Leadership

Matthew brings over 20 years of leadership experience in Operations and Supply Chain Management to Frankes Wood Products. Throughout his career, Matthew has demonstrated a strong ability to improve production performance, enhance quality, and lead cross-functional teams across multiple industries.

Matthew’s diverse background includes senior operations and procurement roles with organizations such as FabriFast Inc., Westerman Inc., Worthington Industries, and Honda of America MFG. His experience spans manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and logistics environments where he has consistently driven improvements in safety, cost control, and on-time delivery through Lean and process improvement initiatives.

Matthew holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the Council for Six Sigma Certification and a Supply Chain Logistics Certificate from Rutgers University. He also has earned other certificates from IBM, Google, and the University of Pennsylvania. He is passionate about building efficient, collaborative, and quality-driven operations that support both customer satisfaction and long-term business growth.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys studying market trends for investing, hiking with his wife, and supporting his adult children in their volunteer activities across central Ohio. His approach to leadership mirrors his personal values, continuous learning, community involvement, and helping others succeed.

Clint Miller keeps the plant humming: scheduling trucks, mapping load sheets, and directing forklift traffic with precision. He leads the maintenance crew, troubleshoots I.T. issues, and trains operators to run new equipment safely and efficiently.

Right out of high school, Clint earned an Associate’s degree in Alternative Fuels from the University of Northwestern Ohio (U.N.O.H.), diving deep into biodiesel, ethanol systems, and early hybrid tech. That hands-on foundation fueled his first career leap.

In his late twenties, he served as Operations Manager for a regional event-rental company, orchestrating inventory, crews, and logistics for everything from backyard weddings to 5,000-guest corporate galas. Tight deadlines, zero margin for error—he thrived in the chaos.

After that high-wire act, Clint returned to school at The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Molecular Genetics. Fresh from graduation, he worked as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) on multiple oncology studies—monitoring trials, ensuring data integrity, and bridging lab breakthroughs to patient outcomes.

The pivot from engines to tents to DNA to clinical trials sharpened his analytical edge and systems-thinking—skills he now applies daily on the plant floor.

One of his proudest wins: helping design a preventive-maintenance schedule that tied equipment to hour meters. Nothing flashy—just the right checks at the right time. That quiet system caught tens of thousands in wasted spending annually and tightened operations for the entire team.

When the shift whistle blows, Clint swaps steel-toe boots for climbing shoes. He literally climbs mountains in his spare time—no metaphor here, just real rock faces and high peaks. Weekends also find him on four-wheel trails or under the hood as crew chief for a drag car that hauls.

Before firmly planting her feet at Franke’s, Stephanie had acquired a wide range of experience in her career path. Her professional history involves work in Logistics (Midwest Express), Finances (1st Choice Financial), Business Management/HR/Sales/Client Account Management (Elwood Staffing), as well as 16 years of Customer Service in all fields. In addition, Stephanie acquired OSHA certification, ASA Staffing Professional Certification, and Accredited Drug Testing Certification.

Stephanie joined Franke’s crew in April of 2024 in an Office Clerk and Accounts Payable role. Her large range of experience and ability to multi-task made her a perfect fit for the needs of our office. After excelling in her role, Stephanie was promoted to Office Manager. In her current role she has the following responsibilities: Multitude of Invoicing/Payment Processing, Internal Reimbursements, Supply Ordering, Providing Constituent Material Lists to our Production Team, and Managing our Heat Treat Program.

Outside of daily work life, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her 7 children and anything that involves being outdoors such as hiking, swimming, and kayaking (and has even done a couple 5K’s) to name a few. In addition, Stephanie enjoys Football, Baseball, and Basketball. She is also a die-hard Florida State Seminoles fan.