Paul Riley is the President of Southeastern Felt & Supply Corp., a Charlotte-based industrial textiles company specializing in nonwoven wool felt and engineered felt components. With more than 15 years of leadership in manufacturing and business development, Paul has guided Southeastern Felt through a period of strategic transformation—expanding into new markets, modernizing sales operations, and forging innovative production partnerships.

Under his leadership, Southeastern Felt has built a framework for growth through expanded salesforce development and supply chain resiliency. Paul’s hands-on experience in balancing operational excellence with practical business strategy gives him a unique perspective on how small and mid-sized manufacturers can adapt to evolving challenges.

Passionate about innovation in legacy industries, Paul is committed to helping manufacturers discover new ways to remain competitive, resilient, and customer-focused in a rapidly changing landscape.