Interstate Plastics Incorporates Management Changes in Austin and Des Moines Branches​

Interstate Plastics announced the appointment of Pete Butcaris as Branch Manager for Interstate Plastics of Austin, effective July 1. Butcaris previously served as Branch Manager for Interstate Plastics at their Des Moines facility.


Ben Hardesty has been promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of Austin, and will serve as the main contact for all Austin related business until Butcaris completes his transition.

In a formal company-wide announcement regarding the organizational change, Interstate Plastics President Mark Courtright explained: "Ben's considerable experience at the Austin branch and knowledge of the Texas market makes him the logical choice for the position.”

Dave Gabay has been selected to serve as Butcaris' replacement as Branch Manager in Des Moines, backed by an entire career dedicated to the plastics distribution industry. Gabay began his plastics career right out of college and has successfully served in multiple sales and management positions within the industry.

Regarding Gabay’s incorporation into the Company, Courtright added: “Dave’s broad industry experience and additional insights into the value added side of our industry makes him an ideal candidate for the Des Moines manager position, and we are very pleased to have found such a suitable fit.”

Gabay’s position as branch Manager of Des Moines became effective May 5, 2015.

(Left) Pete Butcaris      
(Middle) Ben Hardesty
(Right) Dave Gabay