Kirk DeRousse
Kirk DeRousse
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
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