FinPan's Management Team
- Theodore (Ted) E. Clear, Vice President and CEO
- Mary Louise (Lou) Clear, President
- Jason T. Clear, Technical Director
- Lisa Clear Schaffer, Director of Human Resources
- Jeff Ketterer, National Sales Manager
Theodore (Ted) E. Clear
Vice President & CEO
Fin Pan, Inc./ T. Clear Corporation
Responsibilities
Sets the direction and oversees the operations of all areas. After 30 years in the construction trades and 35 years in the ceramic tile industry, Ted's valuable experience and knowledge act as invaluable resources for products, processes and customer development.
Significant Work Experience with Fin Pan, Inc./T. Clear Corp.
- Vice President and Founder, Fin Pan, Inc., 1975 – present
- CEO, Sherman Clear Plastering, 1945 – 1975
Formal Education
- Hamilton Catholic High School
Industry Affiliations
- Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Member 2000 Hall of Fame Award Recipient
- Tile Council of America (TCA), Member
Mary Louise (Lou) Clear
President
Fin Pan, Inc.
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for overseeing the fiscal operation in conjunction with operational goals.
Significant Work Experience with Fin Pan, Inc./T. Clear Corp.
- President and Founder, Fin Pan, Inc., 1975 – present
- Business Owner, 1964 – present
- 65 years of bookkeeping experience
Formal Education
- Notre Dame High School
- Hamilton Business School
Industry Affiliations
- Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Member
- Tile Council of America (TCA), Member
Jason T. Clear
Technical Director
Fin Pan, Inc.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the quality assurance and quality control of all products. Jason ensures all product capabilities meet or exceed the requirements of each application through product compliance testing for specific design loads and current building codes.
Significant Work Experience with Fin Pan, Inc./T. Clear Corp.
- Technical Director, Fin Pan, Inc., 2006 – present
- Production Labor, T. Clear Corp., 1995 – 1996
Formal Education
- B.S., Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2001
Industry Affiliations
- Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), Member, 2006 – present
- Roof Consultants Institute (RCI), 2006 – present
- National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), 2006 – present
Lisa Clear Schaffer
Director of Human Resources
Fin Pan, Inc./T. Clear Corporation
Responsibilities
Responsible for strategic planning, human resources and coordination of all administrative services. With a strong background with all products, processes, people, technical and sales, Lisa is versatile in the coordination of the many functions of both companies.
Significant Work Experience with Fin Pan, Inc./T. Clear Corp.
- Director of Human Resources, 1998 – present
- Accounting and Administration, 1980 – 1988
- Quality Control and Lab Technician, 1977 – 1980
- Production Labor, Fin Pan, Inc., 1975 – 1976
Formal Education
- B.S., Art (Sculpture & Ceramics), Miami University
- B.S., ED
- M.A., Administration, Xavier University
Industry Affiliations
- Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Member, 1998 – present Member of Green Building Committee
- Tile Council of America (TCA), Member of Backer Board Committee Member of Installation Materials Committee
Jeff Ketterer
National Sales Manager
Fin Pan, Inc.
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and managing product lines for customers in the United States and overseas. Jeff has been part of the Fin Pan/T. Clear management team since 1996. With a strong background with both companies’ products, Jeff is also responsible for technical issues and new product development for Fin Pan product lines.
Significant Work Experience with Fin Pan/T, Clear
- National Sales Manager, Fin Pan, Inc., 2007 – present
- Product Manager, ProTEC Concrete Structural Insulated Panels, 1996 – 2007
Formal Education
- B.S., Business Administration, University of Cincinnati
- United States Army
Industry Affiliations
- Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Board of Directors, 2009 – present