ACE Laboratories promotes Mike McDonnell to sales director

Ravenna, OH – ACE Laboratories, an independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for rubber, silicone, and polymer testing and development, announced the promotion of Mike McDonnell to the position of Sales Director.

Mike joined ACE in January 2025 as Business Development Manager, bringing more than 20 years of experience across elastomers, plastics, and distribution. His background includes leadership roles in specialty polymers, custom mixing and laboratory services, with a reputation for building strong relationships and delivering results.

“Appointing a Sales Director at this stage of our journey is a significant step,” said Erick Sharp, Founder and CEO of ACE Laboratories. “Since joining us in January, Mike has shown a natural ability to connect with people and build trust, whether with customers, partners, or the team. He brings a great understanding of the industry, strong commercial instincts, and the kind of integrity we value at ACE.”

Mike’s promotion reflects ACE’s continued commitment to strategic growth. The company has steadily invested in facility expansion, equipment, and talent, positioning itself as one of the most responsive and reliable labs in the industry.

“It is great to be part of ACE,” said McDonnell, “and to work alongside an amazing team with some of the best and brightest minds in materials science, testing and development. We are growing at such a fast rate and constantly adding new capabilities, which makes this an exciting time for me to step into the role of Sales Director.

Our focus on quick turnaround and building strong relationships fits perfectly with how I have always approached sales, and I’m looking forward to helping the company reach new heights and strengthen its position as a premier test lab.”