THE DONCO FAMILY OF RECYCLING COMPANIES

The Donco team has a wealth of experience in waste recycling. We provide more than three generations of experience and innovation to all of our customers.

Robert Mendelson

After more than 40 years as president of Donco, Bob is now chairman of the board—but he still considers himself a salesman. Bob started Donco in 1959 with just one employee. As the business grew, he added Ohio Pulp Mills Inc., Ramblin Corp and Poly Recyclers, Inc. In the process, he built an experienced team of professionals focused on buying and selling secondary materials. Best of all, Bob believes he accomplished his mission as a teacher when his son, David, was promoted to president of Donco. This gives him more time to spend with his wife, Linda, three children and many grandchildren—and more time to make sales for Donco.

David Mendelson

Representing the fourth generation of the family dedicated to the pulp and paper industry, David graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in American History. Like previous generations of his family, he apprenticed early, working during his high school and college years at Ohio Pulp Mills and at Donco’s regional offices around the country. David has been instrumental in expanding Donco’s focus beyond traditional scrap paper by developing markets for a wide variety of secondary raw materials including agricultural byproducts, multi-material laminations, among other twenty-first century waste streams. David lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife, Blythe and their children.

Charles Cyra

Donco’s executive vice president services customers through our Green Bay office, assisting many of the nation’s largest producers of paper and pulp products. Before joining Donco in 1977, Chuck bought scrap paper, pulp, and chemicals for Fort Howard Paper Company. Before that, he earned a bachelor of Science Degree in education from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He has served on the Board of Directors of both the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the Paperstock Industries Chapter of ISRI (PSI). He recently completed ten successful years as co-chairman of the PSI standards and Practices Committee. Chuck and his wife, Linda, reside in Green Bay, WI.

Thomas Imming

Marketing manager for Donco’s Cincinnati office, Tom Imming serves not only the Ohio Valley mills, but also suppliers and customers throughout the Midwest and Canada. Working closely with Ohio Pulp Mills, Tom supplies raw materials, sells finished goods and manages Donco’s just-in-time system. He joined our organization in 1982 after working for Ponderosa Fibers of America and Independent Paper Stock. Thomas resides in Milford, Ohio with his wife Terri, and son, J.T.

Jeffrey Sunderman

Director of Marketing for Donco’s Chicago office, Jeff Sunderman serves customers and suppliers not only in the Midwest but throughout North America. When Jeff joined Donco in 1996, he brought with him 17 years of experience in the industry as president of a scrap paper packer/dealer company. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business economics from Southern Illinois University. Jeff and his children reside in the Chicago area.

Robert Harris

When Bob Harris joined our Chicago operation in 1974 as Vice President of International Sales, he brought to the table years of professional expertise in the carton and container industry. From 1960 to 1971 Bob published Boxboard Containers Magazine, and from 1971 to 1974 he served as an international consultant to the packaging industry. In addition, Bob has been involved in the operation of corrugated plants at home and abroad, and he is well versed in board-mill startups and expansions. He and his wife, Brigita, live in Chicago and have 2 grown sons.

Woody Hill

Woody comes to Ramblin Corp with 30 years of research and merchandising experience in the agricultural-products industry. Woody received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at Miami University of Ohio, in 1970. He worked for The Procter and Gamble Company in Agricultural Chemicals Research and Development. Subsequently, Woody has garnered over 30 years of experience in the grain and feed industries. Woody presently markets wide-specification agricultural products, including starches and wood byproducts, into a variety of industrial, agricultural and feed industries. Woody and his wife, Holly, live in Cinncinnati, Ohio and have three children and one grandchild.

Theresa Aili

Theresa joined the Donco team in 1984 as executive assistant and became corporate treasurer in 1996. Her knowledge of and involvement in nearly every aspect of the business and her “we-can-do-anything” attitude insures excellent customer service to established clients as well as new accounts. Before joining Donco, Theresa assisted the Finance Director for the City of Birmingham, Michigan. She and her husband, Richard, are currently Chicago residents.

Myer Lissner

Senior Consultant for Donco's Chicago Office, Myer joined Donco in late 2002. Previously serving as Vice President of Lissner Corporation, he has more than 60 years in the paper recycling industry. Since joining Donco Paper Supply Company, he has added paper mill outlets and suppliers. Myer is a Chicago native, has attended Northwestern University, and has served in the U.S. Army. He and his wife, Evelyn, live in Chicago, Illinois and have three children and three grandchildren.

Andre Herbst

Andre became a part of the Donco Family in 2002 with the responsibility of Director of Special Projects. He has over a decade of experience from previously owning his own recycling business in Johannesburg, South Africa. Andre now serves in the fast growing plastics industry at our Poly Recylers operation, in Cincinnati, Ohio. With contacts all over the United States and overseas, he buys and sells the various grades of plastics and works closely with his suppliers and customers to meet all their recycling needs. Andre and his wife, Sue, who also is part of the Poly Recyclers team, live in Hamilton, Ohio.

Chris Rybak

Chris brings an international viewpoint to Donco Paper acting as Independent Marketing Representative for the recently created Toronto, Canada office. Chris brings more than 15 years of experience in International business with him, importing and exporting materials within North America and Europe. A focus on industrial scrap management comes from the combination of a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and years spent developing strategies in dealing with industrial production waste, consumer products and environmental pollution challenges. Past success in military, electrical, aerospace, and commercial fluid applications bring exposure and experience from diverse markets to the Donco Family of Recycling Companies. Chris and his wife, Stephanie, have two active children and live in Toronto, Canada.