Brokerage & Trading Profiles

Mark Zachocki, President
Mark is the founding member of American Fiber Services. A graduate of Purdue University, Mark worked for 14 years in the pulp and paper industry. During his early career, Mark managed North American recovered paper procurement for a major tissue manufacturer, managed pulp sales and distribution from two non integrated virgin pulp mills, developed and implemented a virgin and recovered fiber sourcing strategy in addition to a multitude of mill fiber procurement duties. Among his many strengths, Mark excels in contract negotiation and developing longstanding supply relationships based on the needs of both the generator and consumer of fiber. Mark and his wife, Kim, have two children and live in the greater Atlanta area.

Jim Jenkin
Jim earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from Northern Michigan University. In addition to his University credentials, Jim is also a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). Jim has over 20 years of experience at both the corporate and mill level in Recovered Fiber Procurement, Pulp Procurement, Pulp Sales, Pulp and Tissue Manufacturing Chemistry and Major Equipment Procurement. During his career he has lead Supply-Chain Optimization teams and coordinated global procurement efforts. He possesses extensive experience in both virgin and recovered fiber properties and in optimizing Recovered Fiber Operations at the mill level. Jim and his wife, Debbie, have two children and live in Appleton Wisconsin.

Jack Lupas
The Founder and CEO of American Recycling Group, Jack is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jack works closely with American Recycling Group's plant operations and manages a large portfolio of brokerage relationships. His strengths include plant operations and developing business relationships based on the philosophy of win- win. Jack and his wife, Jan, have three daughters and live in the greater Atlanta area.