Industrial Finishes

How long have you worked with Industrial Finishes?

I became owner of Industrial Finishes in 1958 and have actively been involved in all operations of the company ever since.

What does your job position entail?

Working closely with our Executive team in developing new and innovative approaches to technology. I meet regularly with our supply partners ensuring we are providing top quality products to our customers.

What sets Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. apart from competitors?

We are a “core value” driven company. Our personal and corporate values are the same! We are committed to working with the utmost integrity. We strive to have clear, open communication with the goal of finding solutions to our customers' problems and assist them in being profitable.

Personal information about yourself you'd like to share?

My wife, Judy, and I have been married since 1955! We have been blessed with four daughters, thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandsons. The greatest thing to happen in my life was the day I gave control of my life to the Lord Jesus Christ.

How long have you worked with Industrial Finishes?

I have been been part of this team since 2002.

What does your job position entail?

My responsibility is to continue to position our team to support helping our customers meet their customers' needs. After making hundreds of in-person customer visits, I continue to learn a great deal about what's important to them.

What are the top things clients receive from your department or division?

Listening to our team of professionals and partnering with leading suppliers we continue to focus on delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations.

What sets Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. apart from competitors?

This valuable collaboration provides us the understanding required to make the right decisions that are beneficial to our customers, our employees and our ownership group.

Personal information about yourself you'd like to share?

My wife and I have been married for 16 years and are blessed with two children. Outside of work, I enjoy supporting my kids' activities, participating in Bible Study Fellowship for Men, playing golf and trapshooting.

How long have you worked with Industrial Finishes?

I have been with Industrial Finishes since 1990.

What does your job position entail?

Providing the leadership to grow our business by listening to our customers, vendors and employees, and providing our team of people with the tools and skills to successfully service our customers.

What are the top things clients receive from your department or division?

Our clients receive quality products, service and business solutions to changing business requirements within the industries we serve.

What sets Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. apart from competitors?

Knowledgeable, experienced people with a passion for the business and a willingness to go the extra mile to support our customers' business.

Personal information about yourself you'd like to share?

My background includes years of experience with sales and sales management with a degree in business from Bentley College and a master in business from the University of Portland. I enjoy snow skiing, scuba diving, golfing, involvement in ministries at our church, and family projects with my wife Monica and our three children Bradford, Peter and Marisa.

How long have you worked with Industrial Finishes?

I have been with the company since September 2007.

What does your job position entail?

My most important job is working with customers and vendors to insure the best in products and service and to develop and maintain relationships with both. I also look for new products and markets for growth opportunities and spend as much time as possible supporting our employees and helping them be successful.

What are the top things clients receive from your department or division?

Our customers receive the absolute best in service and technical expertise along with innovative ideas and ways to become more efficient and profitable.

What sets Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. apart from competitors?

We make a conscious effort to form “partnerships” and become more of an integral part of our customers' business. The level of service we offer is hard to find elsewhere and the involvement and support we supply, along with our vendor partners, is unique to this industry.

Personal information about yourself you'd like to share?

I am married with one teenage son, Brant, and enjoy time with family, especially vacations and weekend trips. I’m a graduate of Indiana University and enjoy sports far too much, especially baseball, and I also like working on home projects.

How long have you worked with Industrial Finishes?

I have been with Industrial Finishes since September 1976.

What does your job position entail?

I have the responsibility to work with all of our suppliers, our customers, and our employees, develop division policy for our business processes, and blend them with our corporate philosophy.

What are the top things clients receive from your department or division?

Quality products at competitive prices, excellent service committed to our customers' needs and innovative new products and ideas for continual improvement for our industry.

What sets Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. apart from competitors?

Our commitment to the industry. We are not just selling a product for profit; we are providing products to an industry that we are a part of.

Personal information about yourself you'd like to share?

I am married with two children and five grandchildren. I enjoy hunting, fishing and working on my property. I also enjoy physical fitness training and jogging. I was born and raised in the Northwest in a small logging community and have spent most of my life involved with the Timber industry.

How long have you worked with Industrial Finishes?

I have been with Industrial Finishes since 2004.

What does your job position entail?

I manage the industrial operations and branches for all activity from Texas to the Atlantic and some business in Canada.

What are the top things clients receive from your department or division?

VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), consignment of all inventory that we manage, continuous customer service by technical outside representatives and experienced inside sales support staff.

What sets Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. apart from competitors?

Our support and technical staff. We have over 200 years of experience on our staff.

Personal information about yourself you'd like to share?

My hobbies are golf, softball, basketball and fishing. I am still trying to keep up with the younger kids on the basketball court and softball field but it is getting tough. I have three children (two girls and one boy) that are very active in sports which keep my wife and I very busy every weekend, which we love. My passion for life is great and I appreciate any time spent with family and friends.

How long have you worked with Industrial Finishes?

I have been with Industrial Finishes since 1988.

What does your job position entail?

I supervise Accounting, Corporate Purchasing, Human Resources and I.T.

What are the top things clients receive from your department or division?

The top things clients, employees and vendors receive from my department are paychecks! The things we like... checks from customers!

What sets Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. apart from competitors?

Industrial Finishes' Accounting & Finance department strives for timely and accurate information as needed by vendors, customers and internal operations.

Personal information about yourself you'd like to share?

I graduated from University of Oregon in 1970 with a degree in Accounting. I became a CPA while working for Moss Adams CPA's. I was controller for Western Graphics from 1972-1978. I was also controller for McCracken Motor Freight from 1979-1988. I married my wife Laura in 1971 and have two married children, Jeff and Michelle with 4 grandchildren. I enjoy woodworking, gardening, traveling. tractors, old cars, basketball and family activities.