Paul Silvis

Paul founded Restek in 1985 to manufacture innovative, high quality chromatography products for the analytical industry. Paul sold the company to its 350 employees in 2009 making them a 100% ESOP employee owned Company. Paul serves as Chairman of Restek’s Board and mentors leaders and employees to achieve success. Since the formation of the ESOP, Restek has flourished exceeding 130 million in sales and achieving Paul’s vision that “every leader must replace themselves”. Restek continues to be a key member of the community that gives back both financially and professionally. Many of Restek’s employees serve on important boards in the community.