Leadership

Virtuous.   Respectful.   Erudite.

It is the leadership and personal character that is woven into the fabric of our company’s culture that establishes the standard for which the products and services we offer are measured.  From the President to everyone serving in a managerial role, each exhibits a level of humility and self-respect that makes Pine an incredibly awesome place to work.

Joe Hines

President

Growing up in the business and learning from his father, Ted Hines, company founder, Joe is deeply invested in preserving the family-like atmosphere in all the Pine Companies. Joe earned his BS degree from Mercyhurst College focusing on Production and Supply Chain Management. He spent many years working for large and small manufacturers before returning to Pine in 2002. He resides in Grove City, PA with his wife and two sons.

Ralph DiLuigi

Director of Information Systems

Joining the Pine family in 1981, Ralph DiLuigi is one of the original developers of Pine’s proprietary ERP system, PICAM, that has effectively supported the company’s growth since the early 1980’s. DiLuigi left the company in 1994 to concentrate on his consulting company, returning in 2011. Today, Ralph oversees the IT Department assuring that the technical needs are met company-wide. A former Township Supervisor, he enjoys playing recreational volleyball and softball. Earning his BS in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh, Ralph was a two year letter earner on Pitt’s Track & Field Team. He and his wife reside in Zelienople, Pennsylvania.

Missy Davies

Human Resource Manager

Missy joined Pine Instrument Company in 2021 as support to the Accounting Department. Initially, her responsibilities included payroll and several accounting functions. It wasn’t long before she started helping with Human Resources which would eventually lead to her role as Human Resource Manager. Prior to Pine, Missy was the Accounts Receivable Manager at McClymonds Supply and Transit for 8 years and the Controller at the Huston Group for more than 25 years. When not at work she enjoys performing in the Leesburg Lighthouse Productions at Leesburg Presbyterian ECO Church and Team Leading GriefShare. She resides in Volant with her Tree Walker Coonhound, Lincoln. She has 2 grown children Tessa of New Castle, PA and Alex of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Amy Weller

Communications and Media Manager

Amy became part of the Pine family in 2015. She brings a healthy history of sales and marketing experience with manufacturers and non-profit organizations. A media strategist, Amy is responsible for developing a comprehensive marketing plan for the Pine companies. She earned a BS in Business Administration from Slippery Rock University and MBA from Gannon University. Having run a few half marathons, she enjoys a good challenge, exercise, and spending time with friends and family. Amy and her husband live in Mercer, Pennsylvania.