Meet The Team

Founder

With over 40 years of experience in industrial tool sales across multiple states in the Midwest and nationally, I take great pride in the relationships I have built with my customers and national distributors.

I am passionate about precision instruments, optical and vision systems, calibration, abrasives, tooling, and band saw products, and I have a strong track record as a top performer.

I have managed sales and distribution teams, and I enjoy supporting creative marketing initiatives to drive sales and establish a market presence through strategic planning and innovation.

Awards received:

Closer of the Year, Anderson Products, 1995

Award of Excellence in Distributor Support, T&A Industrial Distributors, 1987-1990

Village of Sussex, Wisconsin Trustee, 1996-2006

With over 30 plus years of experience in the industrial tools sales market, I pride myself in supporting my customers with excellent service and extensive product knowledge. The companies that I have proudly represented abrasives and tooling are T&A Industrial, Granger Industrial Supply, Doall Global Industrial Supply, Balzers Coatings, Sussex Tool & Supply and Micro Surface Corporation. Product lines I have enjoyed representing in precision tools are Starrett, Mitutoyo, and Insize Measuring Tools. Also, my Bandsaw experience was achieved by selling the following lines: Starrett, Lennox, Sterling Saw Blades, and Bipico Saw Blades. I am based out of Jackson, WI covering key Distribution in the Milwaukee and Chicago markets.

Two time winner of the presidents award for Grainger.

Serving southern Wisconsin & Illinois.

Bob brings more than 30 years of industry experience, having held leadership roles with respected companies including Bessey, WMH Tool Group, Wilton, and most recently serving for many years as Regional Manager with Simonds Saw.

His deep understanding of the Chicago marketplace, along with extensive experience working with distribution partners across Illinois and Wisconsin, makes him a tremendous asset to our team.

Bob has a proven ability to align manufacturers and distributors to drive measurable results. He is known for advocating for both his customers and his sales team while maintaining a strong understanding of corporate objectives — striking the right balance to create long-term success.

Because he truly understands what distributors need to grow and succeed, he brings instant credibility and trusted relationships to the field.

We are proud to welcome Bob to the Gallant Measuring Sales Team.

With over 20 years in the industrial tooling market, I began my career as a Tool and Die / Mold Maker. My journey has encompassed roles in industrial distribution as well as working directly with a cutting tool manufacturer. Throughout my career, I have built and maintained strong relationships leveraging my expertise to drive success and innovation in the industry.

I have 16 years' experience in the industrial tooling market. I was in applications sales at Machine Tool Supply and was an Application Engineer and Distribution Liaison at Valenite. As founder of KMI Industrial LLC in 2011, I have focused on building relationships with Industrial Distribution, Machine Tool Dealers, and End Users. In the same time work with Manufactures to better understand the territory and "bridge the gap" to build long term relationships.

Serving Minnesota, North & South Dakota.