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Through a renowned speaker series and networking opportunities, the Economic Roundtable strives to engage, enlighten, and enrich the Ohio Valley community.
What's Coming Up?
The Economic Roundtable is pleased to welcome
Joseph Chlapaty, Chief Executive Officer (retired), Advanced Drainage Systems
Talk: ADS, A Classic Story of American Opportunity
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon) at the Parkersburg Country Club, Vienna, WV.
The cost to attend this meeting is $25.00, and registration includes your lunch. To attend the luncheon meeting, please register using the link below or nearby QR code.
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Joseph A. Chlapaty is an accomplished business executive, entrepreneur, and civic leader with over five decades of experience in corporate leadership and community service. During his distinguished career spanning 37 years at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS), he served as Chief Financial Officer, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board, transforming the company from a $55 million business into the world's largest producer of thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related products, with sales revenue reaching approximately $1.5 billion.
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Under his leadership, ADS expanded to encompass 60 manufacturing plants and 19 customer service centers worldwide, employing approximately 4,000 people. One of his crowning achievements was successfully leading the company's initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014.
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Mr. Chlapaty is a proud veteran, having served in the US Army Reserve from 1968 to 1974. He holds a B.S.B.A. (Cum Laude) from the University of Dubuque, where he was a recipient of both the Wall Street Journal Award and Student Athletic Award, and an M.B.A. from DePaul University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and has been honored with honorary doctorate degrees from both the University of Dubuque and Marietta College.
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As a dedicated community leader, Mr. Chlapaty has been on the front lines of economic development and education advancement in Ohio. He serves on the Board of Directors for Nationwide Children's Hospital and KIPP Journey Academy, a charter school for disadvantaged inner-city children. His commitment to education is further demonstrated through his role as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees at the University of Dubuque and his service on the Board of Trustees at Marietta College.
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Currently, Mr. Chlapaty leads Chlapaty Investments LLC, where he continues to apply his extensive business acumen and strategic vision. A longtime resident of Dublin, Ohio, he remains actively engaged in supporting and strengthening the local community through various civic and philanthropic initiatives.
