Meet Nicole
Operations Director
Nicole joined the ICA Team in 2017. Prior to joining the team, Nicole worked at Bosch Rexroth as an Information Flow Specialist and Production Manager. She attended University of Delaware and University of Phoenix for Business, and she has a strong background in ERP systems and lean manufacturing. Nicole’s focus is to ensure ICA has the best practices and state of the art systems in place to meet our customers’ needs in the most efficient and timely manner appropriate for real world scenarios. From procurement to maintenance, she utilizes her thorough knowledge of various company processes to plan many kinds of operational activities to safeguard and augment the efficiency of the company’s operations to facilitate accelerating development and long-term success.
Meet Nick
Regional Sales Manager
Nick is the grandson of ICA’s founder Tom Higgins. Nick started working summers in the plant at ICA when he was in high school. As he continues his education, he is working full time in the office for in-house sales and office management. He is responsible for all office tasks including day end distribution for dispatch. He is currently training for AIA presentations and outside sales.
Meet Mike
Manufacturing & Design Engineer
Mike joined ICA in November 2020. Before coming to ICA, Mike worked at R. E. Pierson Construction as a field engineer. He attended Cornell University where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. After training under Sharon Heck prior to her retirement, he has taken over as head of the Roofing, Custom Packaging, and Shape Design department.
Meet Kim
Accounting Manager
Kim joined the ICA team in November 2012 as the Accounting Manager. She came to ICA with over 25 years of Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. At ICA, Kim is responsible for the day to day processing of all Accounting functions as well as Payroll, Human Resources and Purchasing. She is thrilled to be a part of the ICA family of dedicated employees and looks forward to the challenges of her position.
Meet Lauren
Digital Marketing Specialist
Lauren started her career at ICA as a Graphic Design Intern in the summer of 2012. During her internship, she collaborated with Sandy and the ICA team to successfully develop ICA’s new updated look for our literature and website. In January 2013, Lauren was hired full time as our Graphics & Marketing Coordinator. Lauren is a great addition to our team and continues to bring her creativity to various projects. We are looking forward to her expanding her career here at ICA!
Meet Christine
Administrative Assistant
Chris joined the ICA team in November of 2014. She works part-time for our company from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Chris comes to us with over 10 years of business experience and then spent the next 15 amazing years raising her family. Chris is a quick learner and her attention to detail has made her transition back into the industry an easy and enjoyable one; especially here at ICA!
Meet Ernie
Transportation Manager
Ernie Pool joined the ICA family in December of 2008 as the Transportation Manager. Ernie has a diverse background and experience in the transportation field as a company driver to business owners and as a CDL Instructor. At ICA, Ernie is responsible for logistics of sending the ICA products from point A to B and managing the staff that makes it happen. ICA can also haul your freight.
Meet Dale
Plant Operations
Dale is our “go to” man for just about everything. He leads his team by example of his hard work. Dale knows the ICA plant inside and out. His problem solving skills keep our production running smoothly and efficiently. He has been a part of the ICA family for over 37 years. In fact, Dale met his wife, Annie, here in 1982. They have been married for over 30 years. Annie is the assistant plant manager. Combined, they bring over 60 years of EPS experience to ICA’s production and manufacturing team.
