson
Axle Builder
Name Tyeson
Title Axle Builder
Tyson’s first year at the company has been a big one, especially with his work on developing a new system for making and expanding axles. It sounds like he’s made an impact in a short amount of time. Outside of work, it’s great that he enjoys spending time with his kids—balancing family with hobbies like computer gaming and hanging out with friends over drinks sounds like a great way to unwind.

Joe
Service Tech
Name Joe
Title Service Tech
Joe is a focused, efficient technician with deep skills in wiring, suspension and hub service. Joe has been with the company for 3 years. He'll be building on his considerable skills with training in welding. After work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, video games, and peaceful country walks.

Alex
Porter/Service Tech
Name Alex
Title Porter/Service Tech
Alex is a great addition to JTI, especially with his hands-on experience in on-the-road semi-truck repair. It’s awesome that he’s bringing a lot of knowledge and a big toolbox to the table—sounds like he’s ready to tackle whatever comes his way. Outside of work, it’s nice that he values those quiet moments, like watching the sunset with his girlfriend. And working a second job to save money shows his hardworking nature. It seems like he knows how to balance work, relationships, and his goals.