Our Team
MEET THE REBEL CONVERTING TEAM
REBEL’s team encompasses both production floor staff and front office personnel, working together to ensure the efficient creation and distribution of high-quality wet wipes. On the production side, machine operators, line workers, quality control technicians, and maintenance staff manage the day-to-day operations—overseeing raw material handling, machinery, product formulation, packaging, and adherence to hygiene standards. Meanwhile, the front office team – including roles in administration, customer service, sales, logistics, purchasing, and management – supports the operation by handling order processing, client communications, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and supply chain coordination. Together, these teams form an integrated unit that ensures smooth production flow, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and the overall success of the business.
Rebel prides ourselves on treating our workers as family which leads to a higher employee retention. We foster a healthy workplace by providing a positive and supportive office environment. We have full tuition reimbursement for Career Development, ongoing training programs, mentorship and reliable health insurance. We acknowledge our employees with quarterly bonuses to ensure positive communication and gather important feedback. We also promote teamwork, diversity, and inclusion to create a sense of belonging.
Michael Kryshak
Thad
Scott
Sid
Tristian
Sherri
Rich
Rebecca
Jayne
Richard
Jay
Erica
Sharon
Tammy
Sean
Gerald
Eddie the Eagle
Ridely
OWNER/CEO
Michael Kryshak
Rebel Converting is the culmination of Michael Kryshak’s 30+ year career in the wet wipes industry. Michael founded Rebel Converting in 2012 with extensive experience in sales and marketing. When starting his own company, he wanted it to be all about excellence. He wanted to create a humane and hospitable work environment in which people could feel part of a family. Outside of work he is a fitness enthusiast who especially loves biking. He’s well-known for his philanthropic endeavors in southeastern Wisconsin, with his wife, Loretta and their children.
V.P. - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Thad
Thad collaborates with our project management team to ensure that Rebel’s new products not only meet regulatory standards but also surpass customer expectations. He focuses on driving strategic growth, expanding sales and revenue, leading cross-functional initiatives, and managing key client relationships. With expertise in fabrics, packaging, and pricing, Thad strives to deliver the best value to our clients.
CSO
Scott
Scott has been with Rebel Converting from inception, working with Michael in the wipe industry for 20 years, with a total of over 35 years in converting and packaging. Continuously looking into new ways to provide our customers with opportunities to lead, Scott takes the market to the next level with inventive engineering, new packaging design, and advanced product concepts.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sid
Meet Sid, our dedicated leader of Operations. With 10+ years of experience in quality assurance before getting into operations management, he possesses global understanding of everything it takes to make a great wipe. And it does take a village. That’s no trope, as those of us who work in this industry know. So many variables come into play in meeting the needs – and target price points – of our manufacturing clients. Sid manages to keep a handle on all of them. Except for Mike Kryshak, nobody knows more about how Rebel Converting works.
QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Tristian
As a Quality Supervisor, Tristian works in our ASQ Quality Department, leveraging extensive industry expertise to drive continuous improvement across all processes with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. With 13 years of experience in the field, she is passionate about sharing knowledge in ways that support product integrity. Tristian firmly believes that quality is a collective responsibility, and that open communication and strong teamwork are essential to achieving it.
CUSTOMER SERVICE / LOGISTICS
Sherri
Sherri is here to advocate for you. Our dedicated ray of sunshine, also specializes in logistics and workforce morale. She is responsible for overseeing the shipping and delivery process of products to customers, ensuring that orders are fulfilled accurately, on time, and in alignment with customer expectations and company standards. She is always there to lend a hand and focuses on getting the task done correctly and efficiently. Clear and effective communication is her major job focus. With 15+ years of experience in the field, she lives by the mantra “passion, integrity and extraordinary customer service.” Any issue you have with an order, Sherri is your go-to Rebel.
PROCUREMENT
Rich
Meet our chief procurement ace. Rich has been a purchasing specialist for more than 20 years, 10 of which have been spent working under Mike Kryshak. He lives by Ben Franklin’s timeless motto that a penny saved is a penny earned. He builds great relationships with trusted suppliers so that you, the customer, can always count on high-quality products at the most competitive prices. Rich ensures that the strategic sourcing function runs seamlessly to exceed your expectations.
AP/AR SPECIALIST
Rebecca
Rebecca is our precise, detail-oriented accounts payable specialist. Experienced in all aspects of accounting, she possesses strong problem resolution skills. Rebecca extends herself to make sure all accounts are accurate and up to date with our vendors, keeping you happy 24/7. She is also one of the many employees who have been with us for years and knows how to work the Rebel way, as a well-oiled machine with a single-minded passion for customer satisfaction.
PROJECT MANAGER
Jayne
Jayne comes to Rebel with years of experience in the personal care, household and industrial cleaning markets, including the wipes industry. With a degree in Chemistry, Jayne’s knowledge of formulating and manufacturing together with an understanding of processes and attention to detail are a perfect fit for managing project tasks and timelines. Jayne believes clear communication; strong relationships and a caring attitude are key to achieving shared goals and positive outcomes.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Richard
Richard is responsible for overseeing and managing all daily operations at REBEL, ensuring smooth and effective functioning in alignment with the organization’s objectives. His role includes creating and executing operational strategies, assessing efficiency, and optimizing resources to enhance productivity while minimizing costs. His role as the Director of Operations includes collaborating with senior management in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans. He also analyzes current operational processes and performance to recommend solutions for improvement where necessary.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Jay
Jay arrived at Rebel after a long career of managing multiple sized companies through exciting and challenging times. He managed start-up companies through early stage growth and large companies through rapid plant expansions. Jay is responsible for overseeing REBEL’s financial health by managing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic financial planning. This varied management experience is valuable to REBEL as the company continues its long record of growth by providing customers with exceptional products and service.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Erica
Erica oversees and manages the daily operations of the HR department, including recruiting and interviewing staff, administrating pay, benefits, and leave, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY AND REGULATORY
Sharon
Sharon has an MBA and BS in Biology and a Chemistry Minor, with over 20 years of Quality and Operations Excellence in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Tissue Bank manufacturing. She has experience in working in the QC lab, Validation, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Operations, Quality Compliance, Quality Systems and Computer Software Validation. Sharon’s resume includes working at Johnson & Johnson where she earned her Six Sigma/DMAIC and applied continuous improvement practices utilizing root cause analysis tools and lean manufacturing practices reducing scrap and waste. As a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality (headquarters located in Milwaukee, WI), a Certified Quality Engineer and Six Sigma Black Belt, Sharon has expertise in Quality Systems and Auditing for regulated industries, including cGMP, GDP, FDA regulations, ISO 9001/13485 standards, and AATB.
QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST
Tammy
Tammy is responsible for writing test methods and lab procedures for REBEL’s clients. She orders and prepares lab reagents needed for testing and assisting with the stability program. As a Quality Control Chemist, she also writes deviations and assists with CAPAs as well as completing routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, concentrates and solutions, for finished products.
VALIDATION ENGINEER
Sean
As our Validation Engineer, Sean will work as part of the QA team on the full scope of Pharmaceutical Validation processes. He has ownership and is responsible for the validation activities on site including equipment, facilities, utilities and laboratory computer systems.
FORMULATION CHEMIST
Gerald
Gerald is our dedicated Formulation Mixologist. He creatively employs a variety of raw materials to develop product formulations that meet demanding efficacy, regulatory, and consumer requirements. His 30+ years of experience in the HI&I market have equipped him with the broad skill sets needed to bring REBEL’s product ideas to reality and a smile to the faces of our customers. He understands the entire scope of formulation needs based on claims, certifications, and performance criteria as a key part of his job, ensuring the final product delivers on the promises of safety, quality, efficacy, and excellence.
REBEL'S MASCOT
Eddie the Eagle
Eddie the Eagle has been with REBEL CONVERTING since the beginning. He always lifts our spirits and boosts the team and has a smile bringing us good luck and energy every day.
CHANGING THE WIPE INDUSTRY
Ridely
Say hi to Ridley the sea turtle – he is REBEL’s newest addition to symbolize our commitment to CHANGING THE WET WIPE INDUSTRY with REBEL’S plastic-free wipes. We’ve chosen Ridley the sea turtle as our symbol of sustainability, representing our dedication to cleaner oceans and a healthier future. When you see Ridley, you know it’s ‘Sea Turtle Approved’ – a promise to reduce pollution and protect our planet for generations to come. Rebel will be looking at ways to reduce plastic in our waterways and waste stream, by formulating effective “deep green” formulations onto renewable, compostable, and plastic free wipes. This will help Ridley and his family be able to live freely and healthy in our oceans without the disturbance of plastic wipes that may end up in his neighborhood. To learn more about Ridley and his impact on Rebel, tune into Rebel’s SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT PAGE.