Company
Servicing the rubber, thermoplastics and other polymer-related industries for more than 85 years, Harwick Standard is a management-owned and operated sales, marketing, and technical support organization headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
Harwick Standard is ISO 9001:2015 registered, and operates a nationwide distribution network supplying products from more than 30 blue chip manufacturers. Harwick Standard is a proud member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and practices the NACD's Responsible Distribution.
Executive Management Team

Ernie Pouttu

Ernie Pouttu is Harwick Standard’s current President & CEO. His tenure at Harwick exceeds 30 years. Ernie began his career at Harwick Standard in the Finance Department. Prior to joining Harwick, Ernie was a Tax Supervisor at Ernst & Young.
Ernie’s professional affiliations include membership in the American Chemical Society / Rubber Division, the Rubber Roller Group, and past Chairman of the Chemical Division of the National Chemical Credit Association.
Ernie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Taxation degree from the University of Akron, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Kent State University.
Ernie and is wife, Mary Kay, live in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and have two children, Ernie and Carly. Ernie enjoys running, reading, bicycling and music. He also finds time to serve on the Board of various community organizations including Leadership Akron, Akron Civic Theatre, and Akron Children’s Hospital. Ernie is a former Board and Chair member of the University of Akron’s College of Business Advancement Council and has volunteered for the Bridgestone Invitational Professional Golf Tournament for the past 35 years.

Jim Houston

Jim Houston is Harwick Standard’s Senior Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer. His tenure at Harwick exceeds 25 years. Jim began his career at Harwick Standard in the Finance Department and also managed the company’s two manufacturing divisions. Prior to joining Harwick, Jim was an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young and also worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Jim’s professional affiliations include membership in the American Chemical Society / Rubber Division and the Rubber Roller Group.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree from Youngstown State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Ashland University.
Jim and his wife, Suzan, live in Bath, Ohio and have three children. Jim enjoys fishing and amateur radio.

Dan Davis

Dan Davis, Senior Vice President of Sales and Chief Sales Officer is responsible for the Sales, Marketing and Technical functions at Harwick Standard. In addition, Dan is responsible for the Operations of Harwick Standard’s Pico Rivera, CA branch office and warehouse facility. Dan has some sales accounts in Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.
Dan began his career at Harwick in 1997. Prior to joining Harwick, Dan worked for International Seal as their Plant Manager where he was responsible for all operations at the Henderson NV plant including sales, manufacturing and purchasing. Prior to that Dan worked at 3M Corporation as an Account Executive and was responsible for sales of FKM and Fluoroplastics in the western United States.
Dan is a member of the American Chemical Society / Rubber Division, and TLARGI (The Los Angeles Rubber Group).
Dan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and Chemistry, received from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis MN, and a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu CA.
Dan, and his wife Jody, reside in Norco CA. Dan enjoys golfing and horseback riding in his spare time.
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