The SWAP Team

Michael Paulson, President

Michael Paulson came up with the Business Model and Idea over 16 years ago to verify that one has washed their hands for your protection! Michael has worked diligently in creating the brand known as Soap with a Purpose. Due to Michael’s career in the construction industry he has had to eat from many mobile job site lunch wagons and observed the many cooks, servers not washing their hands, observed many restaurant cooks not washing their hands after using the restrooms and then they would go back and start cooking for the general public since the 1990’s Michael started paying more attention to this health problem.

Michael knew that this was a big health problem for the general public and his goal was set to figure out a way to verify that one has washed their hands first before cooking food, shaking ones hands, etc. Michael created Soap with a Purpose AKA SWAP to verify one had washed their hands for your protection and the product has evolved to also include reducing germs, bacteria up to 28 days, leaving hands softer and moist without a slippery feeling on ones hands, hands smelling great with custom fragrances.

SWAP has been under development for the past 10 years and is now perfected and ready for the market place to protect all. Michael sees Soap with a Purpose as a humanitarian way to protect all.  

Michael Recruited Mr. Weston Griffis an elite chemist and Mr. Marc Sanchez In House Counsel, FDA consultant for Soap with a Purpose’s mission. 

Bio

Michael Paulson is a Professional Builder • Consultant • Business Coach with over 20 years of success in the construction industry. Michael carries an exceptional strong entrepreneur’s spirit that fuels his fire for success. Michael’s comprehensive knowledge of construction fundamentals, consultative sales, business development, strategies, problem solving skills, proposal developmental and his presentations bring a strong leadership skill that propels him to build, train, coach, and motivate business’s team to attain optimal performance levels in positive team-oriented environments.

Professional History

  • Founder Soap with a Purpose, LLC, TX
  • Founder DFW Build & Remodel, TX 
  • Founder J&K Builders, TX  
  • Founder West Coast Builders, CA
  • Director of Operations - California Show Case, CA
  • Founder Paulson Building & Remodeling, CA
  • Founder Thick as a Brick Masonry, CA
  • Formal Licensed Building Contractor in CA
  • Government Approved Vendor
  • Approved Builder for Compass Bank
  • Approved Builder for Chase Bank
  • Construction Appeals Board Member, TX 
  • Chamber of Commerce, Lake Cities TX
  • Approved Contractor for the league of California home owners.
  • Certified In International Conference Building Officials
  • International Private Investigators Union Member
  • Texas Contract Salesperson
  • Remodeling Project live on the Internet for Dot Com Guy, Dallas, TX , 2000.
  • Featured in Remodeling Magazine, 2000 for Dot Com Guy project in Dallas, TX
  • Performed live home improvement talk show for the Johanna Fisher Show on KCBI-AM, Dallas, TX , 2000
  • Interviewed live on ( House talk host "Super Handy Man" Al Carroll) WBAP-820 AM, Dallas, TX, 2000
  • Featured in USA Today Money section due to his techniques in recruiting qualified workers for the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
  • Auditioned for a documentary with the (World of Wonder films) in order to document the life of a contractor.



Weston Griffis, VP

Has over 20 years experience as an elite chemist in the chemistry profession. Created star fluids as the CEO, 80 products in 10 product lines of commercial industrial fluids that were subsequently introduced fluids and other markets. Weston has formulated and development new product lines, produced a product that is approved by (FDA) to protect lettuce crops from insects, QS-9000 protocol, synthesis of polymers, block polymers and esters, formulated Dryden’s first environment lubricant, managed and improved 140 commercially successful products. He has also created a new HLB system to better track trending results on soluble hydraulic oils.

Great Southern Laboratory Houston Texas, Research and Development Chemist

  • Development of analytical methods by using multiple techniques for Raw Materials and Finished Products. Selects and implements new technologies and methodologies.
  • Development of a library for Near Infrared project and implements this technology for raw materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), in-process, blend uniformity identification test etc. Works closely with the management to develop protocol(s) and to ensure project(s) timeline is met.
  • Prepares SOPs, Protocols and Reports in accordance with site guidelines. Assists in training new hires, analytical method transfer, cross-over studies and technology transfer. Reviews findings, results of projects and resolves problems which could impact an entire business area.
  • Has basic understanding of technical concepts required for specified process and instrumental methods. Use that knowledge, creativity and company practices and priorities to obtain solutions to complex problems.
  • Leads assessment of key laboratory systems and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and subsequently leads changes required to realize improvements in key performance indicators.

Ashburn Chemical Technologies, Houston Texas Chief Chemist / Technology Director

    Chief Chemist / Technology Director

  • Effective communicator with creative problem solving, analytical and technical expertise used to assess client and product needs.
  • Management and control of all aspects of laboratory functions.
  • Manage existing staff of chemists and technicians.
  • Maintain ISO certification.
  • Visited customers at their sites to evaluate product applications and lubrication problems, and maintain dialogue with field sales representatives to define future product opportunities and requirements.

 

Professional History
  • Earned a Bachelor's degree using A-B course, in Analytical Chemistry completing all Math and Science courses, with a GPA of 3.8.
  • Affiliations, STLE Board of Directors.
  • Certified Firefighter State of Connecticut.
  • International MRT license for State of Connecticut.
  • Recognized for his Chemistry work with the prestige "Cambridge Who's Who honors.




 

Marc Sanchez

In-House Counsel and Consultant

Marc represents FDA-regulated companies in the food, dietary supplement, beverage, cosmetic, medical device and drug industries. He also teaches as part-time adjunct professor at Northeastern University on regulatory topics including US and international food law and regulation.

With a focus on international trade, he advises clients on the regulatory requirements and strategic corporate considerations that affect the importation, distribution and exportation of FDA regulated products. Marc is a frequent national speaker on FDA compliance issues affecting the food, dietary supplement, and medical device industries. He is also considered a leading voice in understanding the Food Safety Modernization Act, which has fundamentally changed food law in the U.S., with interviews and contributions in the Washington Post and Huffington Post.

Marc began his career with the legal division at Nike’s European Headquarters. There he headed up product recalls, pricing, and digital privacy in the EU, US, China, and Japan. Marc’s work developing Nike's, and its affiliated brands, global recall plan gained him company wide recognition.

After Nike, he began his own practice focusing on product recalls, regulatory compliance, government contracts and cross-border trade compliance.

Marc is the founder of Contract In-House Counsel and Consultants, LLC. His firm utilizes a cost effective model of adding a contact in-house attorney to small and mid-sized companies to provide expert counsel on a short and long-term basis. He currently serves clients across the US, EU, China, and Middle East.

Specialties: FDA/Food Drug & Cosmetic Act: food, dietary supp, & medical device;
Common Activities: 483 response & compliance w/21 CFRs (updating SOPs), Warning Letters, Letter of Guaranty/Assurance, Imports, Cross Border Agreements (supplier, licenses etc.), Medical Device Submissions (PMA, PDP, HDE, IDE/IRB, 510k), Interface w/FDA; International Submissions (ANVISA, COFEPRIS, CE).






A Few Companies using our Hand Soap below.

Doctor William Sawyer creator of Henry the Hand Foundation, allowed SWAP to endorse his web site after testing our hand soap.

  • 24 Hours Fitness, Lewisville, TX.
  • Registered Nurse Lewisville, TX hospital.
  • Tax accountant, CA.
  • Quiznos sandwich shop, Corinth
  • Ternary Bar & Restaurant, Lewisville, TX.
  • Air Traffic controller, Miami, FL.
  • Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort on the beach Fort Lauderdale, Concierge service.
  • Angelina Mexican Restaurant, Corinth, TX.
  • First Security Bank, Hickory Creek.
  • Don Camillo Italian Restaurant, Corinth, TX.
  • Great Clips, Corinth, TX.
  • Lake Cites Medical Center, Hickory
  • Las Vegas New York - New York Hotel, NY times bars, vendor services.