Kirk DeRousse

Machine Tool Builder
Machine Tool Distributor

Kirk DeRousse

Machine Tool Builder
Machine Tool Distributor

Two quotes that inspired me to pursue a career in the Machine Tool Industry:
“Real wealth and improvements in life can only be created through the production of new and innovated products. ”
“Everything we use in our lives is only a step or two away from a machine tool.

I began my career in the machine tool industry as a Service Technician servicing and installing lathes, mills, drill presses, optical comparators and grinders. After a few years I had the opportunity to move into sales and later management for REM Sales, Boston Digital and The Haas Factory Outlet. These companies provided advanced technologies and new manufacturing techniques to industries including surgical devices, aerospace, aircraft engines, motor cycles, firearms and a host of other manufacturing segments. Our engineers helped pioneer new manufacturing processes that significantly improved the quality and productivity of the components being manufactured in these industries. It was always my commitment and ambition to provide the highest quality products, support and after sales service to every customer.

Career Timeline

2014 - 2016 Haas Factory Outlet Executive VP
2000 - 2014 Haas Factory Outlet President Haas Factory Outlet.
1993 - 1999 Rem Sales Inc. Executive VP and COO
1991 - 1993 Boston Digital Corp. Director of Distributor Sales
1989 - 1991 Boston Digital Corp. Regional Sales Manager
1984 - 1988 REM Sales Inc. Regional Sales Manager
1980 - 1983 Clausing Machine Tools Regional Sales Manager
1976 - 1979 Clausing Machine Tools Service Technician

Career Timeline

2014 - 2016
Haas Factory Outlet
Executive VP

2000 - 2014
Haas Factory Outlet
President Haas Factory Outlet.

1993 - 1999
Rem Sales Inc.
Executive VP and COO

1991 - 1993
Boston Digital Corp.
Director of Distributor Sales

1989 - 1991
Boston Digital Corp.
Regional Sales Manager

1984 - 1988
REM Sales Inc.
Regional Sales Manager

1980 - 1983
Clausing Machine Tools
Regional Sales Manager

1976 - 1979
Clausing Machine Tools
Service Technician

Education

High School degree, attended 5 years at Kent State University

Informal Training:  Numerous Sales and Management courses, accounting courses, factory product training, behavioral training

Awards

Numerous Sales Awards, Distributor of the Year Haas Factory Outlet, Largest World Wide Machine Tool Sales, Tsugami Corporation, 1993 – 1999

Sponsor(s)

Lee Morris

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