Gary has been with ESI since 1999. Prior to that he spent over 15 years affiliated with electronics manufacturers including Litton Corp., Appleton Electric Co., E.F. Johnson, Telex Corporation and Pemstar Inc. Initially focusing on manufacturing engineering and new product introduction, he later specialized in business management with an emphasis on business development and driving excellence in manufacturing operations. Gary’s experience also includes customer relationship management (CRM) and implementation/execution of manufacturing costs analysis systems.

Gary holds a Bachelor’s Degree from South Dakota State University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Business in St. Paul, MN. His hobbies include golfing, hunting and playing and coaching basketball. He and his wife, Terri, have two daughters and two sons.