ABOUT US
A Legacy of Quality, A Future of Innovation
OUR HISTORY
From its inception, The Fenix Group committed to become a beacon of innovation and excellence, formed by the joining of several smaller brands, each originating from the inspired visions of individual entrepreneurs. Their businesses thrived because customers could rely on quality products, friendly service, and dedicated technical support. Each brand became synonymous with exceptional quality, performance, and genuine care.
What set these brands apart was not merely their individual achievements, but rather their aspiration to make a substantial impact on their industry. Joining together to form the The Fenix Group symbolized the realization of this shared dream – a vision to be recognized as the best coatings provider in their markets through synergy and collaboration amongst their individual brands.
Aligned with this overarching objective, The Fenix Group has embarked on a transformative journey aimed at fostering a culture defined by results-driven methodologies and goal-oriented approaches, all underpinned by the organization’s core values. Key to this success is an unwavering commitment to customer-centricity, attentive listening and leveraging technology and automation in manufacturing and all areas of the business for our long-term success.
LOCATIONS
Our team of dedicated performance coatings professionals are specialists in offering exceptional service and support throughout North America.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our leadership team at the Fenix Group brings together industry expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to innovation, guiding our company with a focus on excellence and long-term success.
Todd Schroeder
Chief Executive Officer
Todd is a proactive and strategic CEO with strong financial and operational expertise. His leadership experience spans manufacturing, engineering, retail, service and software industries, and exposure to public, private equity, closely held private and family-owned businesses. Todd utilizes his analytical abilities and a collaborative approach to identify and implement transformational growth strategies, while instilling a philosophy of value creation and aligning teams to implement strategies to increase enterprise value and long-term sustainability.
Todd establishes a foundation for success by emphasizing continuous listening, learning, and discernment focused on the market, customers and being a solution provider.
He holds a Bachelor's in Accounting from Minnesota State University.
Jackie Ross
Vice President of Finance and HR
Jackie Ross joined Fenix Group in 2022 and serves as Vice President of Finance and Human Resources. A seasoned financial leader with over 20 years of experience, Jackie brings a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise. Her career spans public accounting, construction, and manufacturing, with a strong track record of improving financial systems, leading cross-functional teams, and driving organizational efficiency.
With an MBA from Metropolitan State University, Jackie has held leadership roles including Controller, Director of Finance, and Vice President at multiple companies. She is known for her ability to streamline operations, implement data-driven decision-making tools, and foster high-performance teams. At Fenix, she leads the financial strategy and HR initiatives that support the company’s continued growth and cultural alignment.
Jeff Bowles
Vice President of Research and Development
Jeff is a well-rounded, entrepreneurial scientist with a passion for integrating science and business. He has spent most of my career in upstream research and development, but has developed great interest in technology management, business strategy and market development.
Jeff feels the best way to integrate science, and business is through development of a robust culture of collaboration, entrepreneurship and trust where challenges can be met without fear of failure.
Robert Madura
Vice President of Sales,
Industrial Division
Bob Madura brings over 30 years of paint and coatings industry experience to his current position as VP of Sales for Fenix SPC. As the previous owner of Delta Coatings Inc., he brings experience from all facets of the business as well as understanding what makes a successful sales organization. Bob believes in guiding his team to foster industry leading customer support and creating long-term partnerships with our customers and perspective customers.
Bob’s alma mater is Columbia College, Chicago where he earned a BA in Marketing. He enjoys golf and traveling with his wife of 30 years. Bob believes listening, learning, and communicating are the three key tenants to success in paint and coatings sales and he strives to empower his team with these attributes.
Chris Becker
Vice President, Sales & Marketing, CCD Division
Chris has deep roots in the concrete construction, restoration and materials manufacturing industry which provides a strong understanding of the products and installers that go into the projects we service across North America. As a former Business owner of Becker Architectural Concrete and product innovator for Oldcastle, Chris brings leadership and passion to our Concrete Construction and Decorative division’s Sales and Marketing teams, and developing installer training systems and innovations to how our products are used.
Chris has a BA in Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota where he was also a member of the University Minnesota Track Team. His leadership values are focused on creating a vision of personal and professional excellence that leads to long lasting and valuable partnerships.
John Czarnik
Chief Operating Officer
John Czarnik serves as Chief Operating Officer at Fenix Group, bringing over 30 years of leadership in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management. With deep roots in the coatings industry, John has held senior executive roles at Diamond Vogel, Innovative Chemical Products, and DuPont, where he led multi-site operations, integrated acquisitions, and spearheaded large-scale operational transformations.
A certified Lean Six Sigma Champion, John is known for combining rigorous process improvement with a people-centered leadership style. He has overseen manufacturing and operational strategy for a broad range of products including industrial coatings, architectural paints, concrete systems, aerosols, and specialty sealants. At Fenix, John leads the company’s operational strategy across all divisions, driving performance, efficiency, and scalability as the business continues to grow nationwide.
INNOVATION
At Fenix Industrial Group, innovation drives our solutions for steel and concrete coatings. With over 30 years of expertise, we’ve united trusted industry leaders to develop rigorously tested products proven to perform in the most demanding environments. Our steel coatings are engineered for unmatched durability, while our precision-designed concrete solutions protect, recondition, and enhance surfaces for long-term results. Explore our capabilities to learn more about what sets Fenix apart.
Beyond product innovation, our commitment extends to training and certification, ensuring partners and applicators achieve optimal results. At Fenix, we set the standard for specialty performance coatings, delivering proven solutions that meet complex challenges and exceed expectations.