Our Management Team

Jim Alperin

Jim Alperin
Owner / Chief Executive Officer, ASTRO Apparel

As the CEO and owner of Astro Apparel, Inc. and majority owner and Managing Member of Astro's affiliates Jim is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the operation of the organization.

Email: jalperin@astroapparel.com


Ron Daniels

Ron Daniels
Chief Financial Officer, ASTRO Apparel

As Chief Financial Officer, Ron is responsible to direct the organization's administrative financial and accounting practices as well as it's relationship with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community. He also oversees the Human Resources, Information Systems, and Accounting departments.

Email: rdaniels@astroapparel.com





David Reif

David Reif
President, RK Uniforms LLC.

As President of RK Uniforms, David is responsible for the development of sales initiatives, marketing plans, marketing, merchandising, and fostering excellent customer service relationships for the RK Uniforms business.

Email: dreif@rkuniform.com


Steve Rittersporn

Steve Rittersporn
President, Bensol Division

As Divisional President of the Bensol Division, Steve is responsible to develop and oversee the sales, marketing, and manufacturing activities of the Bensol Division. Steve maintains close contact with key accounts in order to maximize divisional sales and maintains the highest possible levels of service to the existing customer base.

Email: srittersporn@thebensolgroup.com


Jim Pusateri

James Pusateri
Vice President of Operations, ASTRO Apparel

As Vice President of Operations, Jim is responsible to supervise and coordinate the activities of distribution, production, purchasing and inventory control.

Email: jpusateri@astroapparel.com


Lester Reif

Lester Reif
Vice-President, RK Uniforms LLC.

As Vice-President of RK Uniforms, Lester is responsible for the sales and merchandising of RK Uniforms.

Email: lreif@rkuniform.com


Mike Hertz

Mike Hertz
Cheif Merchandising Officer, RK Uniforms LLC

As Chief Merchandising Officer of RK Uniforms, Mike is responsible to develop and oversee the merchandising and manufacturing activities of the School product lines. Mike develops expanded merchandising initiatives and introduces new products and sourcing opportunities while maintaining the highest possible levels of service to the existing customer base.

Email: mhertz@rkuniform.com


Steven Royal

Steven Royal
National Sales Manager, RK Uniforms LLC

As National Sales Manager, Steve maintains key account relationships and works closely with the entire RK Sales team. He travels to many states selling RK Uniforms' products and developing new customer relationships and marketing initiatives.

Email: sroyal@rkuniform.com


Christian Brandonisio

Christian Brandonisio
Vice-President of Menswear, GiCapri USA Division

As Vice-President of Menswear, Christian maintains key account relationships and works closely with our manufacturing team. He travels to many key accounts and runs seminars and made to measure trunk shows. He is instrumental in serving existing customers and developing new customer relationships and marketing initiatives.

Email: cbrandonisio@gicapriusa.com


Phylis Regan

Phylis Regan
Information Systems Manager

As Manager of the Management Information Systems department, Phylis is responsible for maintaining the operations of all computer hardware and networks as well as plan, schedule, and direct the maintenance of software systems for Astro Apparel, Inc. and its affiliates.

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Gene Baronski

Gene Baronski
ISO Manager, ASTRO Apparel

As ISO manager, Gene is responsible for the internal quality systems audits and product inspection. He oversees the overall quality management system documentation for the ISO9001:2008 quality management systems and ISO14001: 2004 Environment management systems.

Email: gbaronski@astroapparel.com


Pat Laskowski
Director of Human Resources, ASTRO Apparel

As Human Resources Director, Pat is responsible to direct and coordinate human resources activities such as employment, labor relations, employee services, employment contracts, recruitment, terminations, and compliance with employee benefit and workers compensation programs.

Email: plaskowski@astroapparel.com


Victor	Lieberman

Victor Lieberman
Vice President, Bensol Division

As Vice President of Sales for the Bensol Division, Victor is responsible for the development and implementation of the sales and marketing plan for the Bensol Division. He uses market information from sales force, customers, and personal knowledge of the market to develop, recommend and oversee the implementation of product, sales, and corporate strategies to attain these goals.

Email: vlieberman@thebensolgroup.com


Ellie McCauley

Ellie McCauley
Assistant to Chief Financial Officer

As the Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, Ellie is responsible for various accounting functions and special projects, processing payroll, and administering company insurance policies and the corporate 401k plan.

Email: emccauley@astroapparel.com


Bobbie Kromko

Bobbie Kromko
Divisional Controller

As the Divisional Controller, Bobbie is responsible for assisting management in analyzing and coordinating the preparation of accounting records and budgets. She is also responsible for compliance with company policies related to accounting and budget control and oversees and approves all expenditures to insure proper procedures are followed in purchasing and invoice processing including budget compliance. Bobbie also oversees the Accounting and Order Processing departments.

Email: bkromko@astroapparel.com


Barry Taroli

Barry Taroli
Shipping Supervisor, RK Uniforms, LLC

As Shipping Supervisor for the RK Uniforms Division, Barry is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of associates engaged in the record keeping and tracking of incoming and outgoing RK division receivings and insuring satisfactory fulfilment.

Email: btaroli@astroapparel.com


Jack Kennedy

Jack Kennedy
Shipping Supervisor, RK Uniforms/Concorde Divisions

As Shipping Supervisor for the RK Uniforms and Concorde Divisions, Jack is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of associates engaged in the record keeping and tracking of incoming and outgoing divisional receivings and insuring satisfactory fulfilment.

Email: jkennedy@astroapparel.com