Our Team

Mahesh is an entrepreneur who has spent 40 years building successful businesses in the plastic recycling, and dry fruit. Born and raised in India, he moved to the U.S. in 1970 and started VISH GROUP's initial venture, a dry fruit export business. He opened his first plastic recycling plant in 1979. Known and respected for his sincerity and integrity, he continues to guide his sons and daughter in growing VISH GROUP's plastics recycling business

Graduated from Stem School of Business (NYU) in 1996, with a degree in Finance & International Business — Vishal entered the world of corporate finance and worked with Sandler O’Neil & Partners for two years as a financial analyst. Wanting to learn how to acquire and manage real estate, he then worked with a boutique real estate investment firm called BNS Real Estate in NYC, learning how to acquire distressed properties, add value, maximize rent, as well as manage them. He worked with BNS for over 5 years, Vishal then joined the family business and concentrated on enhancing the real estate business. Vishal is accountable for procurement and finance of the real estate portfolio and is supporting Vish Group's plastic business as well.

Shiv has developed an extensive resume that includes consulting, marketing and finance. He graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Economics and Psychology, and worked as a financial analyst for two years prior to joining VISH GROUP in 2005. Shiv’s responsibilities include sales, purchasing and plant management, and he has been instrumental in developing new business opportunities while continuously providing value and innovative solutions to clients.

After earning a Masters degree in Education from New York University in 2007, Tina briefly worked in the field before Mahesh and Vishal convinced her to help them grow VISH GROUP. Her significant organizational and project management expertise, combined with an analytical approach to problem solving, have resulted in exponential expansion during her tenure. Tina’s responsibilities include personnel management and financial control.

Melissa joined VISH GROUP in 2008. Her experience with international trade makes her a perfect fit for handling export documentation and shipping line control. With Melissa’s knowledge and attention to detail, our clients can rest assured that their invoicing and export documentation will meet international standards and compliance.

Barbara brings to VISH GROUP a background in recycling and insurance, coupled with exceptional organizational skills. Her responsibilities include logistics and customer service, and she prides herself on responding promptly to client issues and as well as meeting our goals for providing pickups within 48 hours of notice.

As VISH GROUP’s warehouse manager, Tim is in charge of what comes in and out of our plants from across the country. He is also the maternal uncle of Vishal, Tina and Shiv, further cementing VISH GROUP’s reputation as a family-run business.

Tony is an undisputed plastic recycling veteran. During his 40 years in the business, he has developed the depth of knowledge necessary to identify each type of plastic and determine how it can and should be processed.