Scott Bailey, P.Eng. CMA MBA
Vice President Sales & Product Development
Mr. Scott Bailey was appointed Vice President Sales & Product Development in August 2004.
In 1997, Mr. Bailey began his employment with Kraus Group as a Mechanical Designer where he became proficient in the design of CNG refueling stations and equipment. After a series of project leader and supervisory positions, Mr. Bailey was promoted to Engineering Manager in 2001 and later Vice President Product Development in 2002 where he remained until he assumed his current role.
Mr. Bailey graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and later obtained both his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation and Executive MBA degree from the Queen's School of Business in Kingston, Ontario. Mr. Bailey is also a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Manitoba.
Manoli Mandilaras, P.Eng. MBA
Vice President Operations
Mr. Manny Mandilaras was appointed Vice President Operations in October, 2006.
Mr. Mandilaras started his career with KGS Group in 1996 as a junior designer. He became a Design Engineer-in-Training at E.H. Price in 1999 and moved to Kraus Group in 2000, as a design engineer. Between 2000 and February 2003, Mr. Mandilaras held the positions of Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Planner and Manufacturing Engineering Co-Supervisor. In May 2003, Mr. Mandilaras became the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor and in early 2004, Mr. Mandilaras became the Product Manager for the Alternative Fuel Systems Cell. In October of 2004, Mr. Mandilaras was promoted to Product Manager for all Kraus Global product lines and in December of 2004 Mr. Mandilaras briefly assumed the role of Operations Manager before being promoted to his current position as Vice President, Operations.
Mr. Mandilaras obtained his Bachelor of Science with a major in Mechanical Engineering in 1996 and his professional engineering designation in 2001. Mr. Mandilaras graduated from the MBA program in 2005.
Penny Topolnitsky
Controller
Mrs. Penny Topolnitsky was appointed Controller of Kraus Global Inc. on December 1, 2009.
In 1987, Mrs. Topolnitsky began her employment with Kraus Industries, working as the Controller - 2IC . Mrs. Topolnitsky was promoted to Executive Assistant in 1994 where she utilized her experience with strategic planning and project management to assist the President and Managing Director. Mrs. Topolnitsky returned to the department as Finance & Administration Manager in 2007 and later the Director of Change Management in 2008 where she remained until she assumed her current role.
Mrs. Topolnitsky graduated with Honors from Business Accountancy at Red River College, and later obtained her Mid-management Program certificate from the University of Manitoba. She is currently enrolled in the CGA Program.
