Lou Panzica

Lou began working with PDI as an outsource CFO in 2000 before joining the company as the permanent CFO in 2002. He assumed the role of president in 2004 and became an owner in 2005. After spending over 20 years in consulting roles and working for consulting organizations (including an environmental consulting company), he found joining a company primarily focused on manufacturing to be a refreshing change. He finds designing and building tangible products to be extremely rewarding and interesting.

Lou looks forward to the challenge of each day and, in particular, interacting with all of PDI’s team members. He believes in open dialogue and transparency throughout the organization.

Outside of work, Lou enjoys golfing, skiing, biking, traveling, and currently learning to play the saxophone. He hopes to one day play with the big band at the historic Colored Musicians Club of Buffalo, where he has taken lessons. Although he says if you hear him play, you may realize that day is still far off.

Lou serves on the board of directors for the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, where he is a past Chair, as well as Insyte Consulting and the Regional Advisory Board of Univera Healthcare. He holds a bachelor’s degree from The State University of New York at Fredonia and is a Certified Public Accountant. He and his wife have three grown children and a chocolate lab, Luna (an honorary PDI employee).