Leadership & Teams

Backgrounds on management and site-specific teams across our facilities.

Chief Executive Officer - Jerry Joliet
Chief Executive Officer

Jerry Joliet

Jerry became CEO in 2006, taking over for founder Bal Dixit. Prior to joining, Jerry held senior management roles with leading CPG and High Tech Companies. He started his professional career as a Nuclear trained Submarine Officer in the US Navy. Under his leadership, Newtex has grown organically and through acquisition. He enjoys hiring smart people with initiative and curiosity and watching as they deliver amazing results for customers worldwide.

Lindsey Cooper - Director of Sales & Marketing
VP of Sales & Marketing

Lindsey Cooper

Lindsey has been with Newtex since 2015 and is a highly organized, results-driven Sales exceutive. She known for surpassing sales targets and enhancing operational efficiency. She excels in leading high-performance teams, providing strategic coaching, and driving significant revenue growth.

Scott Gregorio - Director of Engineering & Sourcing
VP of Operations - Textiles

Scott Gregorio

Scott is the General Manager of Newtex's Safety Apparel & Fire Containment units, and the Director of Planning & Sourcing. Scott has more than 35 years with Newtex, having served in almost every role within the company.  

Aaron Freeman - Senior Manager of Coating & Lamination
Director of Operations - Coating & Lamination

Aaron Freeman

Aaron is the Senior Manager of Coating & Lamination and heads the team in Victor NY. Aaron has also had managerial roles in our fabrication and weaving operations. He joined the Newtex team in 2018 as a Quality & Control Lab Technician. He is an experienced ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, Research and Development Tech and Cryogenic Test Technician.

Darrin Smith - Sourcing & Site Lead
Sourcing & Site Lead

Darrin Smith

Darrin is the site lead for Newtex's Rancho Cucamonga, CA Industrial Seals operation. He started in the High Temperature Textiles business in 2010 at a custom sewing shop that was acquired by Newtex in 2017. Darrin is a key member of our Sourcing team, and is chief estimator for Custom fabrication projects.