Osterman & Company
Bernie Defreitas has over 30 years of work experience in various roles in the sales and marketing field. Bernie has held positions such as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Osterman and Company, Vice President Marketing at Osterman & Company, North American Sales Leader - Packaging at Braskem, and North American Product Director Polypropylene at The Dow Chemical Company. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing initiatives, market participation strategy development, P&L responsibility, and new business development. Bernie has also been involved in leading cross-functional teams and achieving financial turnaround for businesses. Their work experience spans industries such as plastic distribution and brokerage, polyethylene, polypropylene, and building materials.
Bernie Defreitas pursued their education beginning in 1986 with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from McMaster University. Bernie attended McMaster University for four years and completed their degree in 1990 with a focus on business. Later, from 2005 to 2008, Bernie furthered their education at Northwood University - DeVos Graduate School, where they obtained an MBA in Business.
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Osterman & Company
Resin Solutions that Resonate with Your Business What's important to you and your business? Fast turnaround? Reliable supply chain? Flexible service? Collaboration and input from a trusted partner? That's all business as usual at Osterman. But we also give you something else that's even more important: peace of mind that comes from working with a team that lives up to its word and keeps its promises. Four decades of experience and customer success come with every Osterman engagement. We are a leading supplier of prime, commodity and engineering resins. We're a family-owned business that's grown to become one of the largest distribution partners in resin. Whether it’s polymers, market advice or worldwide support, Osterman delivers – from a sample bag to a rail car – on time and at the right price. Osterman customers count on us for more than a billion pounds of material each year. Every pound is packaged with integrity and a passion for helping your business thrive.