Meet our team

At our core, DetraPel® operates on individuality and inclusivity. We dream big, and support each other to achieve our independent and collective goals. With a desire for change and impact, we’re proud and excited to work in an environment that facilitates work and play through innovation, experimentation and compassion.

DAVID ZAMARIN
FOUNDER / CEO

Sneaker-head, serial entrepreneur, thrill-seeker and proud founder of DetraPel…

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JUAN JARUFE
CHIEF R&D OFFICER

Juan Jarufe brings 35+ years of experience in the chemistry…

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GEOFF GREENHOUSE
OPERATIONS MANAGER

Geoff is DetraPel’s skilled Operations Manager who seeks out…

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JENNIFER BUE
FINANCE MANAGER

Jennifer brings her love of numbers and their unique ability to…

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Austin Ridgard

AUSTIN RIDGARD
AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Austin is driven by hand-on experimental design…

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MELISSA JARUFE
RESEARCH CHEMIST

Melissa is an integral part
of the DetraPel team…

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MAKAYLA MCKENNA
CREATIVE MANAGER

As Creative Manager, Makayla uses her creativity and…

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Luke Anderson

LUKE ANDERSON
CUSTOMER SUCCESS

As the face of Customer Success, Luke brings his…

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CAROLINA
PRODUCTION CREW

Since the first day she arrived, Carolina has made…

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HR Manager Sunny

SUNNY
HR MANAGER

Sunny is DetraPel’s loyal HR Manager who has months of experience…

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ANIA SCOTT
MARKETING MANAGER

Ania’s passion for people is what
excites her most about…

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BECOME A PART OF OUR TEAM

Check out our careers page

We’re always looking for extremely talented and passionate people. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just graduated, we want to hear from you.  If you have admin, tech, marketing, sales, or financial skills, we want to talk. When you join DetraPel®, you become an integral member of our team of industry leaders.

If you’re looking to build your career and become part of our diverse and inclusive team of innovators, DetraPel® is looking for you. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where the opportunities are as expansive as the industries we serve.

What we do

Challenge traditional standards
Value relationships
Deliver safer protective coatings
Hustle
Encourage self development
Obsess over details
Debate over 3rd place in Go Karting
Expect excellence
Learn from our mistakes 

What we don’t

Put profit before people
Outsource
Say “impossible”
Create unnecessary waste
Turn down an Acai bowl
Neglect customer service
Settle for mediocracy
Accept outdated manufacturing standards
Have matching office chairs