[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E824-E825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF MICHAEL K. BAACH

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                         HON. JAMES B. RENACCI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2018

  Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of life's work of Michael K. Baach of Medina, Ohio and to extend my 
heartfelt congratulations on his retirement in June, 2018.
  Mike Baach has played an important role as the President and CEO of 
Philpott Rubber and Plastics Company since August, 2009. Founded in 
northeast Ohio in 1889 and headquartered in Medina, Ohio, Philpott is a 
leading provider of custom molded rubber and plastic parts, standard 
polymeric products, and quality adhesives to the industrial market 
sector. Mike is the team leader of a workforce of dedicated 
professionals, more than 1,000 strong, whose combined productivity 
generates revenue exceeding $70 million annually. By any measure, 
Mike's leadership, business acumen, professionalism are the gold 
standard we should all hope to emulate. What is more, Mike embodies 
these values with humility and a strong sense of deeply held core 
values. Mike, as I can personally attest, is both friend as well as a 
mentor to many.
  Before his time at Philpott, Mike was a Co-Founder of Corpro, 
initially in Houston, Texas and then later in Medina, Ohio. Mike also 
worked as a sales manager at Harco Corporation, also in Houston and 
Medina. At each stage of his career, Mike has worked hard and added 
value for both to the customers he served as well as the companies for 
which he

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worked. Mike is the author of five patents, again, bringing leadership, 
value and innovation to the business community.
  Mike has also contributed to his community through his service on 
many boards in Medina County, in so doing, he has touched the lives of 
many in his community. I'm sure the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, 
Hospice of Medina County, Southwest General Health Center and Blue 
Coats of Medina County will all agree with me that Mike Baach has made 
his home, Medina County, a better place to live for all its citizens 
through his tireless devotion and service. It is the considered opinion 
of many that Mike's wisdom, compassion and integrity define his 
character. Medina County, and indeed, the State of Ohio and the Nation 
itself are better places because of Mike Baach's presence and 
contributions.
  The 115th Congress acknowledges the many achievements of Mike Baach. 
I thank him for his friendship and wish him the best of luck in his new 
endeavors.

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